DHS/S&TD: Chemical and Biological Defense BAA – citrus tree thermotherapy

Name: DHS/S&TD: Chemical and Biological Defense BAA – citrus tree thermotherapy
Application deadline: 19/05/15
General description:

Scalable delivery of thermotherapy to citrus trees that are energy efficient, durable across time and environments, cost effective, labor efficient, transferable, and constructed from common or easily assessable components that can heat above-ground trees and/or soil. Using thermotherapy to counter Candidatus Liberibacter. $500,000 per 12-month period – propose base year and possible option years. https://www.fbo.gov/index?s=opportunity&mode=form&id=cbf7006d3d8007ff4114d1fe841a0669&tab=core&_cview=0  
https://baa2.st.dhs.gov/portal/public/Menu.action?page=baa_current_solicitations 

Source: Foreign
Budget: $500,000 per 12- month period
Number of research years: more than 1 possible
Contact person: Robi – 2152, robertg@technion.ac.il, Michael - 1769, MichaelKM@trdf.technion.ac.il
Fields: Exact sciences and IT Field,Life Sciences and medicine
Type of fund: The fund is not a competitive fund
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