A global view of funding for the plant sciences
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Research in plant biology has contributed much to our understanding of fundamental biological processes and will factor importantly in our ability to feed a growing population. However, a global view of funding for the plant sciences suggests a mixed outlook, with some success stories at individual institutions, but a general neglect in terms of national funding priorities. Cyrus Martin reports. A global view of funding for the plant sciences
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Current Biology
دوره 21 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011