The University of Hawaii at Manoa received a $506,795 project grant from the National Science Foundation's Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) to conduct collaborative research on the evolutionary and functional genomics of Bidens, a genus of flowering plants found in Hawaii. The research aims to determine the genetic basis of phenotypic trait diversification in this rapidly evolving plant group, providing insights into the processes driving the evolution of new species. The project will generate new genome assemblies, experimentally identify genetic and developmental changes responsible for the evolution of various plant traits, and provide interdisciplinary training opportunities for undergraduates, graduate students, and postdoctoral researchers, including those from underrepresented groups. This award reflects the NSF's mission to support fundamental research that advances scientific knowledge and strengthens the nation's scientific workforce. The project will run from January 1, 2025, to December 31, 2027.
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