Botrytis and Thrips Campaign

In 2017, a special research campaign was established to address the control and management of botrytis and thrips.

Losses from these pests affect all segments of the industry every day. Botrytis and thrips are challenging to control using currently available pesticides and management strategies.

AFE’s goal of reaching $1.5 million in pledges was met in 2019 with contributions from 24 industry leaders and organizations to support new and innovative research to address these challenges. With those funds, AFE has been able to support EIGHT multi-year research projects to reduce losses and produce higher-quality flowers and plants.

Thrips and Botrytis Research Library

This is the result of a five-year dedicated research initiative to address the control and management of Thrips and Botrytis. This library is a one-stop-shop complete with informative webinars, insightful fact sheets, and engaging articles in both English and Spanish.

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The following research projects are currently being funded by the Endowment:

Thank you to the following organizations who have made contributions in support of this important initiative:
  • Altman Plants
  • Ball S.B.
  • Bouquet Collection, Inc.
  • CalFlowers
  • Colombia Flower Council by Asocolflores & AFIF
  • Continental Flowers
  • Equiflor Corp. – Rio Roses
  • Falcon Farms, Inc.
  • FlorExpo, LLC
  • Fresca Farms
  • Golden Flowers
  • Jardines de los Andes
  • Joseph H. Hill Memorial Foundation, Inc.
  • Kee Kitayama Research Foundation
  • Len Busch Roses
  • Mayesh Wholesale Florist
  • Metrolina Greenhouses
  • Passion Growers
  • Royal Flowers
  • Tagawa Greenhouses
  • The Elite Flower Company
  • The Queen’s Flowers Corp.
  • Solé Farms
  • Sunshine Bouquet Company

Resources

Botrytis Overview
Thrips Overview

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AFE is committed to supporting research that advances the industry and combats current challenges. This research benefits every segment of the industry. We welcome new research proposal applications by August 1st of each year.
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