Projects The International Rice Genome Sequencing Project (IRGSP) Sequencing the Maize Genome Sequencing the Sorghum Genome Sequencing the Brachypodium Genome Sequencing the Spirodela Genome The Strawberry Genome Project
News & Highlights January 2013: Recognized for Revolutionizing Agriculture Joachim Messing wins Wolf Prize and is honored for his contribution to humanity July 2010: Discovery of Nutritious Corn Breed That Withstands HandlingKnowledge useful to improve hybrids that increase corn’s availability and nutrition in world food supplies. July 2009: Duckweed Genome Sequencing Has Global ImplicationsPond scum can undo pollution, fight global warming and alleviate world hunger. January 2009: Sequencing of Sorghum Genome CompletedDrought-resistant food, feed and biofuel source sequenced by international team. August 2005: The World's Most Important Food Crop Yields Its Genetic SecretsComplete Sequence of Rice Genome announced in the journal Nature