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Special Research Grants Program Potato Breeding Research
The purpose of this grant program is to support potato (Solanum tuberosum L.) research programs that focus on varietal development and testing and potato varieties for commercial production.
As used herein, varietal development and testing is research using conventional breeding and/or biotechnological genetics to develop improved potato varieties.
Aspects of evaluation, screening and testing must support variety development.
As used herein, varietal development and testing is research using conventional breeding and/or biotechnological genetics to develop improved potato varieties.
Aspects of evaluation, screening and testing must support variety development.
Agency: Department of Agriculture
Office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Estimated Funding: $1,242,000
Office: National Institute of Food and Agriculture
Estimated Funding: $1,242,000
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Special Research Grants Program Potato Breeding Research
Additional Information of Eligibility:
Applications may only be submitted by State agricultural experiment stations, land-grant colleges and universities, research foundations established by land-grant colleges and universities, colleges and universities receiving funds under the Act of October 10, 1962, as amended (16 USC 582a et seq.), and accredited schools or colleges of veterinary medicine.
Full Opportunity Web Address:
http://nifa.usda.gov/funding-opportunity/potato-breeding-research
Contact:
NIFA Help Desk Phone: 202-401-5048 Business hours are M-F, 7:00 am -5:00 pm ET, excluding Federal holidays
Agency Email Description:
If you have any questions related to preparing application content
Agency Email:
electronic@nifa.usda.gov
Date Posted:
2015-03-19
Application Due Date:
2015-04-22
Archive Date:
2015-05-22
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