This federal Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA-NIFA) under the Equipment Grants Program (CFDA 10.519) provides $367,455.00 to Tennessee State University to acquire a cutting-edge LI-7820-8250 Automated Long-Term Soil N2O Flux System. This specialized scientific equipment will enable real-time monitoring and measurement of soil nitrous oxide (N2O) emissions, which is critical for developing climate-smart agricultural practices to mitigate climate change. The funding, awarded on September 15, 2024, will strengthen Tennessee State University's research, education, and training infrastructure, promote team-oriented research, enhance faculty research capacity, attract and train underrepresented students, and foster multi-institutional collaborations in the region. The acquisition of this advanced equipment supports fundamental and applied research in food and agricultural sciences at the university.
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