{"id":32,"date":"2023-11-08T01:34:15","date_gmt":"2023-11-08T01:34:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eric-afe.dev.nmcteam.com\/?page_id=32"},"modified":"2026-04-01T14:17:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-01T14:17:38","slug":"floriculture-and-nursery-research-initiative-fnri","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/research\/floriculture-and-nursery-research-initiative-fnri","title":{"rendered":"Iniciativa de Investigaci\u00f3n en Floricultura y Viveros"},"content":{"rendered":"<div\n\tid=\"block_28fea6a8a3bf84037eeb41eca016d106\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--masthead alignfull  -no-image\">\n\t  \t\t\t<div class=\"masthead_content\">\n\t<div class=\"bound boundwide\">\n\t\t<h1 class=\"masthead_title\">Iniciativa de Investigaci\u00f3n en Floricultura y Viveros<\/h1>\n\t<div class=\"masthead_intro\">\n\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Partnering with USDA-ARS to generate scientific research on high-priority issues.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\t<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tid=\"block_b5b719da21b3f64b8200ca599ebc60ba\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--jump-nav aligntrue  jump-nav   aligntrue\">\n\t\t<div class=\"nmc-block_header\">\n\t\t<h2 class=\"nmc-block_title\">\n\t\tExplorar\n\t<\/h2>\n\t\t<\/div>\t<ul class=\"jump\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jump_li\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#over\" class=\"jump_a\" >Overview<\/a>\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jump_li\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#history\" class=\"jump_a\" >Historia<\/a>\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t\t\t<li class=\"jump_li\">\n\t\t\t\t<a href=\"#funds\" class=\"jump_a\" >Currently Funded Projects<\/a>\t\t\t<\/li>\n\t\t\t<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nmc-block        nmc-block--background                leaf-graphic-left                alignfull        padding-single\">\n        <div class=\"pattern -left\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gutenberg\">\n        \n<div\n\tid=\"block_975d140b2e15caea6d33a207d865df0c\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--half-half alignfull  half-half   alignfull\">\n\t  <div class=\"bound boundwide\">\n    <div class=\"wrap\">\n      <div class=\"image\">\n                                                \n    <div class=\"img-variable\" style=\"width: 340px; aspect-ratio: 340 \/ 226;\">\n        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/Picture1.jpg\" width=\"340\" height=\"226\" alt=\"AFE Research Coordinator and a past SAF President Terril Nell, Ph.D., AAF, (pictured center) with North Carolinians Ted Todd and Debby Sacra of The Blossom Shop Florist in Charlotte, Mark Yelanich of Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, and Michael Trogdon, AAF, of Burge Flower Shop, Inc. in Asheboro talk about the importance of FNRI funding with Corey Brown, a legislative assistant in the office of Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), during SAF\u2019s Congressional Action Days this past March.\" loading=\"lazy\">\n    <\/div>\n          <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\" viewbox=\"0 0 15 15\" fill=\"none\" role=\"img\" aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\"><title>externo<\/title>\n<path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M1.88345 13.1241H13.124V8.24662H15V15H0V0H6.75338V1.87594H1.88345V13.1241ZM8.25152 1.87594V0H14.9974V6.74587H13.1215V3.2041L8.16152 8.16405L6.84082 6.83592L11.7933 1.87594H8.25152Z\" fill=\"white\"\/>\n<\/svg>        \n              <\/div>\n      <div class=\"content\">\n        \t<h2 class=\"nmc-block_title\">\n\t\tMaking Floriculture Research A Priority!\n\t<\/h2>\n        <div class=\"text\"><p><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Floriculture research is a priority and core program supported by AFE. In addition to the Endowment funding projects annually, we work with other industry organizations and government agencies to support additional funding for research for the industry. One of these partnerships is with the <strong>Iniciativa de Investigaci\u00f3n en Floricultura y Viveros <\/strong>where AFE works with AmericanHort and their foundation, HRI, to provide guidance on where funding should be focused.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --> <!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<\/div>\n        <div class=\"buttons\">\n                            <\/div>\n        \n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the photo above, AFE Research Coordinator and a past SAF President Terril Nell, Ph.D., AAF, (pictured center) with North Carolinians Ted Todd and Debby Sacra of The Blossom Shop Florist in Charlotte, Mark Yelanich of Metrolina Greenhouses in Huntersville, and Michael Trogdon, AAF, of Burge Flower Shop, Inc. in Asheboro talk about the importance of FNRI funding with Corey Brown, a legislative assistant in the office of Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC), during SAF\u2019s Congressional Action Days this past March.