ASCFG RESEARCH FOUNDATION
The ASCFG Research Foundation
The ASCFG Research Foundation was formed in 2004 as a 501(c)(3) organization. This non-profit and tax-exempt status allows the Research Foundation to apply for grants and to raise money for larger research projects that would be conducted by universities. The Research Foundation is currently funded solely by ASCFG member donations and the Research Auction held most years at the ASCFG National Conference. The ASCFG Research Foundation supports a competitive grant program open to universities, governmental agencies, and other tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organizations.
Grant Recipients
- 2022
Comparison of Dahlia Cultivars for Postharvest Life and Field Production
Dr. Stephanie Burnett, University of Maine
Dr. Bryan Peterson, University of Maine
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- 2022
Producing Cut Flowers Through Drought: Evaluating Early-season Freesia Followed by Water-wise Annuals
Dr. Melanie Stock, Utah State University
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- 2022
Quantifying the Influence of Vernalization Duration and Temperature and Photoperiod of Ranunculus Cut Flower Production
Dr. Roberto Lopez, Michigan State University
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- 2021
Manipulating Light Quality and Duration to Improve the Greenhouse Production of Specialty Cut Flowers
Roberto Lopez, Michigan State University
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- 2021
Long-term Subzero Storage of Specialty Cut Flowers
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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- 2021
Comparison of Dahlia Cultivars for Specialty Cut Flower Production in the Northeastern United States
Stephanie Burnett, University of Maine
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- 2020
Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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- 2020
Research Update: Plant growth promoting bacteria used to control gray mold
Kaylee A. South and Michelle L. Jones
The Ohio State University DC Kiplinger Floriculture Crop Improvement Program
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- 2020
Tackling the three challenges of dahlia production: bloom timing, nutrient management, and disease
Melanie Stock and Claudia Nischwitz, Utah State University (USU)
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- 2020
Entomopathogenic Nematodes Were Effective against Western Flower Thrips on Chrysanthemum Plants, But Not in Gerbera Flowers, under Greenhouse Conditions
Raymond A. Cloyd and Nathan J. Herrick, Department of Entomology, Kansas State University
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- 2020
Manipulating Daylength and Light Intensity to Improve the Greenhouse Production of Specialty Cut Flowers
Caleb Spall and Roberto Lopez, Michigan State University Department of Horticulture
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- 2019
Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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- 2019
Determine the Effect of Foliar Applications of Entomopathic Nematodes and Water Sprays on Western Flower Thrips
Raymond Cloyd, Kansas State University
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- 2019
Evaluating Production Strategies for Ranunculus in the Intermountain West
Melanie Stock, Utah State University
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- 2018
Dahlia Postharvest
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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- 2018
Improvement of Tulip Storage and Vase Life Through Various Postharvest Handling Techniques
Nathan Jahnke, North Carolina State University
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- 2018
Biocontrol of Botrytis in Cut Flowers (Use of Beneficial Bacteria in Cut Flower Production Systems to Enhance Flower Longevity When Plants are Grown at Lower Fertility Levels)
Kaylee South, Laura Chapin, and Michelle Jones, The Ohio State University DC Kiplinger Floriculture Crop Improvement Program
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- 2018
Improving Production Schedules for High-Value Perennial Flowers in Utah: Peony
Melanie Stock, Utah State University
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- 2017
Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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- 2017
Zinnia Meltdown
Dr. Fulya Baysal-Gure, Tennessee State University
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- 2016
Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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- 2016
Determine the Effect of Foliar Applications of Entomopathic Nematodes and Water Sprays on Western Flower Thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis, Populations
Raymond Cloyd, Kansas State University
- 2016
A Survey of Peony Disease in the Central and Eastern United States
Gary Chastagner, W.S.U. Puyallup Plant Pathology
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- 2021
Evaluating Protected Cultivation of Freesia to Diversify Early Cut Flower Production in the Mountain West
Melanie Stock, Utah State University
- 2016
Extending Postharvest Longevity of Cut Dahlia
Holly L. Scoggins, Virginia Tech Dept. of Horticulture
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- 2015
Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers
John Dole, Alicain Carlson, North Carolina State University
