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In 2017, a special research campaign was established to address the control and management of Thrips and Botrytis. Losses from these pests affect all segments of the industry every day, and Thrips and Botrytis 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 more than fifteen multi-year research projects to reduce losses and produce higher-quality flowers and plants. Research and research findings like those presented today are possible only through industry support and contributions. Thanks to generous donors, AFE can provide research solutions to support a stronger industry. If you would like to make a contribution to support resources like these, please visit endowment.org/donate.
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Educational Training Packets
These training packets (right) are created by the American Floral Endowment as a part of our Thrips and Botrytis Educational Training Programs. Our first training sessions occurred in late 2022 in Colombia.
Additional sessions are being scheduled in the United States for 2023!
Feel free to download these and use them as an ongoing educational and training resource for you, your business and your employees! To download, select the image to the right to open it in a new tab and then press file – save as.
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Sponsors
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
- Galleria Farms
- Golden Flowers
- Jardines de los Andes
Find Solutions by Species
A particular plant giving you trouble? We’ve got you covered! Click the species below to see research reports in English and Spanish. Don’t see what you need? Contact lbarth@afeendowment.org to let us know and we will try our best to connect you to the best resources available.
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Calibrachoa
Chrysanthemum (Crisantemo)
Geranium
Gerbera
Marigolds (Tagetes)
Petunia
Poinsettia
Portulaca
Roses
Calibrachoa
- English:
- Can Western Flower Thrips be Managed without Insecticides? Bruce L. Parker, Agrin Davari and Margaret Skinner, 2020
- Can Western Flower Thrips be Managed without Insecticides? Bruce L. Parker, Agrin Davari and Margaret Skinner, 2020
- Español:
- ¿Pueden ser los trisp occidentales de las flores manejados sin el uso de fungicidas? Bruce L. Parker, Agrin Davari and Margaret Skinner, 2020
Chrysanthemum (Crisantemo)
- English
- Evaluation of UV-C for Management of Western Flower Thrips in Commercial Greenhouses Bruce L. Parker, Margaret Skinner, Ahmad Ghazanfari and Erin White, 2022
- Less is More: Reducing Fertilizer Application Adds to Chrysanthemum IPM Strategy Jessie deHaan and Rose Buitenhuis, 2022
- Can Western Flower Thrips be Managed without Insecticides? Bruce L. Parker, Agrin Davari and Margaret Skinner, 2020
- Distinction of arthropod-induced stressors of Chrysanthemum using hyperspectral imaging technologies Christian Nansen, Hoang Danh Nguyen (Derrick), Elvira de Lange, Stuart Marshal, Rachel Purington, 2019
- Manipulating nutrient inputs to reduce thrips in flower crops Rose Buitenhuis, Michael Brownbridge, Sarah Jandricic, Chevonne Dayboll, 2019
- Controlling Thrips: Start Clean by Dipping Unrooted Cuttings Rose Buitenhuis and Ashley Summerfield, 2019
- Español:
- Evaluación del uso de luz UV-C para el manejo de los trips occidentales de las flores en invernaderos comerciales Bruce L. Parker, Margaret Skinner, Ahmad Ghazanfari and Erin White, 2022
- Menos, es más: reducción de la aplicación de fertilizantes se suma a las estrategias de MIP del crisantemo Jessie deHaan and Rose Buitenhuis, 2022
- ¿Pueden ser los trisp occidentales de las flores manejados sin el uso de insecticidas? Bruce L. Parker, Agrin Davari and Margaret Skinner, 2020
- Distinción del estrés inducido por artrópodos en crisantemo utilizando tecnologías de imágenes hiperespectrales. Christian Nansen, Hoang Danh Nguyen (Derrick), Elvira de Lange, Stuart Marshal, Rachel Purington, 2019
- Manipulación de insumos nutricionales para reducir los trips en los cultivos de flores Rose Buitenhuis, Michael Brownbridge, Sarah Jandricic, Chevonne Dayboll, 2019
- Comienze limpio con inmersiones en sus esquejes sin enraizar Rose Buitenhuis and Ashley Summerfield, 2019
Geranium
- English
- Managing Botrytis blight on geraniums M.K. Haus Beck, 2003
Gerbera
- English
- Can calcium and silicon sprays reduce thrips damage? JC Chong, 2023
- Less is More: Reducing Fertilizer Application Adds to Chrysanthemum IPM Strategy Jessie deHaan and Rose Buitenhuis, 2022
