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Tree Genetic Engineering Research CooperativeOregon State UniversityA National Science Foundation Industry/University Cooperative Research Center since 1999Forest Biotechnology: modifying trees to meet the wood and environmental needs of a growing world.Center Mission and RationaleThe Tree Genetic Engineering Research Cooperative (TGERC) seeks to develop genetic technologies based on research in plant molecular biology that are likely to have application to forest industries. Key research themes are genetic control of flowering, environmental analysis of transgenic plantations, and use of gene transfer for functional genomics. Research projects are focused on poplars (cottonwoods and aspens) and eucalyptus as commercial objects and scientific models. TGERC levers member contributions more than 40-fold through joint member support, through major institutional resources from Oregon State University, and from a number of federal competitive grants. Recent grants for TGERC-associated projects have been obtained from the State of Oregon and the United States Department of Agriculture, Department of Energy, Environmental Protection Agency, Forest Service, and National Science Foundation. Regular members of TGERC contribute to research through financial and in-kind contributions. They help to direct research, receive early notification of research results, and obtain intellectual property benefits. Associate members make in-kind contributions but do not provide financial support or receive intellectual property benefits. Research Products
Center Headquarters Tree Genetic Engineering Research Cooperative Center Director: Dr. Steve Strauss Center Evaluator: Dr. Craig S. Scott
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