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>About FNRI:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Established by&nbsp;<strong><a href=\"https:\/\/safnow.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SAF<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong>and the then American Nursery and Landscape Association in the late 1990s, the Floriculture and Nursery Research Initiative (FNRI) plays a critical role in generating scientific research on high-priority issues that affect all segments of the industry, including post-harvest technology, water quality and pest and disease management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Effective Aug. 1, 2019, the American Floral Endowment assumed the role of floral industry liaison with the U.S. Department of Agriculture for FNRI, identifying research priorities, making recommendations to the USDA\u2019s Agricultural Research Service and evaluating the progress of research to ensure it is meeting its objectives. AFE and AmericanHort work directly with the Agriculture Research Service to recommend floriculture research projects and researchers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAFE has a long history of working closely together on myriad projects, and AFE\u2019s Research Committee has provided expert feedback on FNRI research, making this new partnership a logical next step,\u201d said Terril Nell, Ph.D., AAF, retired Research Director and past SAF president. \u201cAs a nonprofit organization that funds research and scholarships in floriculture and environmental horticulture that benefit all segments of the floral industry, AFE is perfectly positioned to help identify the industry challenges and priorities best suited for FNRI research.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Society of American Florists and AmericanHort both support the Floriculture and Nursery Research Initiative (FNRI) through lobbying efforts for additional funding and communicating with members of Congress so that they are aware of the importance of FNRI research to the floral and nursery industry and their constituents.<\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tid=\"block_c6c497acfc6d3b902a0bd7e1df96e42a\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--spacer alignfull  small\">\n\t  <div class=\"spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"nmc-block        nmc-block--background        -green        leaf-graphic-right                alignfull        padding-single\">\n        <div class=\"pattern -right\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"gutenberg\">\n        \n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"history\">History of USDA-ARS Floriculture and Nursery Research Initiative (FNRI)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The ARS Floriculture and Nursery Research Initiative (FNRI) was presented to congress in 1998 by the American Nursery Landscape Association and Society of American Florists (SAF). The initiative was the culmination of five years of surveys and discussions among the green industry, academic researchers, and the USDA Agricultural Research Service (ARS) to identify priority research goals and key projects in environmental horticulture. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FNRI was first funded in FY 1999 with $1 million in congressionally appropriated funding to ARS. Since that time, there have been six additional funding increases of more than $6 million, although actual appropriated dollars have been adjusted for rescissions, sequestration, and other changes to federal base funding. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FNRI uses a model of tripartite coordination between ARS Office of National Programs, commodity groups (American Floral Endowment \u2013 AFE and AmericanHort), and university cooperators. AFE and HRI make recommendations to set research priorities each year to ARS. Over the years, some FNRI funds have been moved to ARS base funds in order to hire permanent ARS scientists for FNRI objectives, mostly at the U.S. National Arboretum (USNA). The remaining funds are distributed to floral and nursery researchers on a yearly basis as determined by ARS Office of National Programs in consultation with AFE and AmericanHort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FNRI funding represents a substantial portion of the overall ARS effort in floriculture and nursery research and a unique public-private partnership funded through ARS. FNRI plays a critical role in generating scientific research on high-priority issues that affect all segments of the floral and nursery industries, including post-harvest technology, water quality, and pest and disease management. In FY2019, the total amount allocated for FNRI at ARS headquarters was nearly three million dollars. This amount does not include FNRI funding that has been converted into ARS base funds.<\/p>\n\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tid=\"block_208cd13a7fa4d3cbf4392e9b96267309\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--grant-flyer alignfull   -filled -reverse\">\n\t  <div class=\"bound boundwider wrap\">\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      \t<h2 class=\"nmc-block_title\">\n\t\tFNRI FY 2023 Annual Report\n\t<\/h2>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/assets\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/FNRI-ANNUAL-REPORTS-FY-23_FINAL.