Research

MSU Institute of Water Research names new director

Pouyan Nejadhashemi has been appointed director of Michigan State University's Institute of Water Research (IWR), effective Oct. 15, 2024. He will also continue as a professor in MSU's Biosystems and Agricultural Engineering and Plant, Soil... more »

New 3-year medical cannabis research project

Funded by UKRI’s Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC), and in partnership with Glass Pharms and the Advanced Plant Growth Centre at The James Hutton Institute, a new medical cannabis research program will be conducted.... more »

HRI redirects $250K for Phytophthora research

The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) announced that $250,000 in federal funds have been reallocated to address the growing threat of Phytophthora austrocedri, a pathogen threatening key plant species in the horticulture industry. The funds, provided... more »

Purdue research aims to improve tomato farming nationwide

Indiana ranks third in the U.S. for tomato production, and Purdue University’s Tomato Organic Management and Improvement (TOMI) project is working to boost that ranking. Purdue professor Lori Hoagland recently secured a $3.5 million grant... more »

Agricultural research plan is unveiled by agInnovation leaders

Leaders from agInnovation, a network of land-grant universities, announced a 10-year Research Roadmap aimed at addressing key challenges in agriculture. The plan was developed by agricultural experiment station directors from across agInnovation’s regions and members... more »

Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation awards $134,592 for floriculture research funding

The Fred C. Gloeckner Foundation Research Fund of the American Floral Endowment (AFE) has announced its funding of 10 research projects for 2024, totaling $134,592. The projects focus on floriculture and related fields, aiming to... more »

FMF explores sustainable floral design practices

A new study, “Perceptions of Environmentalism and the Use of Sustainable Floral Design Practices within the Floral Industry,” reveals insights into sustainable practices in the floral sector. The research, conducted by the Floral Marketing Fund... more »

New insecticide from Syngenta offers expanded insect control

Mainspring Xtra insecticide from Syngenta is now available for use in greenhouses, nurseries and ornamental landscapes. Mainspring Xtra is powered by two modes of action, featuring the active ingredients cyantraniliprole, which delivers broad-spectrum, residual control of chewing... more »

Trial Garden Report: Brilliant blooms in North Carolina

Bernadette Clark from JC Raulston Arboretum at North Carolina State University provided us with a trial garden report. Days during the reporting period were mostly hot and dry with full sun, and a few days... more »

Plant breeding and pest management considerations for growers

The production of horticultural crops through plant breeding is important so that new plant varieties or cultivars are available to consumers who demand new, improved and easy-to-grow plants. To satisfy demands, breeders evaluate seedlings or... more »