Impact of Irrigation and Fertilization Practices on Herbaceous Perennial Growth and Flowering
The visual appearance of plant materials is an important purchasing factor for consumers. Uneven growth, poor branching, wilting, and nutrient deficiencies can reduce the salability of plants. Insufficient irrigation and fertilization can impact various aspects of...
Introducing Research and Outreach Project LAMP: Lighting Approaches to Maximize Profit
Figure 1. Black-eyed Susan seedlings exposed to the same DLI as photoperiod increased from 12 to 21 hours. Plants receiving 21 hr of lighting had a 30% higher shoot dry weight than 12 hr plants. Introduction Supplemental lighting provides quicker crop turns, higher...‘BCAs are your little employees, treat them like that’
Dr. Mette Nielsen on how different aspects of greenhouse climates affect BCAs and the efficacy of IPM “Biological control agents can be seen as the grower’s little employees and just like people, there are things they need to enable them to work effectively.” This was...
Give the Gift that Keeps on Giving
Consider a year-end gift to the floral industry this holiday season. By making a donation to AFE, you are supporting the continued success of our industry through programs and resources aimed at solving challenges and promoting opportunities in floriculture. Donate...AFE’s Research Accomplishments – Past, Present, and Future
In 1843, Charles Dickens introduced the world to the ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. The visits by these spirits transformed Scrooge from being a miser to someone who treated everyone with kindness, generosity, and compassion. This same type of...
