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August 28, 2025

Scientists solve long-standing mystery of amino acid transport in plants

The discovery of how plants move life’s building blocks has unlocked new potential for developing nutrient-rich crops and ensuring food security.

Lundquist Receives NSF CAREER Award

PRI faculty member Peter Lundquist has won a $1.5 million Faculty Early Career Development Award from the National Science Foundation. The award supports his search for “master regulators” in the stress response of plants.

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