MSU plant scientists named AAAS Fellows
MSU plant researchers in the National Academy of Sciences:
MSU plant researchers in the American Academy of Arts and Sciences:
Renowned plant scientists at MSU conduct research in a range of areas—from the alteration of plant genetics for addressing nutritional deficiencies to the development of biofuels and biomaterials. MSU is home to one of North America’s premier inland biological stations and the Plant Research Laboratory, which serve as training grounds for graduate students and postdoctoral scientists.
MSU researchers work on model species including Arabidopsis, rice, and potato, as well as crops that can be used to make ethanol, to understand the genetics of plants. They explore high throughput sequencing, functional genomics, comparative genomics, and bioinformatics of plants and plant pathogens. Projects include development of large-scale databases and resources for the scientific community. Read more
MSU scientists want to understand the genes that control plant metabolism and the compounds that are produced as a result. The ability to control the quantity of each compound produced is hugely important. Read more
Research conducted at MSU helps increase the nutrient value of many food crops. Read more
Predators, disease, heat, and cold are among the stressors plants encounter. MSU researchers are finding ways to ease the stress. Read more
MSU researchers are working to improve biomass production and processing to help reduce reliance on oil, enhance the economy, and preserve the environment. Read more
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