This National Science Foundation (NSF) Project Grant under the Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) will fund research at Dartmouth College to investigate how plants integrate signals related to iron availability and light conditions. The $809,225 award made on March 1, 2024 will support experiments to understand the role of the URI protein in regulating iron uptake and utilization by plants. The research aims to improve understanding of how plants coordinate their responses to iron deficiency, which is a major limitation on plant growth and agricultural productivity. As part of the project, Dartmouth will partner with the New Hampshire Academy of Science to provide research experiences for students in grades 6-12, with the goal of inspiring the next generation of scientists. The project will also involve training undergraduate and graduate students at Dartmouth in the biological research. No sub-awards are planned under this NSF grant.
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