Identifying the causes of the large-scale DIE-off of screwbean mesquite prosopis pubescens in southeastern california and in neighboring arizona and nevada

The University of California, Berkeley has received a $105,424.53 Cooperative Agreement award from the Department of the Interior's Bureau of Land Management under the Plant Conservation and Restoration Management program (CFDA 15.245). The award, with a period of performance from October 1, 2023 to September 30, 2026, will fund research to identify the causes of a large-scale die-off of screwbean mesquite (Prosopis pubescens) in southeastern California and neighboring areas of Arizona and Nevada. The Plant Conservation and Restoration Management program supports a range of native plant conservation, restoration, and management activities on public lands, with a focus on addressing climate change impacts, restoring habitats, and engaging underserved communities. As a subrecipient under the award, the State of California Controller's Office will provide administrative and fiscal management support.