Robert Last, Michigan State University (IMAGE) Michigan State University Caption In a paper published this week in Science, MSU professor Robert Last discusses the importance of plant research. Credit G.L. Kohuth, MSU Media Communications Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.