The National Science Foundation awarded a $303,166 Project Grant to Michigan State University under the Biological Sciences federal grant program (CFDA 47.074) to support research from January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2026. The grant will fund an interdisciplinary team to study the migratory and adaptive potential of the partridge pea plant (Chamaecrista fasciculata) under climate change. The researchers will evaluate genetic differences and gene flow among plant populations to identify models that best forecast evolutionary responses to new climate conditions. In collaboration with conservation organizations, the team will apply the research findings to develop tools for practitioners to predict extinction risks under climate change for at-risk grassland species in the Southeastern U.S. The award aims to improve biodiversity conservation efforts by advancing understanding of how species may evolve or migrate in response to climate change.
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