- Natamycin for Botrytis Blight Management of Floriculture Crops Melissa Muñoz, Gabriela Calidonio, Guido Schnabel and James E. Faust, 2021
- Español:
- ¿Pueden las aspersiones de calcio y silicio reducir el daño de trips? JC Chong, 2023
- Menos, es más: reducción de la aplicación de fertilizantes se suma a las estrategias de MIP del crisantemo Jessie deHaan and Rose Buitenhuis, 2022
- Natamicina para el manejo del moho gris de Botrytis en cultivos de floricultura Melissa Muñoz, Gabriela Calidonio, Guido Schnabel and James E. Faust, 2021
Marigolds (Tagetes)
- English
- Evaluation of UV-C for Management of Western Flower Thrips in Commercial Greenhouses Bruce L. Parker, Margaret Skinner, Ahmad Ghazanfari and Erin White, 2022
- Encouraging Progress on Thrips Management with Ultraviolet Light Bruce L. Parker, Margaret Skinner, Ahmad Ghazanfari and Erin White, 2022
- Can Western Flower Thrips be Managed without Insecticides? Bruce L. Parker, Agrin Davari and Margaret Skinner, 2020
- A Novel Approach to Fungal-based Thrips Management with Marigold Guardian Plants Margaret Skinner, Agrin Davari, Cheryl E. Frank Sullivan, Bruce Parker, 2020
- From Marigold Guardian Plants to Habitat Hedges: Stepping It Up a Notch Margaret Skinner, Cheryl Frank Sullivan, & Bruce L. Parker 2019
- Insect-killing Fungi and Marigolds Team Up Margaret Skinner, Svetlana Gouli, Agrin Davari and Bruce Parker, 2018
- Insect-killing fungi for thrips IPM Margaret Skinner, Cheryl E. Frank Sullivan, Svetlana Gouli and Bruce L. Parker, 2003
- Español:
- Evaluación del uso de luz UV-C para el manejo de los trips occidentales de las flores en invernaderos comerciales Bruce L. Parker, Margaret Skinner, Ahmad Ghazanfari and Erin White, 2022
- Progreso alentador en el manejo de trips con luz ultravioleta Bruce L. Parker, Margaret Skinner, Ahmad Ghazanfari and Erin White, 2022
- ¿Pueden ser los trisp occidentales de las flores manejados sin el uso de insecticidas? Bruce L. Parker, Agrin Davari and Margaret Skinner, 2020
- Un enfoque novedoso para el manejo de trips basado en el uso de hongos y plantas trampa de Tagetes Margaret Skinner, Agrin Davari, Cheryl E. Frank Sullivan, Bruce Parker, 2020
- De plantas trampa de Tagetes a hábitats de cercos vivos: Un paso hacia adelante Margaret Skinner, Cheryl Frank Sullivan & Bruce L. Parker, 2019
- Webinars:
- Magnificent Marigolds: A Plant-Mediated System to Enhance Thrips IPM Margaret Skinner, 2021
Seminarios Web:
- Magnificas planta de mariagold: Un sistema midiado por plantas para MIP de trips Margaret Skinner, 2021
Petunia
- English
- Key Takeaways & Pointers for Botrytis Management Alternatives to Conventional Fungicides Melissa Muñoz, Gabriela Calidonio, and James Faust, 2023
- Can calcium and silicon sprays reduce thrips damage? JC Chong, 2023
- Evaluation of the Combination of Natamycin, On-Gard Calcium, and Howler for Botrytis Blight Management on Petunia Flowers Gabriela Calidonio, Melissa Muñoz, Guido Schnabel and James E. Faust, 2022
- Optimizing the efficacy of beneficial bacteria against Botrytis blight in greenhouse crops Michelle Jones, 2022
- Use of the Seafood Byproduct Chitosan for Management of Botrytis on Floriculture Crops Anissa Poleatewich, Ryan Dickson, Liza DeGenring, Leala Machesney, Josh Tebow, 2022
- Natamycin for Botrytis Blight Management of Floriculture Crops Melissa Muñoz, Gabriela Calidonio, Guido Schnabel and James E. Faust, 2021
- Biological control agents show promise as Botrytis management tools Melissa Muñoz, James E. Faust, Guido Schnabel, Hehe Wang, Gabriela Calidonio, 2021
- Beneficial Bacteria Identified for the Biocontrol of Botrytis cinerea in Floriculture Crops Kaylee South and Michelle Jones, 2020
- Protect from Botrytis Infection: Achieving results with calcium treatments James Faust and Melissa Muñoz, 2019
- Español:
- Puntos clave para tener en cuenta sobre estrategias alternativas a los fungicidas convencionales para el manejo de Botrytis. Melissa Muñoz, Gabriela Calidonio, and James Faust, 2023
- ¿Pueden las aspersiones de calcio y silicio reducir el daño de trips? JC Chong, 2023
- Evaluación de la combinación de natamicina, On-Gard Calcium y howler para el control del moho gris de Botrytis en flores de petunia Gabriela Calidonio, Melissa Muñoz, Guido Schnabel and James E. Faust, 2022
- Optimización de la eficacia de las bacterias beneficas contra el tizón de Botrytis (moho gris) en cultivos de invernadero Michelle Jones, 2022
