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FAPESP launches call with National Natural Science Foundation of China
Research proposals will be selected on the topic "Sustainable agriculture in response to climate change"
FAPESP announces the launch of a call for proposals with the National Natural Science Foundation of China (NSFC) with the theme “Sustainable agriculture in response to climate change”.
The initiative is the result of interaction between researchers from São Paulo and China at FAPESP Week China, held in partnership with NSFC on June 28th and 29th, in Shenzhen and Dongguan.
This is the second call launched by FAPESP and NSFC with reference to Sustainable Development Goal 2 – “Zero Hunger and Sustainable Agriculture” of the United Nations, which aims to end hunger, achieve food security and improve nutrition, in addition to promoting Sustainable Agriculture.
For the call, proposals will be considered on the following themes:
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Precision agriculture, development and implementation of agricultural monitoring and management systems based on remote sensing and Internet of Things (IoT) technologies;
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Genetic improvement of crops;
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Applications of artificial intelligence and machine learning for the optimization of agricultural processes;
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Integrated pest management and biological control of pests and diseases;
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Advanced soil and water management and conservation techniques that increase the resilience of agricultural systems to climate change;
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Development of new crops for efficient resource utilization and sustainable agriculture and natural resource conservation;
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Development of new crops resistant to biotic and abiotic stresses;
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Innovative solutions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in agriculture.
The budget requested from FAPESP must be prepared based on the rules related to the chosen FAPESP support modality: Regular Research Grant or Thematic Project.
The deadline for submitting proposals in the state of São Paulo is September 2nd.
In China, proposals will be received by the NSFC until September 3rd.
The call is published at: fapesp.br/16944