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

Friday, 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

Friday, 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

Friday, 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)

Special Research Report #446: Postproduction – Best Practices: New Specialized Treatments for Fresh Cut Flowers

Friday, 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 #446: Postproduction (PDF)

Scientific Research Funding – Call for Pre-Proposals

Friday, January 22nd, 2010

The American Floral Endowment is calling for “Pre-Proposals” from researchers interested in 2011-2012 funding for production and post-production scientific research projects. “If you don’t submit a pre-proposal, you can’t be considered,” said Dr. Gus DeHertogh, AFE’s research coordinator. “I urge all researchers to consider submitting a project.”
The Endowment funds scientific research on a wide range [...]

March 1 Application Deadline for Internship/Scholarship Opportunities

Tuesday, 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 [...]

February 1st Scholarship Application Deadline – Paul Ecke Jr. MS/Ph.D. Scholarship

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

This, merit-based, prestigious Scholarship has been funded by contributions to The American Floral Endowment (AFE) from the floral industry and other sources. The Scholarship honors Mr. Paul Ecke, Jr. of Encinitas, CA who made indispensable contributions to the advancement of the global floriculture industry. Among his many interests was concern for the future of floriculture, [...]