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn -pink\">View Annual Report <\/a>\n          <\/div>\n    <div class=\"flyer\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/04\/FNRI-ANNUAL-REPORTS-FY-23_FINAL_Page_001.jpg\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n    <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tid=\"block_3c61b4897a808b017b59dbe620c8b374\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--grant-flyer alignfull   -filled -reverse\">\n\t  <div class=\"bound boundwider wrap\">\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      \t<h2 class=\"nmc-block_title\">\n\t\tFNRI FY 2020 Annual Report\n\t<\/h2>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/assets\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/FNRI-ANNUAL-REPORTS-FY2020.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn -pink\">View Annual Report<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n    <div class=\"flyer\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-19-at-8.16.23\u202fPM.png\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n    <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tid=\"block_6e55e8e2d4a7d1293802742271dbe994\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--grant-flyer alignfull   -filled -reverse\">\n\t  <div class=\"bound boundwider wrap\">\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      \t<h2 class=\"nmc-block_title\">\n\t\tFNRI FY 2019 Annual Report\n\t<\/h2>\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/assets\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/1FNRI-FY2019-ANNUAL-REPORTS-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"btn -pink\">View Annual Report<\/a>\n          <\/div>\n    <div class=\"flyer\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Screenshot-2024-03-19-at-8.16.01\u202fPM.png\" width=\"\" height=\"\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\">\n    <\/div>\n    \n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"funds\">Currently Funded Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Germplasm Collections and Evaluations<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Germplasm resources for the floriculture and nursery industry at the Ornamental Plant Germplasm Center (OPGC):<\/strong>&nbsp;Yu Ma (The Ohio State University) and James Altland (ARS, Wooster, OH)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evaluating Native Plant Selections:<\/strong>&nbsp;Nick Gawel (Tennessee State University) and Lisa Alexander (ARS, McMinnville, TN)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Biotechnology<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Gene editing approaches to manipulating fragrance, with a focus on Lilium and Caladium, to understand plant metabolism and the production of fragrance.&nbsp;<\/strong>Thomas Colquhoun (University of Florida) and Joe Patt (ARS, Ft. Pierce, FL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Understanding the beneficial role of microbes for extending cut-flower vase life:<\/strong>&nbsp;Michelle Jones (The Ohio State University) and James Altland (ARS, Wooster, OH)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Development of a Novel Control Strategy for Thrips and Tospoviruses in Floral Crops:<\/strong>&nbsp;Anna Whitfield (NC State University) and Scott Adkins (ARS, Fort Pierce, FL)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Transgene-free approaches for gene editing in landscape plants:<\/strong>&nbsp;Wusheng Liu (NC State University), Thomas Ranney (NC State University), Hamid Ashrafi (NC State University), Darren Touchell (NC State University), and Margaret Pooler (ARS, Beltsville, MD)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Innovations for Production<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>UV-C Treatments on orchids and anthuriums to eliminate pests and pathogens during production:<\/strong>&nbsp;Dr. Dong Ho Cha (ARS, Hilo, HI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Development of Potent Ethylene Antagonists for Floricultural Crops<\/strong>: Dr. Rasika Dias (University of Texas at Arlington) and Dr. Sun (ARS, Hilo, HI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Drone-based precision application of pesticides in California floriculture production:<\/strong>&nbsp;Christian Nansen (University of California, Davis) and Kendra Baumgartner (ARS, Davis, CA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optimize an intelligent-decision air-assisted spraying system to increase pesticide application efficiency and minimize environmental impact for ornamental nursery crops:&nbsp;<\/strong>Heping Zhu, ARS, Wooster, OH<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Develop and implement supplemental high-intensity lighting for greenhouses:&nbsp;<\/strong>Erik Runkle (Michigan State University), Roberto Lopez (Michigan State University), and James Altland (ARS, Wooster, OH) *<em>Floriculture Research