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National Plant Genome Initiative

Plant genomics research in the United States continues to advance plant biology, addressing fundamental biological questions using the tools, resources, and concepts of genomics.  Work supported through the National Plant Genome Initiative (NPGI) leverages scientific expertise and resources from multiple federal agencies, including the USDA, National Science Foundation, Department of Energy, U.S. Agency for International Development, and the National Institutes of Health. This work will expand our fundamental knowledge about the genetic makeup of plants, facilitate applications of plant biology to improve the environment, meet our growing food and energy needs, advance clean industrial processes, and contribute to overall economic growth. CSREES is one of the agencies participating in the NPGI since 1998 and continues to support plant genome research through the National Research Initiative competitive grants program based on the NPGI five-year plan as appropriate to the agency’s mission. The April 25, 2008 issue of the journal Science highlights major impacts, issues, and grand challenges facing the future directions of plant genomics.

 

 

 

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Last Updated: 07/16/2008