The Interdisciplinary Plant Group is a community of MU faculty, students, and professionals who are pursuing novel, creative, and transformative ideas in the field of plant biology from a range of scientific disciplines. Established in 1981, the IPG provides a supportive, open, and flexible research environment that transcends traditional departmental boundaries, facilitates the sharing of ideas and resources, and creates opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations. The IPG is comprised of 51 faculty-led research teams, representing the divisions of Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, and Plant Sciences and the departments of Forestry and Computer Science.
Priyamvada Voothuluru Appointed to American Society of Plant Biologists Membership Committee
Mar 9, 2010
IPG graduate student Priyamvada Voothuluru was recently appointed to the
American Society of Plant Biologist (ASPB) Membership Committee. As the sole graduate student on the six-member committee, Voothuluru said her role is to be a "voice" for all students.
Mar 9, 2010
IPG graduate student Priyamvada Voothuluru was recently appointed to the
American Society of Plant Biologist (ASPB) Membership Committee. As the sole graduate student on the six-member committee, Voothuluru said her role is to be a "voice" for all students.
IPG 2009 Annual Report Available Online
Mar 8, 2010
The Interdisciplinary Plant Group’s most recent annual report is now available online. The annual report details the IPG’s recent activities and contains a summary of the activities of our memberships’ publications, awards, grants, and other accomplishments in 2009.
Mar 8, 2010
The Interdisciplinary Plant Group’s most recent annual report is now available online. The annual report details the IPG’s recent activities and contains a summary of the activities of our memberships’ publications, awards, grants, and other accomplishments in 2009.
Renowned Plant Geneticist, Jeff Bennetzen, Visits IPG
Feb 15, 2010
Jeff L. Bennetzen, acclaimed plant geneticist, visited with faculty and students in the Interdisciplinary Plant Group. While on campus, Bennetzen gave a seminar, titled “Transposon Driven and Derived Genome Evolution in the Grasses," in which he that focused on the role of transposable elements in the shaping of the evolution of the maize genome.
Feb 15, 2010
Jeff L. Bennetzen, acclaimed plant geneticist, visited with faculty and students in the Interdisciplinary Plant Group. While on campus, Bennetzen gave a seminar, titled “Transposon Driven and Derived Genome Evolution in the Grasses," in which he that focused on the role of transposable elements in the shaping of the evolution of the maize genome.
Priyamvada Voothuluru Appointed to American Society of Plant Biologists Membership Committee
IPG graduate student Priyamvada Voothuluru was recently appointed to the American Society of Plant Biologist (ASPB) Membership Committee. As the sole graduate student on the six-member committee, Voothuluru said her role is to be a "voice" for all students.
IPG graduate student Priyamvada Voothuluru was recently appointed to the American Society of Plant Biologist (ASPB) Membership Committee. As the sole graduate student on the six-member committee, Voothuluru said her role is to be a "voice" for all students.
MU Researchers Make Discovery in Molecular Mechanics of Phototropism
Mannie Liscum and doctoral student Ullas Pedmale have made a discovery in the molecular mechanics of phototropism, which could one day lead to crop improvement.
Mannie Liscum and doctoral student Ullas Pedmale have made a discovery in the molecular mechanics of phototropism, which could one day lead to crop improvement.
Signals for Survival
If plants had brains, they'd be single-minded, indeed. Their mantra would be "survive and reproduce." But plants don't use, or express, many of their genes until absolutely necessary, such as when they are under stress. The ability of genes to hibernate saves precious energy, says IPG member Shuqun Zhang, associate professor of biochemistry. Zhang has recently earned high praise in the scientific community for his studies of the complex internal signals plants send when they are subject to stress, including extreme heat or cold, viruses or ultraviolet light.
If plants had brains, they'd be single-minded, indeed. Their mantra would be "survive and reproduce." But plants don't use, or express, many of their genes until absolutely necessary, such as when they are under stress. The ability of genes to hibernate saves precious energy, says IPG member Shuqun Zhang, associate professor of biochemistry. Zhang has recently earned high praise in the scientific community for his studies of the complex internal signals plants send when they are subject to stress, including extreme heat or cold, viruses or ultraviolet light.
Roots’ Response to Light May Determine a Plant’s Drought Tolerance
Drought is an ongoing concern for farmers. According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, a reduction of one bushel per acre of soybean due to drought reduces Missouri net farm income by approximately $25 million, while a similar reduction in corn yields results in a $5 million decrease. A recent connection made between plant response to light and drought tolerance could help MU scientists develop drought-resistant crops.
Drought is an ongoing concern for farmers. According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, a reduction of one bushel per acre of soybean due to drought reduces Missouri net farm income by approximately $25 million, while a similar reduction in corn yields results in a $5 million decrease. A recent connection made between plant response to light and drought tolerance could help MU scientists develop drought-resistant crops.
Interdisciplinary Plant Group, University of Missouri, 371 Bond Life Sciences Center, Columbia, MO 65211
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Phone: (573) 884-4144 * Fax: (573) 884-7676 * E-mail: plantgroup@missouri.edu
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