The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) received a $599,995 Project Grant award from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture under the 1890 Institution Capacity Building Grants Program (CFDA 10.216). The grant will support the development of grape cultivars with improved fruit color and shelf-life, as well as increase grower awareness of management practices for mitigating heat stress in vineyards. Key activities include utilizing precision breeding and genome editing to produce grape varieties better able to withstand climate change-related heat stress, which can lead to sunburn, poor fruit quality, and reduced post-harvest shelf life. The project also involves organizing extension events to educate grape growers on effective strategies for managing heat stress impacts. The multi-disciplinary initiative leverages UMES's expertise as a minority-serving, 1890 land-grant institution to enhance research, teaching, and outreach capabilities, particularly for underrepresented students interested in plant breeding and sustainable agriculture. Additionally, UMES issued a $147,394 sub-award under this grant to the University of Florida (UF) Division of Sponsored Research to contribute to the project's research and development efforts.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $600.0k | 3/26/24 |
Grant Number | Description | Subgrantee | Prime Award | Dollars Obligated (Click to sort descending) | Updated At (Click to sort ascending) |
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UFL5208720SDUSDAS | University Of Florida | Project Grant 20243882142091 | $147.4k | 8/29/24 |