Friday, Jan. 27, 2006
Contact: Spence Jackson, 573-751-0290
Blunt’s Advisory Council Designs Roadmap for Plant Biotechnology
ST. LOUIS–Gov. Matt Blunt today met with members of the Missouri Governor’s Advisory Council for Plant Biotechnology to outline short, mid and long term goals designed to accelerate growth in Missouri’s plant biotechnology industry.
"Plant science is a perfect fit for Missouri because of our large and diverse agricultural industry and existing research capacity" Blunt said. "Today we are working to develop a roadmap for the future that will enhance our position as a world leader in plant biotechnology, helping create and sustain high quality jobs for generations to come."
The council met today at the Donald Danforth Plant Science Center to discuss life science initiatives underway across the state, outline goals for enhancing plant science research and commercialization, review legislative proposals and ideas, and explore potential funding sources for new commercial ventures.
This is the group’s second meeting. The advisory council is charged with analyzing the plant life science environment in Missouri to determine how the state can better capitalize on the industry’s potential. Members represent all of the facets of plant biotechnology, including agriculture, government, economics, science and industry.
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