This grant from the U.S. Geological Survey’s (USGS) Great Lakes Science Center is for research aimed at controlling the invasive Phragmites australis (Common Reed) by targeting its nitrogen-fixing bacterial endophytes. The project seeks to understand how these endophytic bacteria contribute to Phragmites’ competitive ability. Researchers will characterize bacterial assemblages in plant tissues collected from various sites and conduct 15N2 assimilation experiments to pinpoint nitrogen fixation locations within the plants. A key objective is to evaluate the potential application of a non-environmentally toxic bacterial microbial inhibitor. This inhibitor would serve as a novel method to limit Phragmites growth, particularly in low nitrogen environments, offering a new approach to managing this pervasive invasive species.
Opportunity ID: 237122
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | G13AS00087 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, North Atlantic Coast CESU |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Cooperative Agreement |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Science and Technology and other Research and Development |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings: | 15.808 — U.S. Geological Survey_ Research and Data Collection |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 02, 2013 |
| Last Updated Date: | – |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 12, 2013 |
| Archive Date: | Sep 02, 2013 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $18,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $0 |
| Award Floor: | $0 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program. CESU¿s are partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and education. Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the North Atlantic Coast (CESU) Program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Geological Survey |
| Description: | U.S. Geological Survey¿s (USGS) Great Lakes Science Center is offering a funding opportunity for research on ¿Truncating the Competitive Ability of Phragmites by Targeting its Nitrogen-Fixing Bacterial Endophytes.¿ This research will study endophytic bacteria in Phragmites australis (Common Reed) to characterize bacterial assemblages in seeds and meristematic tissues collected from several sites, conduct 15N2 assimilation experiments to identify sites of nitrogen fixation within plants, and evaluate potential application of a non-environmentally toxic bacterial microbial inhibitor as a method to limit Phragmites growth in low nitrogen environments. |
| Link to Additional Information: | http://www.grants.gov/ |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Faith Graves, 703-648-7356
fgraves@usgs.gov Email:fgraves@usgs.gov |
Version History
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Related Documents
Folder 237122 Full Announcement-1 -> funding opportunity.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Faith Graves, 703-648-7356 fgraves@usgs.gov Email: fgraves@usgs.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15.808 | G13AS00087 | Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, North Atlantic Coast CESU | PKG00180220 | Jul 02, 2013 | Jul 12, 2013 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
237122 SF424_2_1-2.1.pdf
237122 Project-1.1.pdf
237122 SF424A-1.0.pdf
237122 SF424B-1.1.pdf
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