Our team includes researchers from several land grant universities, in collaboration with leading companies
Plant Science & Landscape Architecture
University of Maryland
p: 612.624.9703
e: jerwin@umd.edu
My primary research activities advance understanding of temperature effects on flowering and photosynthesis to increase high and/or low temperature tolerance. My research also focuses on how to increase natural plant defenses to decrease pesticide use. Short term efforts focus on controlling plants flowering, identifying ways to reduce inputs or energy, and identifying new heat or drought tolerant ornamental plants. Taken together, my research aims to enhance temperature tolerance, reduce chemical and pesticide application, identify new floriculture products, and reduce production inputs to allow local growers to compete effectively in a worldwide market.
Department of Horticulture
Clemson University
E-143 Poole Agricultural Center
Clemson, SC 29631
p: 864-656-4966
e: jfaust@clemson.edu
My research focuses on developing solutions for floriculture crop production problems. Current areas of research projects include: Stock plant and cutting production, postharvest physiology of unrooted cuttings, propagation physiology, and mist control strategies; Poinsettia growth and flowering; Environmental physiology of flowering plants, including the effects of temperature and light on crop growth and development; Programming the growth and development of herbaceous flowering plants.
Environmental Horticulture Department
University of Florida
2549 Fifield Hall, PO Box 110670
Gainesville FL 32611-0670
p: 352 273 4581
e: pfisher@ufl.edu
My research focuses on growing substrate, water, and fertilizer issues for the commercial greenhouse industry. We also work on cost accounting and computer decision-support tools that package research for growers.
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX 77843-2133
Office: 202 Horticulture/Forest Science Building
p: (979) 458-3277
e: charliehall@tamu.edu
My major research, teaching, & extension areas of specialization include strategic management, market situation/outlook, cost accounting, and financial analysis for Green Industry firms.
Department of Horticulture
Michigan State University
1066 Bogue St., Room A230, East Lansing, MI 48824
p: 517-353-0342
e: rglopez@msu.edu
Our research focuses on propagation and production of young and finish plants (floriculture, leafy green and herbs) in greenhouses, growth rooms/containers, warehouse-based plant factories, and vertical farms. Our primary emphasis is on how light (quantity, quality, and duration), substrate and air temperature, and carbon dioxide in controlled-environment agriculture (CEA) production influences crop timing, rooting, yield, quality, flavor, nutrition, and subsequent performance.
Michigan State University
p: 517-353-0350
e: runkleer@msu.edu
We are focusing on improving the energy efficiency of greenhouse crop production by determining how temperature and light can be manipulated to produce flowering crops in a consistent, predictive manner. We are also experimenting with several currently labeled and experimental plant growth regulators to improve floriculture plant quality and post-harvest longevity.
