Noticias
La fecha límite para las antepropuestas de investigación de AFE es el 1 de junio
March 08, 2016
The Endowment wants to help you secure funding for your floriculture research project!
AFE is now calling for research pre-proposal applications for 2017-2018 funding, due no later than June 1.
AFE-funded research helps your flowers grow stronger and healthier!
The primary research funding priorities are relevant to all segments of the floral industry:
- Botrytis Control
- Control y gestión de trips
- Postharvest Care and Handling
- Production Management
Read AFE’s full list of scientific research priorities y el general application timeline for more details.
For the current 2016-2017 cycle, AFE is funding more than $300,000 in investigación. Research projects can last from one to three years and any reasonable but justifiable budget will be considered.
Scientific Research Project Examples:
- New Approaches for the Control of Botrytis During Production, Shipping and/or Retail Display
- Innovative Biological and Chemical Control Practices Leading to Successful Control of Western Flower Thrips in Flower Production
- Production and Handling Practices Providing High Quality and Long Lasting Cut Flowers, Potted Plants and Bedding Plants
- Evaluation and Development of Technology Leading to Greater Crop Efficiency and Improved Flower Quality
Final research reports from previously funded AFE projects are available GRATIS online, and a list of currently funded research is also available.
Aplica aquí and submit all supporting documents by the June 1 deadline!
