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The Foundation collaborates
with the Society on a number of mutually beneficial projects and compliments
the work of the Society by raising funds and developing programs to
bring the latest information on plant biology to the general public.
Together, ASPB and its Foundation are the leading source for information
and expertise in plant biology education and research.
Building on the
expertise of ASPB's members who are the most sought-out experts in the
field of plant biology, the Foundation reaches it goals through programs
that:
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promote
a broad understanding of the importance of plant science in providing
an ongoing supply of affordable, high quality food, fiber, and renewable
resources;
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provide
education on the importance of plants to agriculture, medicine, environment
and environmental cleanup, cosmetics, clothing, building and more;
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make
available accurate information on the latest developments in GMO crops
and biotechnology;
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improve
the range of knowledge of school children by increasing the focus
on plant science in K-12 curriculum by developing curriculum materials,
teacher development and hands-on learning materials;
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encourage
young scientists to pursue careers in the growing field of plant biology;
and
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increase
plant science activities in science museums and discovery centers
by developing programs, exhibits, background information, and links
to scientists.
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