§ 7631. Agricultural biotechnology research and development for developing countries
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(a)Eligible entity In this section, the term “eligible entity” means—
(A)an institution of higher education that offers a curriculum in agriculture or the biosciences;
(B)a nonprofit organization; or
(C)a consortium of for-profit institutions and agricultural research institutions.
(b)Grant program
(1)In general The Secretary (acting through the Foreign Agricultural Service) shall establish and administer a program to make competitive grants to eligible entities to develop agricultural biotechnology for developing countries.
(2)Use of funds Funds provided to an eligible entity under this section may be used for projects that use biotechnology to—
(A)enhance the nutritional content of agricultural products that can be grown in developing countries;
(B)increase the yield and safety of agricultural products that can be grown in developing countries;
(C)increase the yield of agricultural products that are drought- and stress-resistant and that can be grown in developing countries;
(D)extend the growing range of crops that can be grown in developing countries;
(E)enhance the shelf-life of fruits and vegetables grown in developing countries;
(F)develop environmentally sustainable agricultural products that can be grown in developing countries; and
(G)develop vaccines to immunize against life-threatening illnesses and other medications that can be administered by consuming genetically-engineered agricultural products.
(c)Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated such sums as may be necessary to carry out this section for each of fiscal years 2002 through 2012.
(Pub. L. 105–185, title IV, § 411, as added Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7505, May 13, 2002, 116 Stat. 466; amended Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7310, May 22, 2008, 122 Stat. 1243; Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a), title VII, § 7310, June 18, 2008, 122 Stat. 1664, 2004.)
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- Public Law 110–234To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes
- Public Law 110–246To provide for the continuation of agricultural and other programs of the Department of Agriculture through fiscal year 2012, and for other purposes
- Public Law 107–171To provide for the continuation of agricultural programs through fiscal year 2007, and for other purposes
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- Pub. L. 105–185, title IV, § 411
- Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7505
- 116 Stat. 466
- Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7310
- 122 Stat. 1243
- Pub. L. 110–246, § 4(a)
- 122 Stat. 1664
- Pub. L. 110–234
- Pub. L. 110–246
- section 4(a) of Pub. L. 110–246
- Pub. L. 110–246, § 7310
- section 4 of Pub. L. 110–246
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§ 7631
Agricultural biotechnology research and development for developing countries
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Pub. L.Pub. L. 105–185, title IV, § 411
Pub. L.Pub. L. 107–171, title VII, § 7505
Stat.116 Stat. 466
Pub. L.Pub. L. 110–234, title VII, § 7310
Stat.122 Stat. 1243
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