ASCFG Research Grant Reports

"Comparison of Dahlia Cultivars for Postharvest Life and Field Production." (2022)
Dr. Stephanie Burnett, University of Maine
Dr. Bryan Peterson, University of Maine
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"Producing Cut Flowers Through Drought: Evaluating Early-season Freesia Followed by Water-wise Annuals." (2022)
Dr. Melanie Stock, Utah State University
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"Quantifying the Influence of Vernalization Duration and Temperature and Photoperiod of Ranunculus Cut Flower Production." (2022)
Dr. Roberto Lopez, Michigan State University
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"Manipulating Light Quality and Duration to Improve the Greenhouse Production of Specialty Cut Flowers." (2021)
Roberto Lopez, Michigan State University
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"Long-term Subzero Storage of Specialty Cut Flowers." (2021)
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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"Evaluating Protected Cultivation of Freesia to Diversify Early Cut Flower Production in the Mountain West." (2021)
Melanie Stock, Utah State University

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"Comparison of Dahlia Cultivars for Specialty Cut Flower Production in the Northeastern United States." (2021)
Stephanie Burnett, University of Maine
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2020 Reports

"Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers." (2020)
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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"Research Update: Plant growth promoting bacteria used to control gray mold." (2020)
Kaylee A. South and Michelle L. Jones, The Ohio State University DC Kiplinger Floriculture Crop Improvement Program
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"Tackling the three challenges of dahlia production: bloom timing, nutrient management, and disease." (2020)
Melanie Stock and Claudia Nischwitz, Utah State University (USU)
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"Entomopathogenic Nematodes Were Effective against Western Flower Thrips on Chrysanthemum Plants, But Not in Gerbera Flowers, under Greenhouse Conditions." (2020)
Raymond A. Cloyd and Nathan J. Herrick, Department of Entomology, Kansas State University
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"Manipulating Daylength and Light Intensity to Improve the Greenhouse Production of Specialty Cut Flowers." (2020)
Caleb Spall and Roberto Lopez, Michigan State University Department of Horticulture
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"Dahlia Postharvest." (2018)
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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"Improvement of Tulip Storage and Vase Life Through Various Postharvest Handling Techniques." (2018)
Nathan Jahnke, North Carolina State University
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"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)." (2018)
Kaylee South, Laura Chapin, and Michelle Jones, The Ohio State University DC Kiplinger Floriculture Crop Improvement Program
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"Improving Production Schedules for High-Value Perennial Flowers in Utah: Peony." (2018)
Melanie Stock, Utah State University
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2017 Reports

"Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers." (2017)
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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"Zinnia Meltdown." (2017)
Dr. Fulya Baysal-Gure, Tennessee State University
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2016 Reports

"Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers."
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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"Determine the Effect of Foliar Applications of Entomopathic Nematodes and Water Sprays on Western Flower Thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis, Populations." (2016)
Raymond Cloyd, Kansas State University

"A Survey of Peony Disease in the Central and Eastern United States." (2016)
Gary Chastagner, W.S.U. Puyallup Plant Pathology
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"Extending Postharvest Longevity of Cut Dahlia." (2016)
Holly L. Scoggins, Virginia Tech Dept. of Horticulture
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2015 Reports

"Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers." (2015)
John Dole, Alicain Carlson, North Carolina State University
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2014 Reports

"Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers."
John Dole, Alicain Carlson, North Carolina State University
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"Developing Effective Homemade Floral Preservatives for Extending Postharvest Longevity of Specialty Cut Flowers." (2014)
Iftikhar Ahmad, John Dole, North Carolina State University
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"Productivity and Profitibality of Direct-seeded vs. Transplanted and Seaon-long vs. Successional Plantings of Annual Cut Flower Crops." (2014)
Julia Kornegay, North Carolina State University

"Evaluate the Effects of Pesticide Mixtures on Insect Pests of Cut Flowers." (2014)
Raymond Cloyd, Kansas State University

"Confirming the Potential of 'Wild' Pepper Lines as Fall Cuts." (2014)
H. Chris Wien, Cornell University

2013 Reports

"Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers." (2013)
John Dole and Alicain Carlson, North Carolina State University
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"Postharvest Treatment of Hydrangea of Unique Colorations." (2013)
Henry G. Schreiber, Virginia Military Institute

"Determine the Effects of Pesticide Mixtures on Arthropod Pests of Cut Flowers." (2013)
Raymond Cloyd, Kansas State University

