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FW: USDA Awards More Than $28 Million in Specialty Crop Research

by Fazio, Gennaro

FYI. Gennaro Fazio, PhD Apple Rootstock Breeder and Geneticist Plant Genetic Resources Unit USDA ARS Cornell University - 630 W. North St., Geneva, NY 14456 (315) 787-2480 Office (315) 787-2216 Fax ________________________________ From: Martin, Jennifer [mailto:jmartin@CSREES.USDA.GOV] On Behalf Of CSREES News Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2008 3:44 PM To: CSREES News Subscription List Subject: USDA Awards More Than $28 Million in Specialty Crop Research To view this news release online, visit http://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/news/2008news/10081_scri.html. Media Contact: Jennifer Martin, (202) 720-8188 USDA Awards More Than $28 Million in Specialty Crop Research WASHINGTON, Oct. 8, 2008 - Agriculture Secretary Ed Schafer today announced that USDA has awarded more than $28 million through the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) to solve critical specialty crop agriculture issues, address priorities and solve problems through multifunctional research and extension. The Specialty Crop Research Initiative was established by the 2008 Farm Bill to support the specialty crop industry by developing and disseminating science-based tools to address needs of specific crops and their regions in five focus areas: 1) improve crop characteristics through plant breeding, genetics and genomics; 2) address threats from pests and diseases; 3) improve production efficiency, productivity and profitability; 4) develop new innovations and technologies and 5) develop methods to improve food safety. Each of the focus areas received at least 10 percent of the available funds. The majority of the funded projects address two or more focus areas. The funded projects address research and extension needs for crops that span the entire spectrum of specialty crops, from sustainable production systems for turf grass to mechanical fruit thinning devices for peach and apple. Except for projects that addressed plant breeding, genetics and genomics of specific crops, successful applicants simultaneously addressed needs in more than a single crop. Major projects were also funded to protect important specialty crops from invasive pests, such as Citrus Greening. Although 17 institutions will manage the research/extension grant funds from this program, each award includes collaborators from an average of three other states who will work together in a multi-disciplinary approach to solve problems. All of the awards required 100 percent matching funds from non-federal sources which will double the impact of the award dollars. Fiscal Year 2008 SCRI research and extension grants were awarded to: * University of California-Davis, $3,221,134: Advanced Sensing and Management to Optimize Water and Nitrogen Use in Tree Crops. * Colorado State University, $1,667,679: Risk Assessment of Sampling Methods for Evaluating the Microbial Safety of Fresh Produce. * USDA/ARS U.S. Horticultural Research Laboratory (FL), $991,591: Development of a Decision Support System for Managing Viral Watermelon Vine Decline and Other Vegetable Diseases Caused by Whitefly-Transmit. * University of Georgia, $1,703,301: Advancing Blueberry Production Efficiency by Enabling Mechanical Harvest, Improving Fruit Quality and Safety, and Managing Emerging Diseases. * USDA/ARS Pacific Basin Agricultural Research Center (HI), $437,000: Ohelo, Vaccinium reticulatum, A Specialty Ornamental and Value Added Crop from Hawaii. * Purdue University, $350,000: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Develop a Safe and Effective Chlorine Dioxide Gas System for Controlling Pathogens in the Produce Industry. * USDA/ARS Beltsville Area Research Center (MD), $1,000,000: Generating Genomic Tools for Blueberry Improvement. * Michigan State University, $555,313: Multi-Faceted Approach for Soil Detection and Management of Pythium and Phytophthora in Carrot, Tomato, Cucurbits, and Asparagus. * Rutgers University, $996,687: Breeding and Genetics of Fruit-Rot Resistance and Polyphenolics in the American Cranberry. * The Ohio State University, $1,113,214: Social Networking, Market and Commercialization Infrastructure for Midwestern Fruit and Vegetable Crops in Local Food Systems. * Carnegie Mellon University, $3,996,247: Integrated Automation for Sustainable Specialty Crop Farming. * Carnegie Mellon University, $6,010,232: Comprehensive Automation for Specialty Crops. * The Pennsylvania State University, $1,000,000: Innovative Technologies for Thinning of Fruit. * USDA/ARS Kika de la Garza Subtropical Agricultural Research Center (TX), $493,290: Development of an Area-Wide Approach for Controlling Infection and Spread of HLB of Asian Citrus Psyllid. * Washington State University, $2,244,274: Enhancing Biological Control to Stabilize Western Orchard IPM Systems. * University of Wisconsin, $485,085: Increasing the Environmental and Economic Sustainability of Sod Production using Biosolids. * USDA/ARS University of Wisconsin, $371,845: Deployment of Nutrient-Rich Nematode-Resistant Carrots to Benefit Growers, Consumers, and the Environment. * USDA/ARS University of Wisconsin, $998,957: Ensuring U.S. Onion Sustainability: Breeding and Genomics to Control Thrips and Iris Yellow Spot Virus. The 2008 awards included a group of planning grants that will enable awardees to develop quality proposals for future SCRI funding opportunities. The FY 2008 planning grants were awarded to: * University of Arizona, $50,515: Informed Stakeholder Management of Virus-Vector Disease Reservoirs in Southwestern-U.S. Irrigated Vegetable Crops using GIS Mapping and Bio-Climatic/Economic Projections. * University of California-Davis, $99,994: A Multitasking Sensor Platform for Precision Management of Specialty Crop Production. * University of Florida, $92,308: Planning Meeting for Woody Landscape Plant Production and Pest Management Innovation. * Iowa State University, $34,020: Bioplastic Container Cropping Systems: GreenTechnology for the Green Industry. * Michigan State University, $75,000: Expanding Fresh Vegetable Production for the Great Lakes Market: A Planning Grant. * The Pennsylvania State University, $99,646: Aligning Consumer Demand, Agricultural Industry Resources and Research and Education to Service Mid-Atlantic Fruit and Vegetable Markets. * University of Vermont, $100,000: A Public-Private Partnership to Promote Integrated Pest Management Implementation in Northern New England Greenhouse Ornamentals. * Washington State University, $98,181: Project Planning for Specialty Crop Covers that Use Degradable Materials. * Washington State University, $79,487: Developing a Team to Address Optimizing the White Wine Quality Through Plant Nutrient Management. Through federal funding and leadership for research, education and extension programs, CSREES focuses on investing in science and solving critical issues impacting people's daily lives and the nation's future. For more information, visit www.csrees.usda.gov <http://www.csrees.usda.gov/> . ### This news release is a service of the USDA's Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service. To view other agency news, visit http://www.csrees.usda.gov/newsroom/news.html. --- You are currently subscribed to news as: gennaro.fazio(a)ars.usda.gov. To unsubscribe send a blank email to leave-414596-102621.db864fb93cfe8bbf34ed44ed073e2731(a)lyris.csrees.usda.g ov

