This National Science Foundation (NSF) Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) Project Grant award of $249,000 provides funding for a postdoctoral research fellowship to Dr. Andrew Willoughby at Duke University. The research aims to develop the Streptocarpus plant as a model system for studying meristem formation and plant regeneration, which are critical processes for plant biotechnology and climate change resilience applications. The work, supervised by Drs. Lucia Strader and John Willis, will leverage Streptocarpus' unique biology to uncover the genetic basis of its regenerative capabilities and develop new genomic resources. The research program also includes local and national outreach activities through the Gesneriad Society to engage the public on the benefits of this work. This award reflects NSF's mission to advance scientific knowledge and address critical challenges in the life sciences.
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