The National Science Foundation awarded an $848,771 project grant to Michigan State University under the Biological Sciences federal grant program (CFDA 47.074) for the period of March 1, 2021 through February 28, 2025. The grant funds collaborative research to improve plant productivity and carbon exchange models by resolving mechanisms of excess carbon release in photorespiration. The Biological Sciences program supports basic research to increase scientific knowledge and understanding of major problems facing the nation in this field. The award to Michigan State University will further these goals through research into improving plant productivity and carbon cycling models.
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