1994 HRI Research Grant Recipients
Biotechnology (5%)
Anatomy and Morphology of Tissue Proliferation in Rhododendrons, Dr. S. James, Berry College. GA $4000
RAPD Markers for Fingerprinting Cultivars and Detecting Tissue Culture Variants of Blueberry, Azalea and Rhododendrons, Drs. L. Rowland and R. Zimmerman, USDA, MD $3000
Cold Hardiness (3%)
Cold Hardiness Database, C. Hayes and T. Anisko, University of Georgia $4000
Compost (8%)
Organic Waste Media For in-Ground Container Shade Tree Culture, Drs. C. Chong and G. Lumis, Horticultural Research Institute of Ontano $2000
Growth of Nursery Plants Produced in Varying Rates of Yard Waste Compost, Dr. E. Smith, Kurtz Bros Inc, OH $10,000
Container Growing (3%)
Effectiveness of Foam Inserts and Copper in Reducing Container Heat Stress, Drs. C. Gilliam. J. Eakes and G. Keever. Auburn University, AL $5000
Fertilizer (9%)
Pulse Irrigation, Fertilizer Placement, and Fertilizer Rate: Effects on Plant Growth and Water and Nutrient Efficacy, Drs. C. Gilliam, J. Eakes, G. Keever, Auburn University, AL, and S. Warren and T Bilderback, North Carolina State University $10,000
Minimum Fertilizer and Irrigation Input System for Container-Grown Plants, Dr. U. K. Schuch, University of California $4000
Integrated Pest Management(IPM) (5%)
Developing Phenology Forecasting Models for Nursery and Landscape Pests, R. Wawrzynski, University of Minnesota $5000
Insects That Feed on Trees and Shrubs, New Illustrations and Life-Cycle Information, Dr. W. T. Johnson. Cornell University, NY $2000
IPM-Disease Control (16%)
Breeding Multiclonal Series of Resistant Red-Tip Photinia x fraseri, Drs. R. Johnson, National Arboretum, DC, and M. Dirr, University of Georgia $3000
Evaluation of Antimicrobial Proteins for Use in Controlling Diseases in Chestnut, Drs. H. G. Hughes, M. Graca and D. McMurray, Colorado State University $2000
Establishing Resistance to Dogwood Anthracnose, In Vitro and In Viva, Dr. E. T. Graham, University of Tennessee, and D. Wedge, Clemson University, SC $8000
Ash Yellows Disease Suppression in Susceptible Scions on Tolerant Rootstocks, W. Sinclair and H. Griffiths, Cornell University, NY $3000
Genetic Mapping of Blackspot Resistance in Roses, S. Rajapakse, Clemson University, SC $3000
The Persistence of the Fungicide Propiconazole In Treated Trees, Dr. D.Appel, Texas A&M University $5000
IPM-Insect Control (20%)
Naturally Occurring Insecticides and Allelochemicals in Rosaceous Trees, Dr. T G. Ranney, North Carolina State University $l0,000
Factors Influencing Azalea Lace Bug Distribution: Natural Enemies and Habitat Diversity, P. Leddy, University of Maryland $3000
The Effect of Rate and Timing of Nitrogen Fertilization on Azalea Lace Bug Injury to Azalea, Dr. M. J. Raupp, University of Maryland $2000
Screening Out Bedding Plant and Propagation House Pests, Dr. J. R. Baker, North Carolina State University $2000
Biological Control of the Banded Ash Borer Using Nematodes, D. Smith-Fiola and S. Gill, University of Maryland $2500
Greenhouse Trials: Fungi for Management of Thrips and Whiteflies, Drs. B. Parker and M. Brownbridge, University of Vermont $l0,000
IPM-Weed Control (3%)
Weed Control Strategies for Herbaceous Perennials, Drs. 8. Swanson II and J. Calkins, University of Minnesota $4500
Marketing (12%)
The Retail Garden Center Environment and its Effect on Consumer Shopping, L. Samsel, University of Nebraska $10,000
Consumer Selection of Garden Center Type: Conventional vs Mass Merchandiser, Dr. A. X. Niemiera, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, and Dr. K. Stone, Iowa State University $3000
Project Concept for a Study to Analyze the Attitude and Behavior of Nursery Product Consumers $5000
Propagation (1%)
Propagation and Replicated Field-Plot Establishment of American Elm Clones, A. M. Townsend, National Arboretum, DC $2000
Urban Horticulture (8%)
Survivability of Bracted Cornus Species, Cultivars and Interspecific Hybrids in the Urban Landscape, Dr. E. J. Garvey, National Arboretum, DC $3000
Understanding Species Differences in Tolerating Compacted Soil Conditions, Dr. N. Bassuk and S. Day, Cornell University, NY $1000
Developing a Soil Planting Medium for Urban Trees to Maximize Rooting Volume Under Pavement, Dr. N. Bassuk, Cornell University, NY $6000
Evaluation of Cultivars and Seed Sources of Trees for Drought Tolerance, Drs. H. Pellett and S. McNamara, University of Minnesota $2000
Water Quality (7%)
Best Management Strategies for Improved Water Quality at Container Nursery Facilities, Drs. K. Tilt and C. Gilliam, Auburn University, AL $5000
Minimizing Non-Target Herbicide Losses, Drs. C. Gilliam,. G. Keever and J. fakes, Auburn University, AL $3000
The Effect of Irrigation Water Quality end Fertilizer on pH, Calcium, and Magnesium Management of Peat Based Media, Dr. B. Argo, Michigan State University $3000
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