"Testing the Potential of 'Wild' Pepper Lines as Fall Cuts." (2013)
H. Chris Wien, Cornell University

"Production and Postharvest Evaluation of a New Sandersonia x Gloriosa Hybrid
as a Cut Flower." (2013)
John Dole and Alicain Carlson, North Carolina State University

2012 Reports

"Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers." (2012)
John Dole and Alicain Carlson, North Carolina State University
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"Determine the Effects of Pesticide Mixtures on Arthropod Pests of Cut Flowers." (2012)
Raymond Cloyd, Kansas State University

2011 Reports

"Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers." (2011)
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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"Low-risk Pesiticides for Control of Powdery Mildew and Leafspot on Zinnias." (2011)
Stanton Gill, University of Maryland

"The Effect of Crowding in the Seedbox on Cut Flower Performance: A Comparison of Species." (2011)
Chris Wien, Cornell University

2010 Reports

"Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers." (2010)
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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"Stem Length Increases with Solar Landscape Lights." (2010)
Chris Wien, Cornell University

2009 Reports

"Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers." (2009)
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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"Use of Trap Plants to Control Insects in Cut Flowers." (2009)
Stanton Gill, University of Maryland

"Petal Drop in Sunflowers: Varietal Differences and Possible Remedies." (2009)
Chris Wien And Joyous Tata, Cornell University

2008 Reports

"Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers." (2008)
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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"Development of Coleus as a Cut Foliage." (2008)
Todd Cavins, North Carolina State University

"Manipulation of Daylength for Optimum Flower Size and Earliness of Cut Sunflowers." (2008)
Chris Wien, Cornell University

2007 Reports

"Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers." (2007)
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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2006 Reports

"Postharvest of Specialty Cut Flowers." (2006)
John Dole, North Carolina State University
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"Potential Opportunities to Expand High Tunnel Lisianthus Production in the Mid-Atlantic through Season Extension and Overwintering." (2006)
Stanton Gill et al University of Maryland

"The Potential of Dicentra spectabilis as a Cut Flower." (2006)
Laurie Hodges, University of Nebraska

2005 Reports

"Forcing Woody Cut Stems." (2005)
Lane Greer, Richard Harkess, Mississippi State University

"Evaluation of Harpin Proteins to Trigger Natural Plant Defenses to Protect Against Disease and Pest Damage and Increasing Plant Yields." (2005)
Stanton Gill, University of Maryland

2004 Reports

"Evaluation of Photoselective Films for Stem Elongation of Selected Cut Flower Species." (2004)
Teresa Cerny, Tom Wikstrom, and Nihal Rajapakse, Utah State University

"Foliar Feeding During Crop Raising and Directly Prior to Harvest and its Effects on Postharvest Condition and Vase Life of Specialty Cut Flowers." (2004)
Becky Pugliese, Chesapeake Bay Flower Farm, Virginia

"Evaluating Harvesting Stage, Ethylene, and Ethylene Inhibitor on Postharvest Leaf and Flower Quality of Cut Lilies." (2003)
Susan S. Han, University of Massachusetts

"Effects of Five Colored Plastic Mulches on Lisianthus Field Production." (2003)
Stanton Gill, David Martin, Caragh Fitzgerald, and Chuck Shuster, University of Maryland Cooperative Extension

"Development of Improved Cultivars of Stokes Aster for Cut Flower Use." (2003)
Dennis J. Werner and Jessica Gaus, North Carolina State University

2002 Reports

"Encouraging Early Leaf Drop in Woody Cut Ornamentals." (2002)
Lane Greer and John Dole, North Carolina State University

"Evaluating Harvesting Stage, Ethylene, and Ethylene Inhibitor on Postharvest Leaf and Flower Quality of Cut Lilies." (2002)
Susan S. Han, University of Massachusetts

2001 Reports

"Field Trial for the Investigating Control of Potato Leafhopper on Cut Flower Dahlias." (2001)
Stanton Gill, David Jefferson, Rondalyn Reeser, and Michael Raupp, University of Maryland Cooperative

"Cut Flower Productivity and Weed Control with Selected Herbicides." (2001)
E. Jay Holcomb, Tracey Harpster, Robert Berghage, and Larry Kuhns, Pennsylvania State University

2000 Reports

"An Investigation of Growing Cut Flowers Under Different Nutrient Regimes in Combination with Vegetables on Plastic." (2000)
Gerald E. Draheim and Ron Goldy, Michigan State University