Mission:
The Urbana, IL Location is comprised of two Management Units: Global Change and Photosynthesis Research and Soybean/Maize Germplasm, Pathology, and Genetics. The Global Change and Photosynthesis Unit identifies and modifies rate-limiting factors of the photosynthetic process, including response to environmental stress and global change. The Unit also develops improved pest management systems that are efficient and environmentally safe. The Soybean/Maize Germplasm unit identifies the rate limiting steps in nitrogen metabolism and maintains and evaluates soybean germplasm and corn genetic stocks.