- Uso del Subproducto de Mariscos Quitosano para el Manejo de Botrytis en Cultivos de Floricultura Anissa Poleatewich, Ryan Dickson, Liza DeGenring, Leala Machesney, Josh Tebow, 2022
- Natamicina para el manejo del moho gris de Botrytis en cultivos de floricultura Melissa Muñoz, Gabriela Calidonio, Guido Schnabel and James E. Faust, 2021
- Agentes de Control Biológico se muestran prometedores como estrategias de manejo de la pudrición por Botrytis Melissa Muñoz, James E. Faust, Guido Schnabel, Hehe Wang, Gabriela Calidonio, 2021
- Bacterias benéficas identificadas para el control biológico de Botrytis cinerea en cultivos de floricultura Kaylee South and Michelle Jones, 2020
- Logrando Resultados con Tratamientos de Calcio James Faust and Melissa Muñoz, 2019
Poinsettia
- English:
- Managing Botrytis blight on poinsettia M.K. Haus Beck, 2003
Portulaca
- English:
- Can Western Flower Thrips be Managed without Insecticides? Bruce L. Parker, Agrin Davari and Margaret Skinner, 2020
- Español:
- ¿Pueden ser los trisp occidentales de las flores manejados sin el uso de insecticidas? Bruce L. Parker, Agrin Davari and Margaret Skinner, 2020
Roses (Rosa)
- English:
- Key Takeaways & Pointers for Botrytis Management Alternatives to Conventional Fungicides Melissa Muñoz, Gabriela Calidonio, and James Faust, 2023
- Can calcium and silicon sprays reduce thrips damage? JC Chong, 2023
- New bioproducts for Botrytis blight management of floriculture Crops Melissa Muñoz, Gabriela Calidonio, Ana Maria Borda, Guido Schnabel and James E. Faust, 2022
- Evaluation of the combination of natamycin and calcium dips on Botrytis infection of roses Melissa Muñoz, Gabriela Calidonio, Logan Behnke, Guido Schnabel and James E. Faust, 2022
- Natamycin for Botrytis Blight Management of Floriculture Crops Melissa Muñoz, Gabriela Calidonio, Guido Schnabel and James E. Faust, 2021
- Can Western Flower Thrips be Managed without Insecticides? Bruce L. Parker, Agrin Davari and Margaret Skinner, 2020
- The Use of Calcium Sprays and Dips to Improve Botrytis Management Melissa Muñoz, James E. Faust, Guido Schnabel, 2020
- Research Update: Pink pigmentations in rose petals are not caused by Botrytis management in cut roses Melissa Muñoz, James Faust, and Guido Schnabel, 2019
- A pre-season checklist for Botrytis management Melissa Muñoz, James Faust, and Guido Schnabel, 2019
- Not all spots are Botrytis Melissa Muñoz, James Faust, and Guido Schnabel, 2019
- Protect from Botrytis Infection: Achieving results with calcium treatments James Faust and Melissa Muñoz, 2019
- Postharvest management of Botrytis during shipping and storage Ben A. Bergmann and John M. Dole, 2018
- Español:
- Puntos clave para tener en cuenta sobre estrategias alternativas a los fungicidas convencionales para el manejo de Botrytis. Melissa Muñoz, Gabriela Calidonio, and James Faust, 2023
- ¿Pueden las aspersiones de calcio y silicio reducir el daño de trips? JC Chong, 2023
- Nuevos bioproductos para el manejo del tizón de Botrytis en cultivos de floricultura Melissa Muñoz, Gabriela Calidonio, Ana Maria Borda, Guido Schnabel and James E. Faust, 2022
- Evaluación de la potencial sinergia entre las aplicaciones de natamicina y calcio Melissa Muñoz, Gabriela Calidonio, Logan Behnke, Guido Schnabel and James E. Faust, 2022
- Natamicina para el manejo del moho gris de Botrytis en cultivos de floricultura Melissa Muñoz, Gabriela Calidonio, Guido Schnabel and James E. Faust, 2021
- ¿Pueden ser los trisp occidentales de las flores manejados sin el uso de insecticidas? Bruce L. Parker, Agrin Davari and Margaret Skinner, 2020
- Actualización de investigación: uso de aspersiones e inmersiones de calcio para el manejo de Botrytis Melissa Muñoz, James E. Faust, Guido Schnabel, 2020
- Las pigmentaciones rosadas en los pétalos de rosa no son causadas por Botrytis Melissa Muñoz, James Faust, and Guido Schnabel, 2019
- Lista de ‘cosas por hacer’ en la pre-temporada para el manejo de Botrytis. Melissa Muñoz, James Faust, and Guido Schnabel, 2019
- No todas las pecas son Botrytis Melissa Muñoz, James Faust, and Guido Schnabel, 2019
- Logrando Resultados con Tratamientos de Calcio James Faust and Melissa Muñoz, 2019
Research and research findings like those presented are possible only through industry support and contributions. Thanks to generous donors, AFE can provide research solutions like these free to support a stronger industry. Consider making a tax-deductible contribution to AFE’s research and the future of the floral industry.
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