Deadline for AFE research pre-proposals announced

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.