OpportunityTitle: Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit, Rocky Mountain CESU
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: This financial assistance opportunity is being issued under a   Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU) Program.  CESU&#191;s are   partnerships that provide research, technical assistance, and   education.  Eligible recipients must be a participating partner of the   Rocky Mountain Cooperative Ecosystem Studies Unit (CESU)   Program.
Description: The USGS is offering a funding opportunity to a CESU partner for research in the following research area: investigation of impacts of biological control and other plant-insect interactions on whitetop mustard (Lepidium draba) and similar weeds such as Russian knapweed in the Rocky Mountain region. The research will be used to improve assessments of biocontrol efficacy and to establish a baseline prior to the USDA-led release of a novel biocontrol agent for Lepidium draba.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Contract Specialist
GrantorContactText: Faith Graves 703-648-7356&lt;br/&gt;fgraves@usgs.gov