The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $1,100,000 Project Grant to the University of California, Davis (UC Davis) under the Biological Sciences (CFDA 47.074) program. The grant will fund research to study the genetics and chemistry of glucosinolate compounds, which contribute to the flavor and health benefits of plants like broccoli, capers, and wasabi. The project aims to identify key genes responsible for the production of diverse glucosinolate chemicals across the Brassicales plant family. The research will provide models to predict how genetic diversity and gene function drive specialized metabolite synthesis, with potential applications in engineering plants to produce novel beneficial compounds. The five-year project, running from February 2025 to January 2030, will also engage undergraduate students in the research and training activities.
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