With support from government, academia, and industry, we aim to transform agricultural resilience on a global scale, contributing to a stable food supply, environmental health, and societal well-being.
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Breaking News
New C-SPIRIT Publication from the Canada Team!
July 8th, 2026
Congratulations to C-SPIRIT members Sean Robertson, Chi Dang, Asher Pasha, Nicholas Provart, and Olivia Wilkins, along with their collaborators, on the publication of their new article “Drought and salinity stress remodel Asian rice (Oryza sativa) leaf development through cell-type-specific regulatory programs” in New Phytologist! Their study uses single-nucleus RNA sequencing to explore how drought and salinity stress reshape rice leaf development across cell types, developmental stages, and stress severities, offering new insight into the cellular programs that support crop resilience. Click here to read the full article!
Our 2026 C-SPIRIT All-Hands Meeting was a Huge Success!
JuLy 6th, 2026
Last week, the C-SPIRIT team gathered in-person at RIKEN Yokohama, Japan to collaborate, connect, and advance our shared work. Over two days, members came together for focused pipeline working group time, an engaging poster session, and opportunities to build connections across institutions, countries, and research areas. Participants were able to continue their conversations beyond the meeting rooms with dinner aboard the Yakatabune Suzuyoshi Riverboat! We are so grateful to our hosts, organizers, and attendees for making this year’s All-Hand Meeting such a productive and meaningful gathering. Click here to see more pictures!
Who We Are
Our mission is to discover bioactive compounds that enhance plant and soil health while engaging industry partners and stakeholders to co-develop technology, promote sustainability, and build public trust. Through international collaboration, C-SPIRIT will train future leaders in the bioeconomy and green agriculture sectors, creating resilient systems that support the world’s food supply.
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