Project Grant 2312181

Award Date 10/1/23
Completion Date 9/30/27
Dollars Obligated $3M
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
East Lansing, MI 48824, USA
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  • Expanding the PMN database from 126 to over 1,000 plant species by leveraging bioinformatics tools to rapidly create new PMN databases. This will provide researchers greater access to metabolic data to accelerate plant science research.
  • Establishing an enzyme consortium to experimentally determine and integrate biochemical data on enzyme function, focusing on terpene synthases, cytochrome P450s, and aminoacyltransferases. This data will be used to enhance computational prediction of plant metabolism within the PMN.
  • Developing educational resources on plant genetics, biochemistry, and metabolism, including video tutorials and lesson plans, as well as a pilot course-based undergraduate research experience.
  • Engaging middle and high school students, particularly from underrepresented groups, to inspire them to pursue STEM education.

The award also includes sub-awards to the University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of California, Davis to support specific research and educational activities under the project.

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