Research
HRI Journal Expands Scope and Accessibility
The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) has announced changes to both the scope of and access to the Journal of Environmental Horticulture with the launch of a new online platform at www.hrijournal.org. The peer-reviewed was born in 1983... more »
AFE Updates FMRF Website
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) has updated the website for the Floral Marketing Research Fund (FMRF) at www.fmrf.org. The website has been improved and features easier navigation for users to access the free research reports and... more »
NASA Inducts Fertilizer Into Space Technology Hall of Fame
A partnership between Florikan ESA and NASA has led to the induction of the Florida-based company and its founder Ed Rosenthal into the Space Technology Hall of Fame. The awards ceremony was April 6 in... more »
New Report Provides Insight on Power of Plants
Horticulture positively affects people’s lives where they live, work, shop and play, according to a new report from the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture (NICH). The benefits of consumer horticulture are spotlighted in "#PlantsDoThat, Horticulture:... more »
University Researchers Looking for Info on Hydroponic Food Production
Are you a hydroponic grower of food crops? Researchers at Michigan State University and Iowa State University need your input. Controlled environment agriculture (CEA) production researchers Roberto Lopez and Kellie Walters at Michigan State University... more »
Bee On the Lookout for New Pollinator Education Resources
As growers and retailers are continually looking for answers to consumers’ questions about pollinators and bee health issues, it can sometimes be difficult to have all the right answers. The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), the... more »
HRI Publishes Bee-Friendly Plant Lists
The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI), the research affiliate of AmericanHort, has released “Plants Bees Like Best,” a new publication providing research-based tree and shrub recommendations for supporting bee health. This resource is the most recent addition... more »
Deadline Set for AFE Research Pre-Proposals
The American Floral Endowment (AFE) is now calling for research pre-proposal applications for 2018-2019 funding, due no later than June 1. The primary research funding priorities are relevant to all segments of the floral industry:... more »
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