Plants, People, Purpose Improve the Human Condition Through Plant Science Since 1998, the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center has brought together the best and brightest plant scientists from around the world to answer humanity’s most profound challenges. Today the Danforth Center is the largest organization of its kind, an independent 501(c)3 nonprofit founded to improve the human condition through plant science.
Local Pride, Global Impact Our Vision -- We seek to feed the hungry and improve human health, while preserving and renewing our environment. Through our endeavors, we will enhance the St. Louis region as a world center for plant science. ![](/Shared/images/danforthcenter.org-1a.jpg) |