To accelerate the development of new energy technologies, the Department of Energy (DOE) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have announced a joint program aimed at accelerating the genetic breeding programs to develop plants better suited for bioenergy production.
“Developing a domestic source of renewable energy will create jobs and wealth in rural America, combat global warming, replace our dependence on foreign oil, and build a stronger foundation for the 21st century economy,” Secretary Vilsack said. “This scientific investment will lay the foundation for a source of fuel made from renewable sources.”
DOE will provide $6.9 million in funding for seven projects, USDA will award $2 million to fund 2 projects.
DOE-funded projects include:
• USDA-ARS Western Regional Research Center, Albany, Calif., $949,348
• University of California, Berkeley, Calif., $793,413
• University of Delaware, Newark, Del., $868,794
• University of Georgia, Athens, Ga., $1,340,000
• University of Illinois, Champaign, Ill., $1,165,900
• University of Missouri, Columbia, Mo, $1,106,656
• Institute for Advanced Learning and Research, Danville, Va., $734,759
USDA-funded projects include:
• University of Illinois, Champaign, Ill, $1,000,000
• Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, $1,000,000
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