Secrets of Plant Genomes: Revealed!

A PDF showing the correlations to the National Science Education Standards for Secrets of Plant Genomes: Revealed! (the show and the website).

A collection of agriculture lesson plans from the Educator's Reference Desk.

Of 10,000 items in a typical grocery store, how many would you guess would contain corn in one form or another?

This site serves as an introduction to the entire unit on biotechnology and food. Find information to help students gain an appreciation for the age and diverse scope of biotechnology by observing applications to food items throughout a long history of humankind's utilization of living systems in food preparation and production.

Information about Cornell's plant genomeAll the genetic material in the chromosomes of an organism, whether animal, plant, or microbe research outreach, including student internships and teacher resources.

Fast Plants® are a type of crucifer (a large group of plants that includes mustard, radish, cabbage, and more) that have been bred and selected to have a uniform, short flowering time (14 days) and grow well under in a small indoor space, with little soil, under artificial lights. The site includes information on how to use them in the classroom.

Virginia Tech's resources and expertise for students and teachers.

The Plant GenomeAll the genetic material in the chromosomes of an organism, whether animal, plant, or microbe Outreach site is committed to providing information and resources to students, teachers, and the community at large.

The University of Missouri's Plant GenomicsThe study of genes and their functions Research Experience for Teachers.

The Rice Blast GenomicsThe study of genes and their functions project bring the promising new science of genomics to the classroom by providing teachers with activities and experiences that reflect the research activities of the genomic scientists involved in studying the rice blast pathogenAn infectious agent or organism, sometimes called “germs”. Late blight is an example of a pathogen..

The Teacher Internships in Plant GenomicsThe study of genes and their functions Program is designed to provide pre-service and in-service biology teachers with university-based lab experience in plant genomics at the University of Arizona.

Resources about the application of biotechnology to crops.

The National Human GenomeAll the genetic material in the chromosomes of an organism, whether animal, plant, or microbe Research Institute's Online Education Kit.