OpportunityTitle: CESU - Genomic and biogeographic analysis of two pathogens endangering the desert tortoise
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: This is a Notice of Intent to make an Award to the University of Nevada, Reno. No competition is expected. Do not respond.
Description: The Service intends to make a Single Source award to theUniversity of Nevada, Reno. Funds underthis award are to be used to sequence the genomes of samples of Mycoplasma agassizii and M. testudineum that were originallyobtained from wild tortoises. These genomic sequences will be used to constructphylogenetic trees of these species, which are pathogenic to the Mojave Deserttortoise (Gopherus agassizii). Thegenomic sequences will also be used to characterize the genes responsible forthe pathogenicity of M. agassizii andM. testudineum.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: Program Manager
GrantorContactText: Mark Fabes &lt;br/&gt;Administrative Officer &lt;br/&gt;Phone 775-861-6389