55 Projects Funded in Georgia

Total Approved Budget: $14,098,617  |  Sum of Board Approved: $14,098,617
5877 – 2026 Panel: Crop Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $570,000
Mechanisms of heat stress tolerance in apple
Y. Grunwald ARO, Min. Ag.; A. Malladi U Georgia; V. Bloch ARO, Min. Ag.;
5781 – 2025 Panel: Environ/Water/Ren. Res.  |  Duration: 1 yrs  |  Budget: $100,000
Scalable mechanocatalytic nitrogen fixation for on-site fertilizer production - Towards improving accessibility and reducing greenhouse gas emissions
C. Vogt Technion; C. Sievers GA Tech Res. Corp.;
5606 – 2023 Panel: Crop Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $310,000
Identifying Genetic and Molecular Mechanisms for Stem-Rot Control in Peanut
R. Hovav ARO, Min. Ag.; P. Ozias-Akins U Georgia; T. Brenneman U Georgia; Y. Chu U Georgia; J. Clevenger HudsonAlpha Inst. for Biotechnology;
5596 – 2023 Panel: Crop Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $310,000
Identifying virus interacting proteins in whiteflies and a clay-based RNA interference approach for whitefly and virus management
M. Ghanim ARO, Min. Ag.; R. Srinivasan U Georgia; S. Ghosh U Georgia;
5583 – 2023 Panel: Crop Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $309,000
Individual coating of entomopathogenic nematodes based on Pickering emulsions: A novel formulation for biopesticides       
D. Ment ARO, Min. Ag.; D. Shapiro-Ilan USDA, ARS; G. Mechrez Technion;
8072 – 2022 Panel: NIFAI  |  Duration: 2 yrs  |  Budget: $311,397
Development of markers and genetic material against pod dise
R. Hovav ARO, Min. Ag.; S. Bertioli U Georgia; A. Einstein Yaham;
5486 – 2022 Panel: Crop Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $310,000
A holistic approach towards development of bacterial fruit blotch resistance in cucurbits
S. Burdman U Hebrew ; R. Walcott U Georgia; B. Zhao Virginia Tech; G. Welbaum Virginia Tech;
5202 – 2019 Panel: Crop Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $310,000
Elucidating and manipulating the CLAVATA-WUSCHEL circuit in cotton to understand meristem homeostasis in relation to fruit size and shape
B. Ayre U N. Texas; L. Eshed-Williams U Hebrew ; E. Van der Knaap U Georgia;
5183 – 2019 Panel: Crop Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $309,000
New formulation for biopesticides based on single cell encapsulation via pickering emulsions
G. Mechrez ARO, Min. Ag.; D. Shapiro-Ilan USDA, ARS; D. Ment ARO, Min. Ag.;
5023 – 2017 Panel: Crop Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $290,000
Bacterial fruit blotch: Elucidating the mechanisms of fruit infection by Acidovorax citrulli
S. Burdman U Hebrew ; R. Walcott U Georgia; B. Zhao Virginia Tech; G. Welbaum Virginia Tech;
5020 – 2017 Panel: Crop Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $310,000
The molecular dissection of the crop maturation trait in peanut
R. Hovav ARO, Min. Ag.; P. Ozias-Akins U Georgia;
4991 – 2017 Panel: Ag. Innovation & Engi  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $310,000
Using remote sensing to develop dynamic irrigation management zones     
J. Snider U Georgia; Y. Cohen ARO, Min. Ag.; G. Vellidis U Georgia; Y. Saranga U Hebrew ; W. Porter U Georgia; C. Perry U Georgia; V. Liakos U Georgia; A. Levi ARO, Min. Ag.; B. Shaked ARO, Min. Ag.; L. Rosenfeld ARO, Min. Ag.; G. Lidor ARO, Min. Ag.; O. Keisar ARO, Min. Ag.;
4734 – 2014 Panel: Crop Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $290,000
Identifying pathogenic determinants of Acidovorax citrulli toward the control of bacterial fruit blotch of cucurbits
B. Zhao Virginia Tech; S. Burdman U Hebrew ; R. Walcott U Georgia; T. Pupko U Tel Aviv ; G. Welbaum Virginia Tech;
4540 – 2012 Panel: Crop Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $315,000
The genetics of pod-filling in peanut under water-limiting conditions
