Determining the Cause and Control of Internal Necrosis in Sweet Potatoes

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Organization:

North Carolina State University

Amount:

125068.83

Program Area:

Agriculture Special Initiative

County of Applicant:

Wake

Year:

03/04/2014

Description:

This Golden LEAF grant will be used to support various research efforts targeting Internal Necrosis in Sweet Potatoes, a disease that can have a serious effect on sweet potato production. Research strategies may include post-harvest handling studies, fast tracking the development of new sweet potato clones, identifying the causes of the disease, and developing diagnostic tools to screen sweet potato varieties. Golden LEAF funds will be used for research-related expenses.

Contact:

Dr. Jonathan R. Schultheis
2601 Wolf Village Way
Admin Services III, Suite 240
Raleigh, 
North Carolina 
27695-7514 
(919) 513-1981