Reduce populations of the aggressive invasive weed, brazilian peppertree by the development of a newly approved biological control agent

Ended Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action

Award ID
AP24PPQST00C036
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$245,531

Award facts

Completion date
Place of performance
Edinburg, TX 78539, USA

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Description

As the agency reported it.

This environmentally safe, cost-effective, and sustainable means of weed control will be a ccomplished with the mass production, distribution, and evaluation of the approved biological control agents. Methods will be developed to mass produce, release, detect, evaluate the safety and impact of the thrips on the target weed. Activities will include the mass production of agents, field releases throughout the invaded range, and evaluation of the impact of these agents on the target weed. Deliverables will include the results of laboratory and field studies presented through customer and professional presentations, publications in peer-reviewed journals, and semi- and annual reports. These efforts will assist land managers tasked with controlling the invasive weed brazilian peppertree using sustainable and cost-effective methods.

Transactions

Action Obligated Date
Amendment -$7,917
Original award $253,448

Quick answers

Who received award AP24PPQST00C036?

AP24PPQST00C036 was awarded to The University Of Texas RIO Grande Valley by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (Department of Agriculture) on June 1, 2024.

How much is award AP24PPQST00C036 worth?

$245,531 has been obligated on AP24PPQST00C036.

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