Specialty Crop Research Initiative
Published Date
CFDA
10.309
Contact Information
Tom Bewick, 202-0401-3356; tbewick@nifa.usda.gov
Deadline
Department
Eligiblity
Nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, individuals and for-profit organizations
Guide Page Reference
None
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Program Area
Programe Purpose
To support research in plant breeding, genetics, and genomics to improve crop characteristics; identify and address threats from pests and diseases; improve production efficiency, productivity and profitability over the long term; support new innovations and technology; and respond to potential food safety hazards in the production and processing of specialty crops
