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.
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.
Renowned Plant Geneticist, Jeff Bennetzen, Visits IPG
Feb 15, 2010
Jeff L. Bennetzen, acclaimed plant geneticist, visited with faculty and students in the Interdisciplinary Plant Group. While on campus, Bennetzen gave a seminar, titled “Transposon Driven and Derived Genome Evolution in the Grasses," in which he that focused on the role of transposable elements in the shaping of the evolution of the maize genome.
Feb 15, 2010
Jeff L. Bennetzen, acclaimed plant geneticist, visited with faculty and students in the Interdisciplinary Plant Group. While on campus, Bennetzen gave a seminar, titled “Transposon Driven and Derived Genome Evolution in the Grasses," in which he that focused on the role of transposable elements in the shaping of the evolution of the maize genome.
A Big Advance for the Little Soybean
Feb 15, 2010
Three IPG labs -- Henry Nguyen, Gary Stacey, and Jay Thelen-- were part of a consortium to map the genetic code of the soybean, and advance that could produce healthier and more food. The advance was announced in the January 14th issue of Nature.
Feb 15, 2010
Three IPG labs -- Henry Nguyen, Gary Stacey, and Jay Thelen-- were part of a consortium to map the genetic code of the soybean, and advance that could produce healthier and more food. The advance was announced in the January 14th issue of Nature.
Priyamvada Voothuluru Appointed to American Society of Plant Biologists Membership Committee
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.
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.
MU Researchers Determine Effective Peptide Combinations That Help Plants Defend Against Infection
Researchers at MU have identified peptides that when produced in plants protect the roots of agricultural crops such as tomatoes, melons, peppers and squash against invasion by Phytophthora capsici, a dangerous pathogenic microorganism.
Researchers at MU have identified peptides that when produced in plants protect the roots of agricultural crops such as tomatoes, melons, peppers and squash against invasion by Phytophthora capsici, a dangerous pathogenic microorganism.
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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