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FW: US White Paper Wiki

by Fazio, Gennaro

Hello RosEXEC, When the white paper was drafted it was meant to be a living document, with meaningful improvements and corrections through time. It would seem like Anja and Kevin have come up with a way to do that. I think it is a good idea to keep the WP up to date. It is after all a community document and a community based method of keeping it alive is very much needed and appreciated. All the best, Gennaro Gennaro Fazio, PhD Apple Rootstock Breeder and Geneticist Plant Genetic Resources Unit USDA ARS Cornell University - 630 W. North St., Geneva, NY 14456 (315) 787-2480 Office (315) 787-2216 Fax -----Original Message----- From: Baldo, Angela Sent: Tuesday, September 30, 2008 3:53 PM To: Fazio, Gennaro Cc: Folta, Kevin M. Subject: US White Paper Wiki Hi Gennaro, This is a memo for US RosExec. Kevin and I will convert the 2006 white paper to a wiki format and demo it at PAG. The plan is to put it up at a free wiki host to start with, and then when Dorrie has time, she can move it to her servers. Kevin confirmed that US RosExec agreed to act as arbiters if any content disputes come up. The plan is to offer a computer demo and show people how to access the document, download it, and edit it. We would also like to ask the US and international roundtables at PAG for feedback on it. anja Here's the abstract we've submitted: Computer: Poster and Demo _______________________________ The US Rosaceae White Paper in a Wiki Angela M Baldo 2,3 , Kevin M Folta 1 1 Horticultural Sciences Department 1301 Fifield Hall Gainesville, FL 32611 USA 2 USDA-ARS Plant Genetic Resources Unit 630 W. North St. Geneva, NY 14456 3 Dept of Horticultural Sciences Cornell University 630 W. North St. Geneva, NY 14456 White papers have been used to communicate consolidated community resources, needs, and direction. The current rate of research advances and resource development requires continual updates to this durable document. The modern white paper avails itself well to the wiki format and allows continuous incremental changes to reflect the focus of the community in real-time. The US Rosaceae Community White Paper was last edited in 2006. Subsequently the resources generated and stakeholder needs have dramatically increased but are not reflected in the contemporary document. To solve this problem, the white paper has been converted into a living MediaWiki format, which will enable researchers and other members of the community to revisit and revise sections as needed. Content will be refereed by the elected body of the US Rosaceae Genomics, Genetics and Breeding Executive Committee. Exploitation of the Wiki format will make the most current updates and resources available to researchers, policymakers, and the crop communities they serve. This demonstration will show participants how to view, download and edit the document. The URL for this document is http://www.rosaceaewhitepaper.com Angela M. Baldo, PHD Computational Biologist USDA, ARS Plant Genetic Resources Unit Grape Genetics Research Unit New York State Ag Expt Station 630 W. North Street Geneva, NY 14456-0462 USA voice 315 787-2413 or 607 254-9413 fax 315 787-2339 or 607 254-9339 angela.baldo(a)ars.usda.gov http://www.ars.usda.gov/NAA/Geneva

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