Funding-Plant Feedstock Genomics for Bioenergy: A Joint Research Funding Opportunity Announcement USDA, DOE; February 25, 2011

 

Agency Name

 

USDA/DOE 

 

Description

 

The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, Office of Biological and Environmental Research (OBER), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA), hereby announce their interest in receiving applications for genomics-based research that will lead to the improved use of biomass and plant feedstocks for the production of fuels such as ethanol or renewable chemical feedstocks. Specifically, applications are sought for fundamental research on plants that will improve biomass characteristics, biomass yield, or sustainability. Systems biology approaches to identify genetic indicators enabling plants to be efficiently bred or manipulated, or research to predict phenotype from underlying genotype that could lead to improved feedstock characterization and sustainability are also encouraged.  

 

Announcement Number: DE-FOA-0000417

 

Due Date: Feb 25, 2011   

 

Contact Information

 

Kimberlie J. Laing, Grant Analyst, 301-903-3026
kim.laing@science.doe.gov
Catherine M. Ronning, Program Manager, 301-903-9549
Catherine.Ronning@science.doe.gov
mailto:kim.laing@science.doe.gov