2001 NRI Funded Projects

National Research Initiative (NRI)
Funded Projects: 2001: ($1,874,000/10 projects)

Evaluation and cause and acquisition of virulence in Pyrenophora tritici-repentis.
Ciuffetti, L.M.; Botany & Plant Pathology; $70,000.

Multilevel organization of the closterovirus machinery for cell-to-cell movement.
Dolja, V.V.; Botany & Plant Pathology; $300,000.

Molecular mechanism controlling sperm release and maturation in moths.
Giebultowicz, J.M.; Entomology;$300,000

Uses of baculovirus vectors for the development of fish vaccines.
Leisy, D. J.; Leong, J. C.; Rohrmann, G. F.; Microbiology; $200,000.

Workshop: Environment/neuroendocrine effects on disease resistance in aquatic organisms.
Leong, J.C.; Schreck, C.B.; Microbiology; $7,000.

Gene flow and hybridization between jointed goatgrass (Aegilops cylindrical host) and wheat (Triticum aestivum l.).
Mallory-Smith, C. A.; Riera-Lizerazu, O.; Crop & Soil Science; $250,000.

Genes encoding cytokinin metabolic enzymes.
Mok, D.W.; Mok, M.C.; Horticulture; $123,000.

Genetic dissection of victorin-induced responses in Arabidopsis.
Wolpert, T.J.; Botany & Plant Pathology; $299,000.

Natural colorants and nutraceuticals from fruit juice processing wastes.
Wrolstad, R.E.; Food Science and Technology; $125,000.

Optimal targeting of salmon habitat enhancement efforts: Grande Rhonde Basin, Oregon.
Wu, J. J.; Boggess, W. G.; Adams, R. M.; Liss, W. J.; Moore, J. A.; Johnson, S. L.; Agriculture & Resource Economics; $200,000.