Research

Berger research greenhouses adopt Sollum’s dynamic lighting

Berger has selected Sollum Technologies’ dynamic LED grow light system to upgrade its research greenhouses, aiming to enhance crop performance through advanced lighting and substrate strategies. The collaboration will replace Berger’s current high-pressure sodium (HPS)... more »

New associate director named at MSU AgBioResearch

Kang Xia has been appointed associate director of Michigan State University AgBioResearch, effective April 14. She will work alongside director George Smith and associate director James Averill to advance research supporting Michigan agriculture and natural... more »

Michigan funds $5.1 million for climate resiliency research

Michigan State University, the Michigan Plant Coalition and the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development have awarded $5.1 million for four agricultural research projects through the Agricultural Climate Resiliency Program. Each project, funded for... more »

HRI opens 2026 grant proposals

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) is now accepting research grant proposals for fiscal year 2026, supporting projects that advance the green industry. HRI funds research on plant health, pest management, consumer behavior, production efficiencies and... more »

Green vanilla bean pods growing in clusters on a plant

Investigating economic potential of growing vanilla in Florida

University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) researchers are investigating the economic potential of growing vanilla in Florida with the aim of establishing an alternative — and potentially lucrative — crop to... more »

New fund supports floriculture industry advancements

The American Floral Endowment has launched the Demaree Family Floriculture Advancement Fund to support projects addressing critical challenges in the floral industry. The annual grant program will fund initiatives focused on innovation, education and industry... more »

Floriculture research grant proposals open through April 1

The Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund of the American Floral Endowment is accepting grant proposals for floriculture research and educational projects. The deadline for submission is April 1. Grants support research in plant pathology,... more »

Hemp microbiomes could improve CBD, fiber production

A recent study from the University of Houston reveals that hemp microbiomes may play a key role in boosting CBD and fiber production. Published in Scientific Reports, the research offers insights into the communities of... more »

Floriculture forum set for February in Florida

The 2025 National Floriculture Forum (NFF) will be held Feb. 21-22 at the UF/IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center in Quincy, Florida. Open to academic, governmental and industry professionals, the annual event fosters collaboration... more »

Poinsettia protection

Poinsettia production faces significant challenges, from the intense summer heat to the cool or freezing conditions of winter. These extremes make it a prime environment for pythium, a pathogen often referred to as the “common... more »