The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has opened funding applications for the 2017-18 year. Secure funding for your floriculture research project by submitting a research pre-proposal application by June 1.
Primary research funding priorities include:
• Botrytis control.
• Thrips control and management
• Postharvest care and handling.
• Production management.
Read AFE's full list of scientific research priorities and the general application timeline for more details.
For the current 2016-2017 cycle, the endowment is funding more than $300,000 in research. Research projects can last from one to three years and any reasonable but justifiable budget will be considered.
Scientific research project examples include:
• 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 for free online, and a list of currently funded research is also available at endowment.org.
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