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.
I have an AP for that! The role of aminopeptidase M1 in root meristem maintenance
Feb 15, 2010
Dr. Wendy Peer
Feb 15, 2010
Dr. Wendy Peer
Henry Nguyen Elected AAAS Fellow
Jan 4, 2010
Henry Nguyen, endowed professor of plant sciences at the University of Missouri, has been awarded the distinction of Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for his distinguished research contributions to plant genetics and genomics, and for national and international recognition of his research leadership in abiotic stress research especially drought tolerance.
Jan 4, 2010
Henry Nguyen, endowed professor of plant sciences at the University of Missouri, has been awarded the distinction of Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) for his distinguished research contributions to plant genetics and genomics, and for national and international recognition of his research leadership in abiotic stress research especially drought tolerance.
Drought experts present at InterDrought III
Oct 20, 2009
Drs. Robert Sharp, Henry Nguyen, and Mel Oliver presented invited talks at InterDrought III, the Third International Conference on Integrated Approaches to Improve Crop Production under Drought-Prone Conditions, held in Shanghai, China, from October 11-16, 2009.
Oct 20, 2009
Drs. Robert Sharp, Henry Nguyen, and Mel Oliver presented invited talks at InterDrought III, the Third International Conference on Integrated Approaches to Improve Crop Production under Drought-Prone Conditions, held in Shanghai, China, from October 11-16, 2009.
Gary Stacey appointed to head DOE committee
Oct 20, 2009
Gary Stacey was appointed chair of the Department of Energy's Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee (BERAC)
Oct 20, 2009
Gary Stacey was appointed chair of the Department of Energy's Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee (BERAC)
Gary Stacey appointed to head DOE committee
Gary Stacey was appointed chair of the Department of Energy's Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee (BERAC)
Gary Stacey was appointed chair of the Department of Energy's Biological and Environmental Research Advisory Committee (BERAC)
Signals for Survival
If plants had brains, they'd be single-minded, indeed. Their mantra would be "survive and reproduce." But plants don't use, or express, many of their genes until absolutely necessary, such as when they are under stress. The ability of genes to hibernate saves precious energy, says IPG member Shuqun Zhang, associate professor of biochemistry. Zhang has recently earned high praise in the scientific community for his studies of the complex internal signals plants send when they are subject to stress, including extreme heat or cold, viruses or ultraviolet light.
If plants had brains, they'd be single-minded, indeed. Their mantra would be "survive and reproduce." But plants don't use, or express, many of their genes until absolutely necessary, such as when they are under stress. The ability of genes to hibernate saves precious energy, says IPG member Shuqun Zhang, associate professor of biochemistry. Zhang has recently earned high praise in the scientific community for his studies of the complex internal signals plants send when they are subject to stress, including extreme heat or cold, viruses or ultraviolet light.
MU Researchers Make Discovery in Molecular Mechanics of Phototropism
Mannie Liscum and doctoral student Ullas Pedmale have made a discovery in the molecular mechanics of phototropism, which could one day lead to crop improvement.
Mannie Liscum and doctoral student Ullas Pedmale have made a discovery in the molecular mechanics of phototropism, which could one day lead to crop improvement.
Roots’ Response to Light May Determine a Plant’s Drought Tolerance
Drought is an ongoing concern for farmers. According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, a reduction of one bushel per acre of soybean due to drought reduces Missouri net farm income by approximately $25 million, while a similar reduction in corn yields results in a $5 million decrease. A recent connection made between plant response to light and drought tolerance could help MU scientists develop drought-resistant crops.
Drought is an ongoing concern for farmers. According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, a reduction of one bushel per acre of soybean due to drought reduces Missouri net farm income by approximately $25 million, while a similar reduction in corn yields results in a $5 million decrease. A recent connection made between plant response to light and drought tolerance could help MU scientists develop drought-resistant crops.
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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