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Growing Impatiens More Safely—A Plant Pathologist’s View
One important lesson that we’ve learned together as an industry is how to manage bacterial blight disease of geraniums. We’ve figured out that exquisitely careful sanitation procedures are critical at the upper levels of production, with constant checking for any...
Robotics, machine vision, and automation – The Future Reality of Flower Production
The new reality It would be very hard to argue against the notion, that a wide range of technologies will lead to marked changes to horticultural production systems in the coming decades. Many (possibly all!) other industry sectors are facing the same reality: 1)...
Smart Sensor for Measuring Plant Nitrogen Status of Floriculture Crops
Plant nitrogen (N) content affects the growth and quality of floriculture crops. The deficiency of N causes leaf yellowing and stunted growth. In many floriculture crop species, leaf yellowing is usually seen in the older leaves. However, this may not be the case in...
Inaugural Paul Thomas Intern of the Year – Renata Goossen
Cultivating the Next Generation It’s always good news to learn that a smart, hard-working, dedicated young person is preparing for a career in horticulture and floriculture—one where she can be expected to contribute mightily to higher standards, better products,...
Growth Promotion by Bacteria-based Biostimulants
How can biostimulants promote growth and crop quality? The most common active ingredients in biostimulants are beneficial microorganisms (fungi and bacteria). These fungi and bacteria can increase the availability of essential macro and micronutrients that would...
COVID-19 FAQs and Safety Guidelines for the Floral Industry
The Coronavirus hit the floral industry very hard this spring at a time that usually has high sales and profits. In the first few weeks of this pandemic, floral sales plummeted. We were concerned not only about the survival of businesses but for the health and safety...
Small Beginnings Can Achieve Big Rewards
Giving Back Through AFE's Heritage Circle Shirley Lyons, AAF, PCFI, recalls that during her tenure as president of the Society of American Florists, other retail florists would sometimes approach her shyly at industry events. “We’re just a little store,” they would...
Greenhouse Training Online Courses for 2020
The University of Florida's Greenhouse Training Online professional development courses for 2020, sponsored by AFE, have been announced, and include a new course on hydroponics. The first course for the 2020 schedule is Greenhouse 101, and begins June 1. The price is...
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COVID-19 FAQs and Safety Guidelines for the Floral Industry
The Coronavirus hit the floral industry very hard this spring at a time that usually has high sales and profits. In the first few weeks of this pandemic, floral sales plummeted. We were concerned not only about the survival of businesses but for the health and safety...