Development of Septoria villarsiae for biological control of Nymphoides peltata
The objectives of the proposed effort include:
Objective 1:
Determine optimal conditions for growth and culture of S.
villarsiae (Ant.
Year 1) Objective 2:
Determine host-range of S.
villarsiae by testing native and introduced plant species in the US (Ant.
Years 1-2) Objective 3:
Determine impact of S.
villarsiae on multiple introduced populations of N.
peltata (Year 2) Objective 4:
Determine viability of S.
villarsiae as a biocontrol agent and outline next steps for regulatory approval and field tests (Ant.
Year 2) Objective 5:
Identify field demonstration locations and conduct field trials to determine efficacy of S.
villarsiae under real-world conditions (Ant.
Optional Years 3-5)
Objective 1:
Determine optimal conditions for growth and culture of S.
villarsiae (Ant.
Year 1) Objective 2:
Determine host-range of S.
villarsiae by testing native and introduced plant species in the US (Ant.
Years 1-2) Objective 3:
Determine impact of S.
villarsiae on multiple introduced populations of N.
peltata (Year 2) Objective 4:
Determine viability of S.
villarsiae as a biocontrol agent and outline next steps for regulatory approval and field tests (Ant.
Year 2) Objective 5:
Identify field demonstration locations and conduct field trials to determine efficacy of S.
villarsiae under real-world conditions (Ant.
Optional Years 3-5)
Related Programs
Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering
Department Of Defense
Agency: Department of Defense
Office: Dept. of the Army -- Corps of Engineers
Estimated Funding: $100,000
Office: Dept. of the Army -- Corps of Engineers
Estimated Funding: $100,000
Obtain Full Opportunity Text:
Complete NEA Web Announcement
Additional Information of Eligibility:
This opportunity is restricted to non-federal partners of the Gulf Coast Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU).
Full Opportunity Web Address:
https://www.arts.gov/grants/grants-for-arts-projects
Contact:
Agency Email Description:
Robert Jones
Agency Email:
Date Posted:
2020-12-09
Application Due Date:
Archive Date:
2021-03-10
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