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Important Notice about Pre-Proposal Deadline

April 13th, 2009

Due to the recent decline of the financial market, the Endowment will not be soliciting Pre-Proposals in 2009 for the 2010-11 fiscal year.

Floriculture Scholarship Deadline Nears – May 1st

February 24th, 2009

Applications for AFE’s Floriculture Scholarships are due May 1st!

More than 15 scholarships are available to students pursuing careers in a horticulture related field.  Scholarships range from $500-$2,000 (issued jointly in the name of the recipient and the college or institution he or she would be attending).

AFE Bulletin – Winter 2009 (Latest Issue)

October 8th, 2008

Growing Opportunities with AFE.  View the latest AFE Bulletin for news and information!

Featured Research

Special Research Report #526: Improving media – pH management by developing a model of the interacting factors in the pH system

February 1st, 2009

Improving media – pH management by developing a model of the interacting factors in the pH system
Jinsheng Huang and Paul Fisher
Department of Environmental Horticulture, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611
William Argo, Blackmore Co., 10800 Blackmore Ave, Belleville, MI 48111
Report #526

Special Research Report #439 Evaluating the Vase Life of New Cut Flowers – Year 1 (2006)

November 1st, 2008

Evaluating the Vase Life of New Cut Flowers – Year 1 (2006)

Effective Use of Microbial Inoculants for the Suppression of Soilborne Pathogens in Greenhouse Crops

April 18th, 2008

Dr. George Elliott
University of Connecticut
($48,000)
Final Report

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