I may not be totally unbiased here because of my past involvement in the various national and international Arabidopsis projects, but there is no denying that plant science would not be where it is today if it were not for…
Isabel02/07/2014
Plant scientists develop knowledge that may lead to new cultivars or products that have great potential to benefit agriculture, society, and research. Although these technologies often show immense promise in the lab or during experimental field trials they are not…
Isabel16/06/2014
As someone who’s been “all over the map” as a plant scientist, I have a special appreciation for the goals of the Global Plant Council (GPC). My Dad was a country doctor, and my best friends as a child were…
Isabel19/05/2014
In mid-2013 the University of California Davis announced establishment of the World Food Center (WFC) following extensive planning with input from a broad spectrum of university faculty and external advisors. There was broad agreement that the University could, and indeed…
Isabel29/04/2014
“You cannot build peace on empty stomachs” John Boyd Orr 1949 Nobel Peace Laureate and First FAO Director General (1945-1948) On the centennial of Borlaug’s birth Global Plant Council representatives Rodomiro Ortiz and Russell Jones reflect on his achievements and…
Isabel01/04/2014