Research

Tobacco cells secreting a gum arabic glycoprotein (GAGP) analogue fused to GFP. (See Shpak, Leykam, and Kieliszewski, Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. (USA) 96, 14736-14741 for details) Image provided by OPBC member scientist Marcia Kieliszewski

The Ohio legislature has recognized the OPBC and provided funds administered by the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) to initiate a comprehensive, cooperative research program across the state. These funds are administered through a competitive grants program to encourage the assembly and development of the strongest and most relevant inter-university and interdisciplinary teams.

We are targeting sixteen areas for specific exploration.

The latest list of project approvals.