R. Hovav ARO, Min. Ag.; P. Ozias-Akins U Georgia; S. Jackson U Georgia;
4501 – 2012 Panel: Crop Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $311,000
Identification of new glycan metabolic pathways in the fungal pathogen Botrytis cinerea and their role in fungus-plant interactions
A. Sharon U Tel Aviv ; M. Bar-Peled U Georgia;
4394 – 2011 Panel: Animal Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $290,000
Optimization of methodology for genomic selection of moderate and large dairy cattle populations
J. Weller ARO, Min. Ag.; I. Misztal U Georgia; M. Ron ARO, Min. Ag.;
4379 – 2011 Panel: Animal Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $300,000
Antigenic cartography of H9 avian influenza virus and its application to vaccine selection
E. Spackman USDA, ARS; I. Davidson Isr. Vet. Inst.;
4287 – 2010 Panel: Animal Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $320,000
Discovery and reconstitution of cross-reactive vaccine targets for H5 and H9 avian influenza
J. Gershoni U Tel Aviv ; D. Swayne USDA, ARS; T. Pupko U Tel Aviv ; S. Perk Isr. Vet. Inst.; A. Panshin Isr. Vet. Inst.; A. Lublin Isr. Vet. Inst.; N. Golander Isr. Vet. Inst.;
4216 – 2009 Panel: Crop Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $330,000
Control of Bacterial Fruit Blotch of Cucurbits Using the Maize Non-Host Disease Resistance Gene Rxo1
B. Zhao Virginia Tech; S. Burdman U Hebrew ; R. Walcott U Georgia; G. Welbaum Virginia Tech;
4141 – 2008 Panel: Crop Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $324,000
A Novel Lectin Controls Wound-responses in Arabidopsis
R. Fluhr Weizmann Inst.; M. Bar-Peled U Georgia;
4105 – 2008 Panel: Animal Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $307,000
Exploration of the Epidemiology of a Newly Emerging Cattle-Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease Virus in Israel
E. Klement U Hebrew ; E. Howerth U Georgia; W. Wilson USDA, ARS; D. Stallknecht U Georgia; D. Mead U Georgia; H. Yadin Isr. Vet. Inst.; I. Lensky U Bar Ilan ; N. Galon Hachaklait;
4100 – 2008 Panel: Animal Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $315,000
Characterization and Control Strategies of Low Pathogenic Avian Influenza Virus H9N2   
S. Perk Isr. Vet. Inst.; E. Mundt U Georgia; A. Panshin Isr. Vet. Inst.; I. Davidson Isr. Vet. Inst.; I. Shkoda Isr. Vet. Inst.; A. Altory Isr. Vet. Inst.; M. Garcia U Georgia; N. Golander Isr. Vet. Inst.; S. Nagar Isr. Vet. Inst.;
4067 – 2007 Panel: Crop Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $305,000
Genomic Approaches for Understanding Virulence and Resistance in the Sunflower-Orobanche Host-Parasite Interaction  
D. Joel ARO, Min. Ag.; S. Knapp U Georgia; Y. Tadmor ARO, Min. Ag.; J. Bowers U Georgia;
3679 – 2005 Panel: Animal Health  |  Duration: 1 yrs  |  Budget: $100,000
Avian Influenza Virus H9N2: Characterization and Control Strategies
S. Perk Isr. Vet. Inst.; M. Garcia U Georgia; A. Panshin Isr. Vet. Inst.; C. Banet-Noach Isr. Vet. Inst.; I. Gissin Isr. Vet. Inst.; M. Jackwood U Georgia; D. Stallknecht U Georgia;
3656 – 2005 Panel: Environ/Water/Ren. Res.  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $345,000
Novel Herbicide Formulations for Conservation-Tillage 
Z. Gerstl ARO, Min. Ag.; T. Potter USDA, ARS; D. Wauchope USDA, ARS; D. Bosch USDA, ARS; T. Strickland USDA, ARS; C. Truman USDA, ARS; T. Webster USDA, ARS; S. Assouline ARO, Min. Ag.; B. Rubin U Hebrew ; S. Nir U Hebrew ; Y. Mishael U Hebrew ; A. Tal U Hebrew ;
3655 – 2004 Panel: Food Product  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $320,000
Entrapment and controlled release of nutraceuticals from double emulsions stabilized by pectin-protein hybrids
L. Wicker U Georgia; N. Garti U Hebrew ;
3492 – 2003 Panel: Crop Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $300,000
