Project Grant 20266701345667
- This $591,477.69 Project Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture (USDA NIFA) Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310) will fund research into the ancestral nature and importance of nitrogen fixation in maize (Zea mays ssp. mays). The Ohio State University will conduct field experiments in Ohio and Mexico to examine traits related to nitrogen fixation in aerial roots and mucilage across diverse maize accessions...
- This Project Grant award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), through the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310), provides $649,470 to Michigan State University to conduct research on the metabolic interactions between defensive and growth compounds in maize plants. The research will utilize matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) and liquid chromatography-tandem...
- This $180,000 Project Grant was awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310). The overall goal of this 3-year project is to identify genes related to vein initiation and spacing in the leaves of corn. To achieve this, the project will use three approaches: a genome-wide association study to associate vein density measurements with genetic variation,...
- This federal Project Grant award of $225,000.00 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program supports research to investigate how the genetic makeup of maize and its wild relatives influences their microbiomes and ability to adapt to environmental stresses like heat and drought. The work aims to develop more resilient and sustainable maize crop varieties by leveraging the natural...
- This Project Grant award from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture provides $1.19 million to fund research at the University of Nebraska from March 1, 2022 to February 28, 2026. The award is made under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative competitive grants program (AFRI, CFDA #10.310), which supports fundamental and applied research, extension, and education addressing food and agricultural sciences. Specifically, the University of...
- This $650,000 federal Project Grant was awarded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310). The grant aims to understand how the phenylalanine ammonia lyase (PAL) enzyme regulates the production of valuable phenylpropanoid compounds in plants. By gaining insights into PAL enzyme regulation through biochemical and structural analyses, the project seeks to develop new strategies for enhancing the...
- This $650,000 project grant, awarded by the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) CFDA 10.310 program, investigates the biosynthesis of valuable phenylpropene natural products found in plants like carrots, herbs, and spices. The research aims to unravel the genetic pathways for producing these phytochemicals, which have valuable properties as food ingredients, pharmaceuticals, and industrial chemicals. Key outcomes will...
- This $299,496 federal Project Grant award from the USDA's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program, CFDA 10.310, aims to build gene regulatory networks that combine gene expression and epigenomic data from nitrogen and CO2 treatments to enhance the accuracy of predictions and identify key transcription factors involved in coordinating carbon-nitrogen homeostasis in legumes. The goal is to develop strategies to achieve maximum crop yield and quality in future climates. The award...
- This federal Project Grant award from the USDA National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program provides $631,572.08 in funding to The Salk Institute for Biological Studies to conduct research aimed at understanding how plants select and interact with beneficial soil fungi to promote sustainable agricultural practices. The research will focus on characterizing the genetic basis for how plants discriminate between different...
- This $788,000 project grant from the United States Department of Agriculture National Institute of Food and Agriculture's Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (AFRI) program (CFDA 10.310) supports the development and evaluation of conventionally bred biofortified orange corn with high provitamin A carotenoids and zinc to improve human nutrition. Key objectives include selecting and evaluating maize germplasm in Mexico and the U.S. for increased provitamin A and zinc, determining the...
This $299,931 Project Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) under the Agriculture and Food Research Initiative (CFDA 10.310) aims to investigate the biochemical and genetic nature of seedling ferulate ester (SFE) mutants in maize. Over a two-year period, the project will measure ferulic acid levels in maize roots, study the enzymes involved in its production, and develop maize populations to identify genes responsible for the SFE mutant phenotype. The expected results will help reveal genes involved in ferulic acid biosynthesis and how they influence plant cell wall properties and root growth in maize. The long-term goal is to support the development of maize varieties with improved forage quality and root systems for more productive agricultural systems in the U.S.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $299.9k | 12/15/25 |