The ASCFG Research Foundation has presented grants to several groups in the cut flower industry.
Chris Wien of Cornell University was awarded for his proposal titled Testing the Potential of “Wild” Pepper Lines as Fall Cuts.
At North Carolina State University, John Dole and Alicain Carlson will study the Production and Postharvest Evaluation of a new Sandersonia x Gloriosa Hybrid as a Cut Flower. They will continue their work on Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers.
Raymond Cloyd will Determine the Effects of Pesticide Mixtures on Arthropod Pests of Cut Flowers at Kansas State University.
Postharvest Treatment of Hydrangea for Unique Coloration is the focus of Henry Schreiber’s work at the Virginia Military Institute.
The ASCFG Research Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization, accepts grant proposals from cut flower growers, university and/or extension floriculture researchers, and industry specialists. The results of the grant should benefit specialty cut flower growers in the field or in the greenhouse.
The ASCFG is a trade association for commercial cut flower growers. Its goal is to produce and disseminate cultural and marketing information for field and greenhouse growers.
For more information go to www.ascfg.org
Source: Association of Specialty Cut Flower Growers, Inc.