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CSREES and several federal agencies seek stakeholder input for the interagency National Plant Genome Initiative.
CSREES and the National Plant Genome Initiative advance plant biology through plant genomics research.
The National Research Council recommends continuation of National Plant Genome Initiative research activities.
CSREES National Research Initiative awards more than $4.7 million in plant genome grants for tomato and potato specialty crops.
CSREES and Forest Service program leaders meet with project directors on the Conifer Coordinated Agricultural Project.
CSREES, National Science Foundation, and the University of Illinois sponsor maize genetics planning meeting.
Agriculture and Energy Departments fund $8.3 million for biofuels genomics research.
CSREES NRI Plant Genome and Plant Biology Programs jointly fund a National Academy study to review the achievements of the National Plant Genome Initiative.
CSREES NRI Plant Genome Program funds upcoming workshop on specialty crops genomics, genetics, and breeding.
A new CSREES report summarizes the accomplishments of the agency's NRI Rosaceae Plant Genome program.
A CSREES stakeholders' workshop on plant and pest biology elicited research, education, and extension priorities from scientific and commodity groups.
CSREES NRI plant genome program awards $5 million for barley applied genome research, education, and extension.
A multistate coordinating committee provides more visibility to the national investment in plant breeding.
The National Plant Germplasm System protects and studies unique germplasm treasures for the future.
Plant genetics uses inherited differences as clues to study plant metabolic pathways or processes.
Plant breeding consists of analytical frameworks that allow researchers to create and select plants that are consistently outstanding in desired traits.
Plant genomics uses mapping, sequencing, and analysis of the complete genetic makeup of plants--their genomes--to determine the function of genes.
The Current Research Information System database details CSREES-funded plant breeding, genetics, genomics, and genetic resources research projects.
CSREES NRI Plant Genome program awards a $5 million applied wheat genomics Coordinated Agricultural Project to enhance economic opportunities for producers.
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Last Updated: September 19, 2008
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