Restricted Research - Award List, Note/Discussion Page
Fiscal Year: 2023
310 The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (142198)
Principal Investigator: Vitek,Christopher J
Total Amount of Contract, Award, or Gift (Annual before 2011): $ 242,090
Exceeds $250,000 (Is it flagged?): No
Start and End Dates: 6/1/23 - 5/1/24
Restricted Research: YES
Academic Discipline: Biology
Department, Center, School, or Institute: Biology
Title of Contract, Award, or Gift: 6.0118.01 Biological Control of Brazilian Peppertree in the US FY2023
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 research effort will focus on releasing a biological control agent, Pseudophilothrips ichini (Hood) (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae). This beneficial insect will assist in the control efforts of the invasive weed, Brazilian Peppertree (BPT) which is currently spreading through the RGV. This effort will focus in developing protocols and improving existing methodologies of rearing the insect in colony situations, then testing trial release efforts. Funding will primarily be utilized to hire personnel to assist with the laboratory and field efforts, which require significant manpower to conduct.
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