We have formed strong collaborations with numerous scientists within MSU and around the world. The resulting research and publications are significantly enhancing our reputation nationally and internationally. Collaborative research proposals are currently funded in excess of $215,000 with an additional $830,000 pending. We have hosted 23 invited speakers in our EPSCoR Plant Molecular Biology and Genetics Seminar Series. As illustrated by our pending support, we remain very active in collaborative research endeavors that enhance the scientific infrastructure on our campuses and in the state.