A Bonanza for Plant Genomics

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A National Science Foundation plant genome initiative is one of several new sources of plant research funding that are providing a windfall to the plant research community. The budget for the NSF initiative is $40 million for 1998 and $50 million for 1999. Three/fourths of the funds will be spent on genetic studies of crops with economic importance.

United States, Plant genetics, Science policy, Biological research, Federal aid to biology

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Navigating shrinking financial seas: marine geoscience

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Deep-sea oceanographers will have to rely mostly on the National Science Foundation, as other funding sources have been severely cut. A recent workshop on the future of the field had delegates arguing over research priorities, but eventually agreeing to work on interdisciplinary projects.

Planning, Federal aid to research, Government aid to research, Oceanographic research

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National Science Foundation's other mission

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Crisis in science education looms if proposed government cut's to NSF go through.

Economic aspects, Economic policy, Science, Student financial aid, Federal aid to education, Government aid to education, United States. Office of Management and Budget

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