This Project Grant award, valued at $849,702.00, was provided by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program. The project aims to investigate the dynamic interactions within the barley microbiome during Fusarium head blight (FHB) infection. Key objectives include establishing the barley phyllosphere as a model system for studying microbiome assembly mechanisms, determining the effectiveness of disease-recruited versus healthy-state microbes in mitigating disease impact, and investigating the mechanisms underlying phyllosphere microbe assembly. This comprehensive research approach is expected to deepen the understanding of the relationships between barley, its microbiome, and Fusarium infection, potentially leading to new disease management strategies. The award was granted to North Dakota State University and has a performance period from August 1, 2025 to July 31, 2028.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $849.7k | 6/25/25 |