Examination of Current Status of Plant Science Programs in the United States

在过去的25年里，生物科学的进步极大地提高了人们对生物过程的理解，特别是在分子水平上。然而，植物科学研究也存在着巨大的机遇。由于植物科学的巨大研究机会，美国国家科学院-国家研究委员会提议进行一项为期五个月的研究，对美国的植物科学研究和资助项目进行总体评估，并就如何加强这些项目提出建议。

Over the past 25 years, advances in the biological sciences have resulted in dramatic improvements in the understanding of biological processes, especially at the molecular level. However, great opportunities also exist in plant science research. Because of the great research opportunities in the plant sciences, the National Academy of Sciences - National Research Council propose to conduct a five-month study to provide a general assessment of plant science research and funding programs in the United States and make recommendations on how they can be strengthened.