Breeding corn to enable organic seed production - iowa - our objective is to develop a rapid cycling breeding program to produce maize varieties that are suited to organic seed production

Ended Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action

Award ID
5950301001
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$727,606

Award facts

Assistance listing
10.001 Agricultural Research Basic and Applied Research
Completion date
Place of performance
Ames, IA 50011, USA

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The Department of Agriculture Agricultural Research Service awarded a $727,606 cooperative agreement to Iowa State University of Science and Technology from March 15, 2021 to July 31, 2024 under the Agricultural Research Basic and Applied Research program (CFDA 10.001).

The award will support Iowa State University's efforts to develop a rapid cycling breeding program to produce maize varieties suited for organic seed production. Specifically, the university will breed corn to enable organic seed production in Iowa. By developing varieties adapted for organic systems, this research seeks to provide organic farmers with locally-adapted seed options as part of the Agricultural Research Service's mission to support agricultural research discoveries and evaluate alternative research approaches.

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Who received award 5950301001?

5950301001 was awarded to Iowa State University Of Science And Technology by Central Program Planning Coordination and Support (Agricultural Research Service) on March 15, 2021.

How much is award 5950301001 worth?

$727,606 has been obligated on 5950301001.

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