# Genetic and Hybrid Characterization of Water Chestnut in the US

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/w81ewf-21-soi-0012-genetic-and-hybrid-characterization-of-water-chestnut-in/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/331981

> Engineer Research and Development Center offered grants of up to $15,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award worth $30,000 in total. Applications closed on May 3, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | W81EWF-21-SOI-0012 |
| Agency | Engineer Research and Development Center |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | May 3, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $15,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $30,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.630 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

1. This opportunity is restricted to non-federal partners of the Rocky Mountains Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit (CESU).

## What the grant funds

The purpose of this project is to investigate whether there is potential for naturalized species of water chestnut in North America can hybridize. Objectives: Objectives will include genetic analysis of potential hybridization of both species of Trapa established in the US. Specifically: Objective 1. DNA will be extracted from samples of suspected hybrids and their parents provided by USACE Objective 2. DNA will be processed and analyzed by amplified leaf polymorphism loci (AFLP) or next generation sequencing to determine that hybridization has occurred when compared with parental DNA. Use of phylogenies and/or networks will be required to determine the relatedness of hybrid offspring to parent material; relatedness of North American introduced population hybrids to native accessions may be included. Successful applicant should have expert knowledge of molecular characterization of aquatic plants including experience with genetic identifications of macrophytic hybrids, and biogeographical characterizations for water chestnut, in addition to a record that demonstrates research experience with collecting, analyzing, and reporting data in national and international scientific communities. The candidate will be required to prepare a Statement of Work and Work Plan regarding the research to be conducted. The candidates will also be required to submit four (4) quarterly status reports and one (1) annual report each year of the contract to provide updates on and interpretations of the molecular characterization of water chestnut for this project and how it relates to morphological differences observed in populations in the northeastern U.S.

## Questions people ask

### Is W81EWF-21-SOI-0012 still open?

No. It closed on May 3, 2021. A newer notice is open: W912HZ26S0001, closes January 1, 2027 (55 days left).

### Who can apply for Genetic and Hybrid Characterization of Water Chestnut in the US?

Engineer Research and Development Center accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Genetic and Hybrid Characterization of Water Chestnut in the US?

Closed May 3, 2021. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.

### How much funding is available?

Awards of up to $15,000 each. About $30,000 in total for one award.

### Who has won Basic, Applied, and Advanced Research in Science and Engineering grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Battelle Memorial Institute, Msi Stem Research & Development Consortium, University of California San Diego. The program made 1,101 awards worth $1.3 billion in that time.