This $1,337,663 Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation (NSF) Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) supports research at Duke University focused on elucidating the molecular mechanisms of the DELLA proteins, which are master growth regulators in plants. The research aims to investigate how DELLA proteins globally control gene expression and how their activity is dynamically regulated, with the goal of developing more effective strategies to manipulate plant growth and stress responses for agricultural improvements. The project will involve a multidisciplinary team including a postdoctoral fellow, graduate student, and undergraduate students, and is expected to run from July 2024 through June 2028. The award reflects NSF's mission to advance scientific knowledge and address critical challenges in the life sciences.
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