Establish a platform where novel strains developed by the frontier genetic engineering technology can be evaluated and optimized for mass-rearing capacity and sterility-based population control
Active Cooperative Agreement Awarded Last action
- Award ID
- AP26PPQST00C064
- Recipient
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Texas A&M Agrilife Research UEI KU3DCFJJTVN3 Part of Texas A & M University System
- Awarding agency
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Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Department of Agriculture
- Obligated
- $238,609
Award facts
- Assistance listing
- 10.031
- Completion date 41% complete
- Place of performance
- Texas, USA
Award details come from USAspending.gov.
About this award
The Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service awarded a $238,609 Cooperative Agreement to Texas A&M Agrilife Research on June 1, 2026, to establish a platform for evaluating and optimizing novel strains developed through frontier genetic engineering technology for mass-rearing capacity and sterility-based population control of the invasive Mexfly (Anastrepha ludens) in the Lower Rio Grande Valley, Texas. The award funds support APHIS Plant Protection and Quarantine's goal to protect citrus production in the region. Performance runs through May 31, 2027, with work conducted in Texas.
Description
This will support the goal of aphis PPQ to protect citrus production from the invasive mexfly (anastrepha ludens) in the lower RIO grande valley area, TX, USA.
Quick answers
Who received award AP26PPQST00C064?
AP26PPQST00C064 was awarded to Texas A&M Agrilife Research by Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (Department of Agriculture) on June 1, 2026.
How much is award AP26PPQST00C064 worth?
$238,609 has been obligated on AP26PPQST00C064.
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