The primary purpose of this agreement is to improve understanding of the size and structure of the citrus nursery stock industry, the compounding effects of clean stock measures, breaches, and…

The Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service awarded a $165,733 Cooperative Agreement to the University of Maryland, College Park on September 30, 2025, under the Plant and Animal Disease, Pest Control, and Animal Care program (CFDA 10.025). The award funds research to improve understanding of the citrus nursery stock industry's size and structure, the effects of clean stock measures and breaches, and monitoring approaches for reducing pest risk. Performance occurs in Maryland, with an ultimate completion date of September 29, 2026. The University of Maryland, through its Office of Research Administration & Advancement, serves as the recipient organization.

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