The Department of Agriculture's National Institute of Food and Agriculture is seeking proposals for the Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase II. The specific topic of the solicitation is "Plant Production and Protection – Biology". The objective of this topic area is to develop novel ways of enhancing crop production and protection against abiotic and/or biotic stresses through the use of novel diagnostic technologies, plant improvement approaches, and tools or management practices that ensure healthy pollinators. The solicitation was released on November 14, 2023, and the application due date was March 26, 2024. For more information and to access the solicitation, visit the USDA-NIFA SBIR website.