The National Science Foundation (NSF) awarded a $627,125 Project Grant under the CFDA Program 47.079 - Office of International Science and Engineering to the Regents of the University of Minnesota. The grant, titled "NSF-NFRF: REIMAGINING FOOD SYSTEMS FOR CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION AND MITIGATION," will explore how indigenous-led concepts and approaches can inform solutions to food and nutrition insecurity exacerbated by climate change. The project aims to establish best practices for growing wild rice (Zizania palustris) as a model for addressing the loss of traditional foods and medicines with nutritional, economic, and cultural significance. The research will assess the environmental, physiological, and genetic characteristics of wild rice populations to provide a foundation for future production and conservation efforts. It will also explore seed storage using a hydrogel casing to enable longer-term storage and improved seedling health. The project, which runs from June 1, 2024 to May 31, 2027, is a collaborative international effort funded by the NSF and partner agencies from Canada, Germany, Norway, South Africa, and the United Kingdom.
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