The Interdisciplinary Plant Group is a community of MU faculty, students, and professionals who are pursuing novel, creative, and transformative ideas in the field of plant biology from a range of scientific disciplines. Established in 1981, the IPG provides a supportive, open, and flexible research environment that transcends traditional departmental boundaries, facilitates the sharing of ideas and resources, and creates opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations. The IPG is comprised of 51 faculty-led research teams, representing the divisions of Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, and Plant Sciences and the departments of Forestry and Computer Science.
Metabolic enzyme involved in seedling establishment provides clues about photosynthetic transition
Apr 9, 2010
In a new study published in The Plant Cell,researchers at the University of Missouri provide significant new
information about the metabolic changes that occur during the transition from seed to seedling.
Apr 9, 2010
In a new study published in The Plant Cell,researchers at the University of Missouri provide significant new
information about the metabolic changes that occur during the transition from seed to seedling.
Gary Stacey elected Fellow of American Academy of Microbiology
Apr 9, 2010
The American Academy of Microbiology (AAM) has awarded the distinction of Fellow to University of Missouri Plant Sciences Professor Gary Stacey, a leader in the field of soybean genomics and plant-microbe interactions.
Apr 9, 2010
The American Academy of Microbiology (AAM) has awarded the distinction of Fellow to University of Missouri Plant Sciences Professor Gary Stacey, a leader in the field of soybean genomics and plant-microbe interactions.
Priyamvada Voothuluru Appointed to American Society of Plant Biologists Membership Committee
Mar 9, 2010
IPG graduate student Priyamvada Voothuluru was recently appointed to the American Society of Plant Biologist (ASPB) Membership Committee. As the sole graduate student on the six-member committee, Voothuluru said her role is to be a "voice" for all students.
Mar 9, 2010
IPG graduate student Priyamvada Voothuluru was recently appointed to the American Society of Plant Biologist (ASPB) Membership Committee. As the sole graduate student on the six-member committee, Voothuluru said her role is to be a "voice" for all students.
Metabolic enzyme involved in seedling establishment provides clues about photosynthetic transition
In a new study published in The Plant Cell,researchers at the University of Missouri provide significant new information about the metabolic changes that occur during the transition from seed to seedling.
In a new study published in The Plant Cell,researchers at the University of Missouri provide significant new information about the metabolic changes that occur during the transition from seed to seedling.
New Research on Monocot Evolution
IPG member J. Chris Pires is part of a consortium of investigators at seven North American institutions to be awarded a $2.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation to document the evolution of the most economically important group of plants on earth -- the monocots.
IPG member J. Chris Pires is part of a consortium of investigators at seven North American institutions to be awarded a $2.9 million grant from the National Science Foundation to document the evolution of the most economically important group of plants on earth -- the monocots.
Constructing Artificial Chromosomes for Corn
James Birchler and his lab are developing artificial chromosomes for corn that one day could be used to produce other products including some of medical value.
James Birchler and his lab are developing artificial chromosomes for corn that one day could be used to produce other products including some of medical value.
Understanding How Plants Bend Toward Blue Light
Plants need light and water to grow. These necessities, however, are not always readily accessible. While plants may not be able to move to a better location, they do have the ability to orient their leaves, stems, and roots to optimize their access to light and water. IPG member Mannie Liscum and his lab are using various genetic approaches to understand how plants bend toward blue light.
Plants need light and water to grow. These necessities, however, are not always readily accessible. While plants may not be able to move to a better location, they do have the ability to orient their leaves, stems, and roots to optimize their access to light and water. IPG member Mannie Liscum and his lab are using various genetic approaches to understand how plants bend toward blue light.
Interdisciplinary Plant Group, University of Missouri, 371 Bond Life Sciences Center, Columbia, MO 65211
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Phone: (573) 884-4144 * Fax: (573) 884-7676 * E-mail: plantgroup@missouri.edu
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