$2.5 billion
estimated economic impact of Project GREEEN in its first 20 years
$31.50
return for every $1 invested in Project GREEEN research and outreach
1,186
average number of jobs supported each year by Project GREEEN
2018 Project GREEEN Legislative Summary
The 2018 Project GREEEN Legislative Summary details some of the recent research and extension projects that received funding from Project GREEEN.
Mission
Project GREEEN produces industry-driven research and outreach that works to enhance plant agriculture through:
- Developing research and educational programs in response to industry needs.
- Ensuring and improving food safety.
- Protecting and preserving the quality of the environment.
Vision
Project GREEEN, Michigan’s plant agriculture initiative housed at Michigan State University, is a cooperative effort by plant-based commodity groups and businesses in cooperation with Michigan State University AgBioResearch, Michigan State University Extension and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development to advance Michigan’s economy through plant-based agriculture.
News
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MSU researchers want to know why wheat allergies are on the rise, develop new control methods
Published on March 4, 2019
Two MSU researchers are creating a model that measures the allergenicity of various wheat varieties. They hope to validate the model and eventually use it as a pre-clinical testing tool to develop non-allergenic wheat products.
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Studying the impact of diversity in all forms
Published on January 1, 2019
Entomologist Will Wetzel is trying to understand the consequences of environmental variability for plants and insects, as well as how they cope and survive in the face of it.
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Producing exceptional tasting, high-quality fruit
Published on January 1, 2019
Todd Einhorn strives to cultivate trees that will consistently produce the right balance of flowers, fruit and leaves to produce “exceptional tasting, high-quality fruit.
