The Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act provides research and extension grants to study and combat pests affecting tropical plants.
The Tropical Plant Health Initiative Act amends the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 to provide research and extension grants for tropical plants. It focuses on developing tools and treatments for plant pests and noxious weeds affecting tropical plants such as coffee, macadamia, cacao, and bananas. The bill also establishes an integrated pest management program, surveys plant health, and investigates plant biology and genomics. Funding authorization is extended through 2030.
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