- Country: USA
- Summary: Research And Development For Biological Control Of Arundo Donax
- UST Ref No: 114709330
- Deadline: 14 Apr 2025
- Financier: Self Financed
- Purchaser Ownership: Government
- Tender Value: USD 395000
- Notice Type: Tender
- Document Ref. No.: W81EWF-25-SOI-0004
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- A.Short Description Of Funding Opportunity Erdc Seeks Applications For: Evaluation Of Biological Control For Arundo Donax In Southern California. There Is Potential For At Least Two Distinct Projects To Arise From This Opportunity, Including Determination Of Optimal Release And Monitoring Strategies For A. Donax Biological Controls, And Evaluation Of The Impact Of Biological Control On A. Donax Water-Use Efficiency, Growth, And Biomass Allocation. B.Background Giant Cane Is A Large (4-8M Tall) Perennial Grass Native To Western Asia And Likely Introduced Into North America From Spain In The Early 1500S, But Now Is Widespread With Considerable Capacity For Expansion In North America (Figure 1; Moran And Goolsby 2022). Reproduction Is Solely Clonal In The Us And Occurs Through Extensive Rhizome Networks Or Fragmentation. Large Knotty Rhizomes Form Underground Masses Up To Three Feet Thick And Provide A Source Of Regrowth Following Management. Giant Cane Infests Disturbed Habitats Near Water And Is Particularly Harmful In Arid Environments Where It Outcompetes Other Species And Has Extremely High Water-Use (Figure 2) (Seawright Et Al. 2009, Racelis Et Al. 2012, Goolsby Et Al. 2016). In Fact, Giant Cane Was Estimated To Transpire 56,200 Acre-Feet Of Water Per Year On The Santa Ana River Alone, Which Equates To Serving Approximately 190,000 People In An Area Known For Droughts And At A Potential Municipal Cost Of $25M In Lost Water (Iverson 1993). Figure 1. Habitat Suitability ...
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CLICK HERE TO LOGINResearch And Development For Biological Control Of Arundo Donax - USA Tender
The ENGINEER RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT CENTER, a Government sector organization in USA, has announced a new tender for Research And Development For Biological Control Of Arundo Donax. This tender is published on USARFP under UST Ref No: 114709330 and is categorized as a Tender. Interested and eligible suppliers are invited to participate by reviewing the tender documents and submitting their bids before the deadline on 2025-04-14.
The estimated tender value is USD 395000, and full details, including technical specifications and submission requirements, are provided in the official tender documents. Ensure all submissions meet the criteria outlined to be considered for evaluation.
