Synopsis
Under the auspices of the National Plant Genome Initiative (NPGI), the National Science Foundation (NSF), the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announce their intention to support large-scale sequencing of the maize genome. Previous funding has supported development of maize genome sequence resources, including physical and genetic maps, Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs), sequences derived from gene-enriched genomic libraries, Bacterial Artificial Chromosome (BAC) sequences, and a community genome database. The objective of this program solicitation is to solicit proposals that build on these resources to develop a comprehensive sequence resource for the maize genome that will capture the majority of the sequence information in a timely and cost-effective manner.
Program contacts
*Please note: All inquiries are to be directed to Dr. Jane Silverthorne.
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Jane Silverthorne Program Director
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jsilvert@nsf.gov | (703) 292-8470 | |
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Ed Kaleikau National Program Leader
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ekaleikau@csrees.usda.gov | (202) 401-1931 | Plant Genome Program, USDA/CSREES/Competitive Programs |
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Kay Simmons National Program Staff
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kws@ars.usda.gov | (301) 504-5560 | USDA/ARS |
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Sharlene Weatherwax Program Manager
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sharlene.weatherwax@science.doe.gov | (301) 903-6165 | DOE/Office of Basic Energy Sciences |