Success and failure in insect fertilization and reproduction - the role of the female accessory glands
Y. Heifetz U Hebrew ; M. Bender U Georgia;
3159 – 2000 Panel: Aquaculture  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $300,000
Streptococcus Iniae Infection in Trout and Tilapia: Host-Pathogen Interactions, the Immune Response Towards the Pathogen and Vaccine Formulation 
D. Evans U Georgia; A. Eldar Isr. Vet. Inst.; L. Jaso-Friedmann U Georgia; H. Bercovier U Hebrew ;
3126 – 2000 Panel: Animal Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $320,000
Targeted Molecular Typing of Pathogenic Avian Mycoplasmas
S. Levisohn Isr. Vet. Inst.; M. Garcia U Georgia; D. Yogev U Hebrew ; S. Kleven U Georgia;
2793 – 1997 Panel: Food Product  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $300,000
Interactions of Cloud Proteins, Pectins and Pectinesterases in Flocculation of Citrus Cloud
I. Shomer ARO, Min. Ag.; L. Wicker U Georgia; U. Merin ARO, Min. Ag.; W. Kerr U Georgia;
2727 – 1997 Panel: Aquaculture  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $300,000
Streptococcus iniae Infections in Trout and Tilapia: Host-Pathogen Interactions, the Immune Response Towards the Pathogen and Vaccine Formulation
A. Eldar Isr. Vet. Inst.; D. Evans U Georgia;
2495 – 1995 Panel: Crop Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $300,000
Tomato Spotted Wilt Tosporvirus and its Thrips Vectors: Epidemiology, Insect/Virus Interactions and Control
D. Ullman UC, Davis; B. Raccah ARO, Min. Ag.; J. Sherwood U Georgia; M. Klein ARO, Min. Ag.; Y. Antignus ARO, Min. Ag.; A. Gera ARO, Min. Ag.;
2222 – 1993 Panel: Food Product  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $275,000
Membrane Processing of Citrus Extracts: Effect on Pectinesterase Activity and Cloud Stability
L. Wicker U Georgia; I. Shomer ARO, Min. Ag.; U. Merin ARO, Min. Ag.;
2212 – 1993 Panel: Crop Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $275,000
Isolation and Functional Analysis of Drought-Induced Genes in Pinus
R. Newton U Texas A&M; J. Riov U Hebrew ; J. Cairney Paper Science &;
1996 – 1992 Panel: Ag. Innovation & Engi  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $230,000
Electrostatic Processes Underlying Natural and Mechanized Transfer of Pollen
E. Law U Georgia; S. Gan-Mor ARO, Min. Ag.; H. Wetzstein U Georgia; D. Eisikowitch U Tel Aviv ;
1852 – 1991 Panel: Animal Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $210,000
New Approaches for Detection of Mycoplasma iowae Infection in Turkeys
S. Levisohn Isr. Vet. Inst.; M. Jackwood U Georgia; S. Kleven U Georgia;
1773 – 1990 Panel: Food Product  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $200,000
Modification of Plasmalemma Lipids to Mimic Postharvest Changes in Lipid
R. Shewfelt U Georgia; S. Lurie ARO, Min. Ag.; M. Erickson U Georgia; Y. Leshem U Bar Ilan ;
1578 – 1989 Panel: Ag. Innovation & Engi  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $180,000
Nondestructive in-Line Determination of Moisture Content in Nuts and Dry Semi-Dry Fruits by Dielectric Properties Sensing
S. Nelson USDA, ARS; A. Zaltzman ARO, Min. Ag.; . Kraszewski USDA, ARS; Z. Schmilovitch ARO, Min. Ag.;
1311 – 1988 Panel: Environ/Water/Ren. Res.  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $200,000
Soil Erodibility and Dispersibility in Humid and Semi-Arid Region Soils
W. Miller U Georgia; I. Shainberg ARO, Min. Ag.;
1282 – 1988 Panel: Ag. Innovation & Engi  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $190,000
Aerodynamic Dispersion and Electric-Force Deposition of Pesticide Sprays in Greenhouses
E. Law U Georgia; G. Manor Technion; R. Oetting U Georgia; S. Gan-Mor ARO, Min. Ag.; E. Dubitzki Min. Agr.;
1173 – 1987 Panel: Ag. Innovation & Engi  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $150,000
