The Floriculture Research Alliance brings together university researchers and leading horticulture companies to collaborate on science-based solutions for sustainable floriculture.

Our research and outreach projects focus on efficient use of water, energy, agrichemicals, and nutrients, along with the economic aspects of these systems.

Growth, flowering and climate

Effects of factors such as light intensity, light spectrum, temperature, and carbon dioxide on plant growth, development, and flowering

Root zone management

Irrigation, water quality, substrates, and plant nutrients

Stock plants, propagation, and postharvest

Production, shipping, and rooting of plant cuttings, seed, and tissue culture transplants.

Economics and Marketing

Economics trends, crop budgets, automation, and consumer perspectives on floriculture products.

New crops

Development of new floriculture and nursery crops through breeding and crop production plans.  

Plant health

Pest and disease management, and their interaction with factors such as climate and plant nutrition.

 

Frequently asked questions

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What is special about the Floriculture Research Alliance?

Multa sunt quæ Societatem Investigationis Floriculturæ specialem faciunt

How do I sign up for the Floriculture Research Alliance?

Facillimum est Societati Investigationis Floriculturæ nomen dare atque omnia commoda sodalitatis obtinere.

I'm part of the FRA - how do I access all the resources on this site?

Click the "Sign in" button in the top right hand corner of the site's pages and enter the password.   If you've forgotten the password, contact us at  greenhouseprofessors@gmail.com