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Will Carlson Memorial Tribute Established

February 19th, 2010

ALEXANDRIA, VA, February 19, 2010 — A Memorial Tribute has been established within the American Floral Endowment (AFE) honoring Dr. Will Carlson, who died January 20, 2010, in East Lansing, Mich. The tribute was established by Jack Van Namen of Vans Inc., a long-time friend and former student of Dr. [...]

AFE Bulletin – Volume 1, 2010 (February)

February 19th, 2010

AFE’s latest news -  AFE Bulletin!

March 1 Application Deadline for Internship/Scholarship Opportunities

January 5th, 2010

Applications are being accepted for the American Floral Endowment’s (AFE) Vic & Margaret Ball Intern Scholarship & the Mosmiller Intern Scholarship Program for eligible students looking to gain experience in greenhouse production, floral retail and wholesale, and allied trade fields.  These two intern scholarship programs aid students in gaining hands-on, real-world experience in floriculture.
The Vic [...]

Featured Research

Special Research Report #449: Postproduction – Best Practices for Fresh Cut Flowers: A Care and Handling Checklist

January 29th, 2010

T.A. Nell, Professor and Chairman, R.T. Leonard and A.M. Alexander, Biological Scientists,
Department of Environmental Horticulture, University of Florida, Gainesville, 32611
Download report: Special Research Report #449: Postproduction (PDF)

Special Research Report #448: Postproduction – Chlorine Dioxide Reduces Bacteria and Increases Vase Life of Fresh Cut Flowers

January 29th, 2010

A.J. Macnish, Postdoctoral Researcher, T.A. Nell, Professor and Chairman,
R.T. Leonard, Biological Scientist, and A.M. Alexander, Biological Scientist
Department of Environmental Horticulture, University of Florida, Gainesville, 32611
Download report: Special Research Report #448: Postproduction (PDF)

Special Research Report #447: Postproduction – Best Practices for Retail Display of Fresh Cut Roses and Lilies

January 29th, 2010

T.A. Nell, Professor and Chairman, R.T. Leonard and A.M. Alexander, Biological Scientists
Department of Environmental Horticulture, University of Florida, Gainesville, 32611
Download report: Special Research Report #447: Postproduction (PDF)

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