Nondestructive Determination of Moisture and Sugars in Dry and Semi-Dry Fruits by Near Infrared Specrophotometry
G. Dull USDA, ARS; A. Zaltzman ARO, Min. Ag.; G. Birth USDA, ARS; Z. Schmilovitch ARO, Min. Ag.;
1095 – 1987 Panel: Food Product  |  Duration: 1 yrs  |  Budget: $112,000
Integration of Modified Atmospheres for Disinfestation of Dried Fruits
S. Navarro ARO, Min. Ag.; R. Davis USDA, ARS; J. Donahaye ARO, Min. Ag.; R. Dias ARO, Min. Ag.; . Jay USDA, ARS;
939 – 1986 Panel: Animal Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $200,000
New Genetic and Serological Approaches in Diagnosis of Mycoplasmosis in Poultry
S. Razin U Hebrew ; S. Kleven U Georgia; S. Levisohn Isr. Vet. Inst.; J. Glisson U Georgia;
744 – 1985 Panel: Environ/Water/Ren. Res.  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $180,000
Combined Application of Liquid Fertilizers and Pesticides through Irrigation Systems
S. Saltzman ARO, Min. Ag.; . Threadgill U Georgia; B. Heuer ARO, Min. Ag.; C. Helling USDA, ARS; Z. Gerstl ARO, Min. Ag.; C. Dowler USDA, ARS;
636 – 1984 Panel: Crop Production  |  Duration: 2 yrs  |  Budget: $100,000
Phenoclimatological Model for Rest Completion in Deciduous Fruit Trees
A. Erez ARO, Min. Ag.; G. Couvillon U Georgia; S. Fishman ARO, Min. Ag.; . Gat Meterol. Service;
577 – 1983 Panel: Animal Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $200,000
Selecting Broilers for Low or High Abdominal Fat: Genetic, Nutritional and Environmental Aspects
A. Cahaner U Hebrew ; H. Marks USDA, ARS; I. Nir U Hebrew ; K. Washburn U Georgia; Z. Nitsan ARO, Min. Ag.;
539 – 1983 Panel: Food Product  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $150,000
Detection and Control of Campylobacter jejuni in Poultry and Red Meats
N. Stern USDA, ARS; B. Juven ARO, Min. Ag.;
380 – 1982 Panel: Food Product  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $200,000
Protection of Grain from Insect Damage through Storage in Semiarid and Arid Regions
M. Calderon ARO, Min. Ag.; R. Davis USDA, ARS; J. Donahaye ARO, Min. Ag.; S. Navarro ARO, Min. Ag.;
364 – 1982 Panel: Crop Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $110,000
Genetic Manipulation of Almond Moth (Ephestia cautella) Populations as a Means of Reducing or Preventing Insecticide Resistance
D. Wool U Tel Aviv ; J. Brower USDA, ARS;
303 – 1981 Panel: Food Product  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $195,000
Modified Atmospheres for Controlling Stored-Product Insects
S. Navarro ARO, Min. Ag.; . Jay USDA, ARS;
195 – 1981 Panel: Animal Health  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $175,200
Vaccination of Chickens Against Mycoplasma gallisepticum
S. Levisohn Isr. Vet. Inst.; S. Kleven U Georgia; Y. Weisman Isr. Vet. Inst.; . Perlman Poultry Breeder;
184 – 1981 Panel: Crop Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $180,000
Pennisetum americanum x.p. pupureum: a Potential Forage Crop for Maximum Production of Digestible Nutrients Under Sub-Tropical Conditions
T. Kipnis ARO, Min. Ag.; W. Hanna USDA, ARS; A. Dovrat U Hebrew ; G. Burton USDA, ARS;
198 – 1980 Panel: Crop Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $400,000
Development of a Mechanized Meadow Orchard System for Fresh Market Peaches
A. Erez ARO, Min. Ag.; R. Williamson U Clemson; . Wallach ARO, Min. Ag.; . Sims U Clemson; R. Ben-Arie ARO, Min. Ag.; . Coston U Clemson; G. Couvillon U Georgia; C. Hood U Clemson;
81 – 1980 Panel: Crop Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $146,540
The Effect of Plant and Environmental Factors on Photosynthetic Efficiency
B. Bravdo U Hebrew ; . Pallas U Georgia;
43 – 1979 Panel: Crop Production  |  Duration: 3 yrs  |  Budget: $98,480
Climatic Requirements for Rest Completion in Dormant Peach and Apple Buds
A. Erez ARO, Min. Ag.; G. Couvillon U Georgia;