Agricultural Biotechnology, Plant Genetics, and Plant Breeding

 Explains the role of USDA in assuring that biotechnology plants and products derived from these plants are safe to be grown and used in the United States.

 Provides access to a genome database which includes genetic map, DNA sequence, germplasm and other related information for a large number of forest tree species.

Examines information about the genetics of Arabidopsis thaliana, a widely used model plant, including a searchable relational database of genes, proteins, genetic markers, germplasm, microarrays, lab protocols, news, etc.

Provides access to a relational database of phylogenetic information, stores phylogenetic trees and the data matrices, and includes bibliographic information on phylogenetic studies.

Combines the development, testing, and regulatory review of genetically modified plants, animals, and microorganisms within the U.S. and abroad.

Advances science and health by providing access to biomedical and genomic information.

Highlights plant genetics initiatives, projects, and funding programs of NIFA.

Issues certificates and administers resources for application requirements, services and fees, forms, and public access databases related to the Plant Variety Protection Act (PVPA).

Summarizes the extent of adoption (2000-2013) of genetically engineered herbicide tolerant soybeans and cotton and insect-resistant cotton and corn by State.

Supplies information on traits, phenotypes, genotypes and other related data for maize.