Conduct a detection survey for exotic cyst nematodes in seed potato fields

Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action

Award ID
AP26PPQFO000C433
Recipient
Awarding agency
Obligated
$56,939

Award facts

Assistance listing
10.031
Completion date 30% complete
Place of performance
Maine, USA

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Description

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Purpose
The purpose is to conduct a detection survey for exotic cyst nematodes in seed potato fields.
Activities
Staff from the seed potato certification program will collect soil samples from fields where seed potato crops were recently harvested. Soil samples will be collected from a portion of the annual seed potato acreage using the potato cyst nematode (PCN) national survey protocol. After proper drying and preparation, all soil samples will be shipped to the USDA nematology laboratory testing laboratory in avoca, NY for analysis. Deliverables and expected outcomes: after the detection survey for exotic cyst nematodes in seed potatoes is complete, growers can continue to export seed potatoes internationally due to negative PCN findings in the soil. Intended beneficiary(IES): maine department of agriculture, conservation and forestry, division of animal and plant health (DACF) will compose a summary of the results of the survey to share with industry and cooperators. This cooperative effort will benefit the agricultural industry. Subrecipient activities, if known or specified at the time of award: N/a. Cost categories: personnel: $21 ,605; fringe benefits: $12,867; travel: $2,312; supplies: $6,565; other: $6,163 (shipping and fuel); indirect costs: $7,427

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Who received award AP26PPQFO000C433?

AP26PPQFO000C433 was awarded to Conservation & Forestry. Maine Department Of Agriculture by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (Department of Agriculture) on July 15, 2026.

How much is award AP26PPQFO000C433 worth?

$56,939 has been obligated on AP26PPQFO000C433.

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