Edwardsville, Illinois, February 21, 2008 - In 2007 the American Floral Endowment (AFE) awarded 19 scholarships to eligible horticulture students pursuing careers in a horticulture related field. All scholarships were provided as cash awards ranging from $500 to $2,000 with checks issued jointly in the name of the recipient and the college or institution he […]
Dr. John Williamson, North Carolina State University, $25,000, 3 year project
Other Project Team Members - Dr. George Allen, Res. Associate Professor, North Carolina State University
Dr. John Dole, Professor, North Carolina State University
Executive Summary
Although fungal plant pathogens are responsible for a large number of economically important diseases, few genes have been found that are suitable for […]
Dr. Ryan Warner, Michigan State University, $10,000, 3 year project
Executive Summary
Recent interest in fall planting of flowering bedding plants has spurred growth in sales of pansy (Viola xwittrockiana), a frost-tolerant plant. The success of summer-produced pansies for fall sales suggests that more opportunities exist within this market. Unfortunately, few bedding plant crops are frost-tolerant, limiting […]
Dr. Terril Nell, University of Florida, $45,000, 3 year project
Full Proposal
Dr. Terril Nell, Chair & Professor of Floriculture, University of Florida
Andrew Macnish, Postdoctoral Associate, University of Florida
Ria Leonard, Laboratory Manager, University of Florida
Executive Summary
American consumers consider flower quality as a very important criterion when purchasing fresh-cut flowers. However, consistently delivering high quality, long-lasting fresh flowers […]
Dr. John Dole, North Carolina University, $20,000, 2 year project
Full Proposal
Dr. John Dole, Professor, North Carolina State University
Dr. William Fonteno, Professor, North Carolina State University
Dr. Sylvia Blankenship, Professor, North Carolina State University
Executive Summary
Two key research areas for the cut flower industry are providing flowers with a long postharvest life and introducing new cut flower species. […]
Edwardsville, Illinois, February 21, 2008 - Last year, the American Floral Endowment’s (AFE) Vic & Margaret Ball & Mosmiller Intern Scholarship Programs awarded 18 intern scholarships to eligible students looking to gain experience in greenhouse production, floral retail and wholesale, and allied trade fields.
In March 2007, the award winners of the Vic & Margaret Ball […]
