Project Grant 2042937
Award Date
6/1/21
Completion Date
5/31/24
Dollars Obligated
$808K
Federal Agency
Division of Integrative Organismal Systems
Federal Grant Program
47.074
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Clemson, SC 29634, USA
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