Restricted Research - Award List, Note/Discussion Page
Fiscal Year: 2023
306 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (142194)
Principal Investigator: Vitek,Christopher J
Total Amount of Contract, Award, or Gift (Annual before 2011): $ 268,951
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: Biological Control of the Asian Citrus Psyllid in Texas 2023
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 research project will continue the multi-year effort of exploring methodologies to rear and release a biological control agent, Tamarixia radiata, which is used to control citrus greening in the RGV. This effort has been ongoing for the past 10 years, with strong success in control the vector and disease. We will continue these efforts, with funding primarily used to hire personnel.
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