Camelina sativa for Hyperaccumulator of Nickel (CaSH-Ni)

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Program:
Exploratory Topics
Award:
$1,297,055
Location:
Amherst, Massachusetts
Status:
ACTIVE
Project Term:
12/01/2024 - 11/30/2027
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Technology Description:

University of Massachusetts–Amherst is developing a high biomass, fast growing, non-food crop as a nickel hyperaccumulating plant. Through understanding the molecular mechanisms for nickel hyperaccumulation in plants, a genetically engineered species will be developed, and its growth conditions will be optimized. Advanced characterization of soil chemistry will inform potential biodegradable soil amendments that increase nickel bioavailability.

Contact

ARPA-E Program Director:
Dr. Philseok Kim
Project Contact:
Dr. Om Parkash Dhankher
Press and General Inquiries Email:
ARPA-E-Comms@hq.doe.gov
Project Contact Email:
parkash@umass.edu

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