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1995 HRI Research Grant Recipients
Container Production (8%)
Effect of Using Processed Recycled Newspaper as a Container Growing Medium Component on Plant Quality and Growth, J.C. Cole, Oklahoma State University $5000
Evaluation of Herbicide-Coated Fertilizers for Container Crop Production, Drs. C. Gilliam, G. Keever and J. Eakes, Auburn University, AL $7000
Above Ground Pot-in-Pot Tree Production System, Dr. A. Niemiera, Virginia Tech University $3000
The Survivability and Post-Stress Performance of Selected Container-Grown Nursery Stock to Cold Temperatures, J. Dwyer, Michigan State University $3000
Disease Control (14%)
Pollination Mechanisms and Pollen Storage Techniques in Cornus florida, E. Graham, University of Tennessee $5000
Cultural Controls for Juniper Tip Blight, Dr. T. Hsiang, University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada $5000
An Investigation Into the Causes and Prevention of Tissue Proliferation of Rhododendron, K. Mudge, Cornell University, NY $6500
Development of Molecular Markers for Blackspot Resistance in Roses, S. Rajapakse, Clemson University, SC $4500
Development of a Quantifiable and Reproducible Bioassay for Evaluating Disease Suppressiveness in Composts, Dr. A. Barkdoll, Full Circle Solutions, Gainesville, FL $7000
Genetic Engineering (15%)
The Use of the Phytochrome Gene to Dwarf Holly by Genetic Engineering, J.J. Swartz, G. Deitzer, S. Hebrun, University of Maryland and G. Eisenbeiss, National Arboretum, Washington, D.C. $5,500
Embryo Rescue to Enable Hybridization Success with Wide Crosses, O. Robacker, University of Georgia and H. Pellett, University of Minnesota $13,000
Engineering Virus Resistance In Nursery Plants, Dr. S.S. Korban, University of Illinois $12,000
Insect Control (21%)
Use of Natural, Plant-Derived Fumigants for Control of the Black Vine Weevil, J.P McCaffrey and R. Tripepi, University of Idaho $8500
Management of Thrips and Whiteflies with Insect-Killing Fungi Greenhouse Spray Trials, B. Parker and M. Brownbridge, University of Vermont $5000
Effect of Groundcovers and Mulching Materials on Weed and Japanese Beetle Grub Infestation in Woody Ornamental Production Systems, L. Weston and D. Potter, University of Kentucky $4500
Effect of Biorational Insecticides on Natural Enemies of Woody Landscape and Nursery Plant Insect Pests, Dr. F. Miller, University of Illinois $2000
Development of Sampling-Monitoring Methods for Improved Timing of Pest Management Applications Against Borers in Tree Nurseries, D. Alverson, Clemson University, SC $3000
Using Cryolite for Control of Black Vine Weevil in Field Nurseries, Dr. R. Kujawski and K. Iodine, University of Massachusetts Cooperative Extension $3500
Evaluation of Control Tactics for Minimizing White Grub Infestations in Nurseries, Dr. D. Nielsen, Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center $15,000
Marketing (8%)
Youth Guide for Planting and Caring for Trees in the Landscape, K. Ruppert and G. Davis, University of Florida $4500
Consumer Perceptions of Garden Center Product and Service Quality, J. Hudson, Auburn University, AL $5000
Horticulture Distribution Center Customer Survey, American Association of Nurserymen, Washington D.C. $5000
Propagation (6%)
Use of Subirrigation to Replace Mist and Improve Propagation of Trees and Shrubs from Softwood Cuttings, W. Graves, iowa State University; M. Imel, Sherman Nursery, IA; and K. Warren, J. Frank Schmidt & Son, OR $4500
Peroxidase Activity as a Predictive Marker of Rooting Performance for Woody Plant Cuttings, Dr. C. Davidson and R. Browne,Agri-Food Diversification Research Center, Manitoba, Canada $4000
Evaluating the Effectiveness of Low Light During Rooting of Difficult-to-Root Woody Plants, J. Zaczek, C. Heuser, K. Stainer and F. Witham, Pennsylvania State University $3500
Scholarships (3%)
Timothy Bigelow Scholarships $5000
Stress Tolerance (7%)
Identification of Traits Linked to Winter Hardiness of Forsythia, E. Ashworth, Purdue University, IN $2000
Evaluation of New Species and Cultivars for the Great Plains Region, J. Pair, Kansas State University $2000
Screening Woody Plants for Alkalinity Tolerance, Dr. N. Bassuk, Cornell University, NY $5000
Development of Stress Tolerant Trees, Dr. H. Pellett, Landscape Plant Development Center, MN $5000
Water/Fertilizer Management (18%)
Water and Fertilizer Use Efficiency of Plants Grown in Pot-in-Pot Production Systems, Dr. J. Ruter, University of Georgia $3500
Impact of Nitrogen Management Practices in the Nursery on Plant Performance and Establishment in the Landscape, R. Cabrera, Rutgers University and J. Johnson, Rutgers Cooperative Extension, NJ $4000
Effect of Irrigation Volume and Cyclic Irrigation on Nutrient Efficacy Water Efficiency and Plant Growth, Drs. S. Warren and T. Bilderback, North Carolina State University $5000
Reduced Leaching Fractions: Effects on Water Efficiency, Nutrient Efficacy, and Plant Growth, Dr. S. Warren, North Carolina State University Washington, DC $7500
Enhancing Survival and Water Usage of Landscape Plants with Mycorrhizal Fungi That Tolerate Nursery Fertility Systems, Dr. F. Davies, Jr., Texas A & M University $5000
Can Humates Reduce Fertilizer Use in Nursery Crops, T. Smalley and J. Ruter, University of Georgia $2500
Controlling Root Distribution and Reducing Irrigation Water Requirements Through Fertilization Practice, Irrigation Technique end Management, and Mulching, Drs. C. Storlie and R. Cabrera, Rutgers University, NJ $9000
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