This Project Grant award for $1,115,181 was provided by the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Biological Sciences program (CFDA 47.074) to The Washington University in University City, Missouri. The project, titled "Linking Biomolecular Condensates with Nutrient Signaling and Epigenome Dynamics in Arabidopsis", aims to investigate how plants use microscale cellular compartments called biomolecular condensates to sense their environment and adapt their epigenomes for improved fitness, resilience, and productivity under stress. The 3-year project, running from July 1, 2025 to June 30, 2028, will study the mechanisms by which nutrient signals and the TOR signaling pathway regulate the assembly and function of these condensates, and their roles in regulating epigenetic changes and plant developmental transitions. The findings could lead to new ways to engineer biomolecular condensates to enhance crop yield and renewable energy production, as well as support broader public outreach and student training efforts.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $1.1m | 7/1/25 |