Restricted Research - Award List, Note/Discussion Page
Fiscal Year: 2023
305 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (142193)
Principal Investigator: Vitek,Christopher J
Total Amount of Contract, Award, or Gift (Annual before 2011): $ 269,809
Exceeds $250,000 (Is it flagged?): Yes
Start and End Dates: 6/1/23 - 5/31/24
Restricted Research: YES
Academic Discipline: Biology
Department, Center, School, or Institute: Biology
Title of Contract, Award, or Gift: Asian Citrus Psyllid
Name of Granting or Contracting Agency/Entity:
U.S. Department of Agriculture
CFDA Link: USDA
10.025
Program Title:
Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care
CFDA Linked: Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care
Note:
SAMs 1.1.1--This is a continuation of an existing research project. This continued research effort explores methods to improve the reading of Tamarixia radiata, a parasitoid wasp that preys upon and parasitizes the vector the citrus greening, the Asian Citrus psyllid. Existing rearing techniques will be explored, as well as exporting these beneficial wasps to Mexico to assist in their control of the citrus disease. Funding will primarily be used to hire personnel to assist in this effort.
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