Alliance<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improve postharvest longevity and propagation performance of vegetatively propagated annuals through hypobaric (low pressure) atmosphere, LED lighting, packaging to improve temperature management, and disease control strategies:<\/strong>&nbsp;James Faust (Clemson University) and James Altland (ARS, Wooster, OH) *<em>Floriculture Research Alliance<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Optimize environments for vertical indoor propagation:<\/strong>&nbsp;Paul Fisher (University of Florida) and James Altland (ARS, Wooster, OH) *<em>Floriculture Research Alliance<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New technologies to reduce labor costs (pruning, height control), decrease inputs (fertilizer, space, labor) and increase postharvest life (carbohydrate status, ethylene response:<\/strong>&nbsp;John Erwin (University of Minnesota) and James Altland (ARS, Wooster, OH)&nbsp;<em>*Floriculture Research Alliance<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Economic research on incorporating technology into production of young plants, bedding plants, and potted flowering crops:<\/strong>&nbsp;Charlie Hall (Texas A &amp; M University) and James Altland (ARS, Wooster, OH) *<em>Floriculture Research Alliance<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Resource efficiency for Controlled Environment Agriculture:&nbsp;<\/strong>Garrett Owen (The Ohio State University), Ariana Torres (Purdue University), Rosa Raudales (University of Connecticut), Neil Mattson (Cornell University), and Jennifer Boldt (ARS, Wooster, OH)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Revolution in a Pot \u2013 root-zone management, substrate, container, and irrigation designs to make gains in crop production and resource use efficiency:&nbsp;<\/strong>Jeb Fields, Louisiana State University, Lloyd Nackley, Oregon State University, Jake Shreckhise, Jim Owen, James Altland, ARS Wooster<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Climate and Economic Impacts<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Measuring Economic Efficiency in the Floriculture Production Value Chain:&nbsp;<\/strong>Charlie Hall (Texas A&amp;M University) and James Altland (ARS, Wooster, OH)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Determine baseline greenhouse gas emissions for nursery systems, develop strategies to reduce emissions, and develop strategies to increase soil carbon storage:<\/strong>&nbsp;Anna-Marie Murphy (Auburn University), Dave Williams (Auburn University), Stephen Prior (ARS, Auburn, AL), Brett Runion (ARS, Auburn, AL), and Allen Torbert (ARS, Auburn, AL)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Insects and Weeds Research<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Evolving and Integration of Management Plans for Major Taxonomic Groups and Potential New Invasive Pests of Ornamental and Floriculture Production:<\/strong>&nbsp;Lance Osborne, University of Florida and Cindy McKenzie, ARS, Fort Pierce, FL<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manage invasive ambrosia beetles to maximize tree health using repellents to push beetles away from vulnerable trees and attractants to pull beetles into annihilative traps:<\/strong>&nbsp;Peter Schultz (Virginia Tech), Jason Oliver (Tennessee State University), Karla Addesso (Tennessee State University), Chris Ranger (ARS, Wooster, OH), and Mike Redding (ARS, Wooster, OH)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Evaluate alternatives to neonicotinoid class of insecticides through biocontrol of thrips:<\/strong>&nbsp;Lance Osborne (University of Florida) and Cindy McKenzie (ARS, Fort Pierce, FL)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Develop new treatment options for the control of red imported fire ants that have lower cost, longer certification periods, rapid application potential, and less worker exposure:<\/strong>&nbsp;Jason Oliver (Tennessee State University), Karla Addesso (Tennessee State University), and Lisa Alexander (ARS, National Arboretum, McMinnville, TN)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Reducing Disease<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Virus Free Flowering Ginger:<\/strong>&nbsp;Jon Suzuki and Tracie Matsumoto Brower (ARS, Hilo, HI)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Application of 16s Technologies to Study and Improve the Vase Life of Cut Flowers:<\/strong>&nbsp;Bill Miller (Cornell University), James Faust (Clemson University), and Melanie Filiatrault (ARS, Ithaca, NY)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Understand of the diversity of Botrytis species, their pathogenicity and biology, source of inoculum, and sensitivity to fungicides to improve Botrytis disease management programs in bulb crops:<\/strong>&nbsp;Gary Chastagner (Washington State University) and Dilip Laksham (ARS, Beltsville, MD)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Population analyses to identify, monitor, and describe new, emerging bacterial pathogens in commercial greenhouses:<\/strong>&nbsp;Margery Daughtrey (Cornell University) and Melanie Filiatrault (ARS, Ithaca, NY)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Assess the incidence and diversity of pathogenic Pythium species in floricultural crops grown outdoor (chrysanthemum) and indoor (poinsettia, dahlia) on the same season; and monitor the movement of inoculum between outdoor and indoor crops grown simultaneously in the same floricultural operations:<\/strong> Carla Garzon (Delaware Valley University) and Jerry Weiland (ARS Corvallis, OR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prevent Phytophthora and Pythium infection through an integrated approach to plant pathology, genomics and marker development, and soil health and nutrient management in nurseries in the PNW:&nbsp;<\/strong>Nik Grunwald, Jerry Weiland, and Carolyn Scagel (ARS, Corvallis, OR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduce phytophthora root and crown rot on lavender and root knot nematodes impacting field-grown lavender, and Pythium root rot in chrysanthemums and poinsettias:<\/strong>&nbsp;Steven Jeffers (Clemson University) and Nik Grunwald (ARS, Corvallis, OR) *<em>In collaboration with the US Lavender Growers Association<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Determine disease susceptibility among cultivars of seed-geraniums and snapdragons to Pythium, determine the host range and virulence of Pythium species that may infect greenhouse floral crops, and characterize the efficacy of new active ingredients, including reduced-risk fungicides, biocontrol agents or biopesticides:<\/strong>&nbsp;Mary Hausbeck (Michigan State University) and Nik Grunwald (ARS Corvallis, OR)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Minimize impact of Boxwood Blight<\/strong>: Marc Cubeta (NC State University), Jo Anne Crouch (ARS, Beltsville, MD), Nina Shishkoff (ARS, Frederick, MD), and Jerry Weiland (ARS, Corvallis, OR)&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div\n\tid=\"block_ec3e709033ebbf4092262364e04ffb52\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--cta alignfull   -filled -reverse\">\n\t  <div class=\"bound boundwider wrap -green -centered\">\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      \t<h2 class=\"nmc-block_title\">\n\t\tExplore More of Our Research\n\t<\/h2>\n              AFE is committed to supporting research that advances the industry and combats current challenges. \n          <\/div>\n      \n    <div class=\"link\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/endowment.org\/es\/investigacion\/results-resources\/\" class=\"btn\" >View Resources and Reports<\/a>    <\/div>\n\n\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<div\n\tid=\"block_b95603e529dc61916e707ad67a5df4b5\"\n\tclass=\"nmc-block nmc-block--cta-tabbed alignfull   -filled -reverse last-block\">\n\t\n  <div class=\"image\">\n      \n<div class=\"image-auto\" style=\"aspect-ratio: 1400 \/ 681;\">\n\t<picture>\n\t\t<source \n\t\t\tmedia=\"(max-width: 600px)\"\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/dorne-marting-WJJ3xP5Z_vw-unsplash-scaled.jpg\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:2.0571428571429-fit:cover\/dorne-marting-WJJ3xP5Z_vw-unsplash-scaled--480.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<source\n\t\t\tsrcset=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/dorne-marting-WJJ3xP5Z_vw-unsplash-scaled.jpg\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:2.0571428571429-fit:cover\/dorne-marting-WJJ3xP5Z_vw-unsplash-scaled--1400.webp\"\n\t\t\ttype=\"image\/webp\">\n\t\t<img  loading=\"lazy\"src=\"https:\/\/e1.nmcdn.io\/afe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/dorne-marting-WJJ3xP5Z_vw-unsplash-scaled.jpg\/v:1-dynamic:1-aspect:2.0571428571429-fit:cover\/dorne-marting-WJJ3xP5Z_vw-unsplash-scaled--1400.webp\" alt=\"\">\n\t<\/picture>\n<\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <div class=\"bound boundwider wrap\">\n    <div class=\"content\">\n      \t<h2 class=\"nmc-block_title\">\n\t\t\u00bfBusca financiamiento?\n\t<\/h2>\n\n      <div class=\"tabs\">\n        <div role=\"tablist\" class=\"tabs_list\">\n                                  <button role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tabpanel-block_b95603e529dc61916e707ad67a5df4b5-1\" id=\"tab-block_b95603e529dc61916e707ad67a5df4b5-1\" class=\"tab\" >Investigaci\u00f3n<\/button>\n                                  <button role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tabpanel-block_b95603e529dc61916e707ad67a5df4b5-2\" id=\"tab-block_b95603e529dc61916e707ad67a5df4b5-2\" class=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Becas<\/button>\n                                  <button role=\"tab\" aria-controls=\"tabpanel-block_b95603e529dc61916e707ad67a5df4b5-3\" id=\"tab-block_b95603e529dc61916e707ad67a5df4b5-3\" class=\"tab\" tabindex=\"-1\">Subvenciones<\/button>\n                  <\/div>\n                  <div tabindex=\"0\" role=\"tabpanel\" id=\"tabpanel-block_b95603e529dc61916e707ad67a5df4b5-1\" aria-labelledby=\"tab-block_b95603e529dc61916e707ad67a5df4b5-1\"  class=\"tab_panel\">\n            AFE se compromete a apoyar la investigaci\u00f3n que impulsa a la industria y combate los desaf\u00edos actuales. 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