The Regents of the University of California at Riverside received a $180,000 Project Grant award on August 15, 2024 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310). This multidisciplinary project aims to gain a deeper understanding of xylan, a key plant cell wall component, and its role in plant health, biomechanics, and resilience to biotic stressors like nematodes. The research leverages molecular biology techniques and computational analyses to characterize xylan metabolism, properties, and interactions between plants and pests. Insights from this work could inform agricultural engineering efforts to improve crop production, quality traits, and resilience, thereby contributing to global food and resource security. The award supports research activities at UC Riverside over a 3-year period, with a targeted completion date of August 14, 2027.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $180.0k | 6/14/24 |