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- 2014
Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers
John Dole, Alicain Carlson, North Carolina State University
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- 2014
Developing Effective Homemade Floral Preservatives for Extending Postharvest Longevity of Specialty Cut Flowers
Iftikhar Ahmad, John Dole, North Carolina State University
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- 2014
Productivity and Profitibality of Direct-seeded vs. Transplanted and Seaon-long vs. Successional Plantings of Annual Cut Flower Crops
Julia Kornegay, North Carolina State University
- 2014
Evaluate the Effects of Pesticide Mixtures on Insect Pests of Cut Flowers
Raymond Cloyd, Kansas State University
- 2014
Confirming the Potential of “Wild” Pepper Lines as Fall Cuts
H. Chris Wien, Cornell University
- 2013
Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers
John Dole and Alicain Carlson, North Carolina State University
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- 2013
Postharvest Treatment of Hydrangea of Unique Colorations
Henry G. Schreiber, Virginia Military Institute
- 2013
Determine the Effects of Pesticide Mixtures on Arthropod Pests of Cut Flowers
Raymond Cloyd, Kansas State University
- 2013
Testing the Potential of “Wild” Pepper Lines as Fall Cuts
H. Chris Wien, Cornell University
- 2013
Production and Postharvest Evaluation of a New Sandersonia x Gloriosa Hybrid
as a Cut Flower
John Dole and Alicain Carlson, North Carolina State University
- 2012
Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers
John Dole and Alicain Carlson, North Carolina State University
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- 2012
Determine the Effects of Pesticide Mixtures on Arthropod Pests of Cut Flowers
Raymond Cloyd, Kansas State University
- 2011
Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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- 2011
Low-risk Pesiticides for Control of Powdery Mildew and Leafspot on Zinnias
Stanton Gill, University of Maryland
- 2011
The Effect of Crowding in the Seedbox on Cut Flower Performance: A Comparison of Species
Chris Wien, Cornell University
- 2010
Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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- 2010
Stem Length Increases with Solar Landscape Lights
Chris Wien, Cornell University
- 2009
Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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- 2009
Use of Trap Plants to Control Insects in Cut Flowers
Stanton Gill, University of Maryland
- 2009
Petal Drop in Sunflowers: Varietal Differences and Possible Remedies
Chris Wien And Joyous Tata, Cornell University
- 2008
Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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- 2008
Development of Coleus as a Cut Foliage
Todd Cavins, North Carolina State University
- 2008
Manipulation of Daylength for Optimum Flower Size and Earliness of Cut Sunflowers
Chris Wien, Cornell University
- 2007
Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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- 2006
Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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- 2006
Potential Opportunities to Expand High Tunnel Lisianthus Production in the Mid-Atlantic through Season Extension and Overwintering
Stanton Gill et al University of Maryland
- 2006
The Potential of Dicentra spectabilis as a Cut Flower
Laurie Hodges, University of Nebraska
- 2005
Forcing Woody Cut Stems
Lane Greer, Richard Harkess, Mississippi State University
- 2005
Evaluation of Harpin Proteins to Trigger Natural Plant Defenses to Protect Against Disease and Pest Damage and Increasing Plant Yields
Stanton Gill, University of Maryland
- 2004
Evaluation of Photoselective Films for Stem Elongation of Selected Cut Flower Species
Teresa Cerny, Tom Wikstrom, and Nihal Rajapakse, Utah State University
- 2004
Foliar Feeding During Crop Raising and Directly Prior to Harvest and its Effects on Postharvest Condition and Vase Life of Specialty Cut Flowers
Becky Pugliese, Chesapeake Bay Flower Farm, Virginia
- 2003
Evaluating Harvesting Stage, Ethylene, and Ethylene Inhibitor on Postharvest Leaf and Flower Quality of Cut Lilies
Susan S. Han, University of Massachusetts
- 2003
Effects of Five Colored Plastic Mulches on Lisianthus Field Production
Stanton Gill, David Martin, Caragh Fitzgerald, and Chuck Shuster, University of Maryland Cooperative Extension
- 2003
Development of Improved Cultivars of Stokes Aster for Cut Flower Use
Dennis J. Werner and Jessica Gaus, North Carolina State University
- 2002
Encouraging Early Leaf Drop in Woody Cut Ornamentals
Lane Greer and John Dole, North Carolina State University
- 2002
Evaluating Harvesting Stage, Ethylene, and Ethylene Inhibitor on Postharvest Leaf and Flower Quality of Cut Lilies
Susan S. Han, University of Massachusetts
- 2001
Field Trial for the Investigating Control of Potato Leafhopper on Cut Flower Dahlias
Stanton Gill, David Jefferson, Rondalyn Reeser, and Michael Raupp, University of Maryland Cooperative
- 2001
ExtensionCut Flower Productivity and Weed Control with Selected Herbicides
E. Jay Holcomb, Tracey Harpster, Robert Berghage, and Larry Kuhns, Pennsylvania State University
- 2000
An Investigation of Growing Cut Flowers Under Different Nutrient Regimes in Combination with Vegetables on Plastic
Gerald E. Draheim and Ron Goldy, Michigan State University
