This $426,473 Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation (NSF) Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) supports research at Elizabeth City State University (ECSU) to develop new strategies for improving transformation and regeneration of maize and other recalcitrant plant species. The project aims to provide a thorough understanding of the molecular mechanisms underlying successful plant regeneration from differentiated tissues by studying maize lines expressing genes that promote regeneration, known as "morphogenic factors". This knowledge will enable the development of more efficient transformation methods, which are critical for widespread applications of genome editing technologies in established and emerging crop species. The research outcomes will also be integrated into course-based undergraduate research experiences and hands-on transformation workshops. The project period is from January 1, 2025 to December 31, 2027.
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