Currently Funded Projects

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.  […]

Dr. William Miller, Cornell University, $20,000, 3 year project

2006 Annual Progress Report
 Dr. Hye-Ji Kim and Dr. William B. Miller, Department of Horticulture, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY  14853

INDUSTRY NEEDS ADDRESSED
With financial support from AFE, we have conducted initial investigations into the cause of bud necrosis in oriental lilies.  This disorder is characterized by sunken, darkened […]

Dr. Michael Reid, University of California, Davis, $39,000, 2 year project

2005 Annual Progress Report

INDUSTRY NEEDS ADDRESSED

This research project is focused on improving the postharvest handling and postharvest performance of floral crops.  The overriding need of the cut flower industry is to increase the consumption of flowers in the United States, which is low compared […]

Cleanliness and Care: Providing Practical Solutions to Increase Fresh Cut Flowers, Dr. Terril Nell, University of Florida, $51,000, 3 year project
Research Update - January 2006

Terril A. Nell, Andrew J. Macnish and Ria T. Leonard

Department of Environmental Horticulture, University of Florida, Gainesville FL 32611
Project Overview for 2005
Proper cleanliness and care is imperative to maximize the postharvest […]