The world's population is growing. Trade is global. The climate is changing. Habitats are disappearing and we don't even have names for many of the species that are disappearing forever.
Plants significantly impact our everyday lives and will become increasingly important to meet emerging societal needs. Our knowledge in plant science allows us to enhance world food supplies, improve the nutritional value of crops, reduce environmental pollution, manage invasive species, preserve biodiversity, enhance the urban landscape, and develop new products. Society’s current reliance on plants and future challenges require scientists educated in a variety disciplines.
