Resilient Roots Institute
Harnessing the power of plants
for a more climate-secure world
About Us
The Resilient Roots Institute conducts cutting-edge plant biology research and conservation activism to capture traditional knowledge of plant diversity, and enhance crop resilience, nutrition, and yields in the face of climate change.
The Challenge
17-24%
Projected drop in yields of staple crops like wheat and maize by the year 2030, imperiling food security for billions.
3
Number of plant species (rice, maize, wheat) currently supplying 60% of the world's food, leaving us vulnerable to shortages.
375
Number of plant species lost to humanity over the last century.
What We Do
Plant Biodiversity Conservation
Knowledge Capture
Training & Education