This $1,545,144 National Science Foundation Project Grant supports research at Michigan State University to understand the genetic, developmental, morphological, and physiological mechanisms of local adaptation of the coastal ecotype of Mimulus guttatus to oceanic salt spray. The three-year award, issued on June 1, 2022 under the Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074), will fund research divided into three aims. The first aim examines avoidance of salt spray through compact growth and late flowering. The second evaluates resistance through morphological divergence reducing salt spray entry. The third analyzes tolerance by studying sodium transport mechanisms. Results will expand knowledge of plant evolution and resilience in stressful environments with potential crop applications. Educational materials including a comic book and podcasts will disseminate findings to hundreds of low-income minority students. Overall, the award advances the program's goal of increasing biological science knowledge and understanding major problems through basic research.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $772.6k | 6/2/22 |