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A need for a transdisciplinary environment: the Plant Pathways Elucidation Project
Robert W Reid1, Cory R Brouwer1, Eric W Jackson2
1Department of Bioinformatics and Genomics, 150 Research Campus Drive, Suite 3333, Kannapolis, NC 28081, USA.
Trends in Plant Science
|August 4, 2014
Summary
The Plant Pathways Elucidation Project (P2EP) uses genomics to explore how plant compounds affect human health. This research fosters academic-industry collaborations and trains student scholars in scientific discovery.
Area of Science:
- Genomics
- Biochemistry
- Human Health
Background:
- Understanding plant compounds is crucial for human health.
- Genomics offers powerful tools to study plant pathways.
Purpose of the Study:
- To elucidate plant pathways and their impact on human health.
- To foster collaboration between academia and industry.
- To provide research training for student scholars.
Main Methods:
- Utilizing cutting-edge genomics research.
- Employing related scientific disciplines.
- Facilitating open collaborations.
Main Results:
- Establishing a clearer understanding of plant-pathway products.
- Identifying connections between plant compounds and human health outcomes.
Conclusions:
- The Plant Pathways Elucidation Project (P2EP) advances knowledge at the intersection of plant science and human health.
- P2EP successfully integrates research, education, and collaboration.
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