1999 HRI Research Grant Winners

Animal Pest Control (12%)

Biology and Biocontrol Potential of Nematode Parasites of Slugs, P. Grewal, Ohio State University
$15,000

Repellents for Deer and Rabbits Derived from Plant Species, S. Ries, Michigan State University
$31,000

Cold/Stress Tolerance (6%)

Reducing Mortality of Cornus florida in Midwest Landscapes, C. J. Starbuck, University of Missouri-Columbia
$5,000

Development of Steril and Dwarf Cultivars of Woody Plants by Gene Transformation, A. Smith and H. Pellett, University of Minnesota
$3,000

Evaluation of Unusual Birch and Alder Species for Use on Marginal Soils of Managed Landscapes, W. R. Graves, Iowa State Unviersity and USDA-ARS
$4,500

Development of Dwarf Lilacs with Low Winter Chill Requirement, J.G. Waines, University of California, Riverside
$4,500

Identification of "Cold Hardiness Genes" in Landscape Plants, E. N. Ashworth, Purdue University
$5,000

Disease Control (12%)

Enhancing Disease Resistance in Nursery Plants to a Broad-Spectrum of Plant Pathogens, P. B. Lindgren and J. L. Jakobek, North Carolina State University
$10,000

Identifying Phomopsis Resistance in Chinese Juniper Associated with Shoot Epicuticular Waxes. A Promising Target for Genetic Improvement of Woody Landscape Plants, M. A. Jenks, Purdue University
$5,000

Enhancing Disease Resistance in Nursery Crops by Transferring Anti-Fungal Genes, S. S. Korban, University of Illinois
$17,500

Evaluation of Natural Products as Soil Drench Biopesticides to Control Soilborne Pathogens in Ornamental Productions Systems, J. C. Locke, USDA, ARS, USNA, FNPRU
$3,500

Biorational Compounds and Host Resistance for Powdery Mildew Disease Management in Dogwood, M. T. Mmbaga, Tennessee State University
$10,000

Hot Topics

Research Results: Hot Topics in the Year 2000, M. Thetford, et al, University of Florida
$7,000

Insect Control (16%)

Conservation and Classical Biological Control of the Cherry Bark Tortix in the Pacific Northwest, L. K. Tanigoshi, Washington State University
$ 15,000

Limnanthes Seed Meal: A Potential Bio-Rational Agent for Commercial Nursery Production, S. E. Svenson, Oregon State University-NWREC
$5,000

Assessing Intra- and Inter-Regional Variation in Phenological Indicators for Predicting Insect Pest Activity, D. A. Herms, Ohio State University
$8,000

Applications of Soybean Oil to Manage Insect Populations on Nursery Stock, D. Deyton and C. Sams, University of Tennessee
$12,000

Increasing the Efficacy and Utilization of Bacillus Popilliae for White Grub Control, A. M. Koppenhöfer, University of California, Davis
$5,000

Development of Foliar-Applied Green Lacewing Eggs as a Biological Control Method on Landscape and Nursery Plants, W. Cranshaw, Colorado State University
$4,500

Determining Certification-Quality Residual Control of Black Vine Weevil and White Grubs Using Bifenthrin in Potting Media, R. S. Cowles, Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station
$9,000

Evaluation of Asian Elms and Their Hybrids for Preference and Suitability for the Adult Elm Leaf Beetle and Japanese Beetle, F. D. Miller, University of Illinois
$3,000

Labor & Mechanization (30%)

Development of Nursery Industry-oriented Modules for a Prototype Distance Learning Course Called A Hands on Approach to Learning the Skills, Principles and Applications of Plant Propagation, K. W. Mudge, Cornell University
$8,000

Octopus: Automated Plant-Container Handling and Transportation System, H. Schempf, Carnegie Mellon University
$100,000

Non-Contact Measurement and Inventory of Nursery Trees, S. Singh, Carnegie Mellon University
$10,000

Landscape Management

Improving Landscape Establishment of Bare-root Perennials with Auxin Applications, M. van Iersel, University of Georgia
$4,000

Marketing (3%)

1998 Gallup Landscape, Lawn and Tree Care Survey, B. Butterfield, National Gardening Association
$3,000

New England Nursery and Landscape Statistical Survey, L. P. Perry, University of Vermont
$10,500

Propagation (2%)

The Development of New Abelia R. Br. Cultivars Through Interspecific Hybridization, M. A. Dirr, University of Georgia
$5,000

Use of Modified Light Quality to Improve Adventitious Rootingof Quercus, N. L. Bassuk, Urban Horticulture Institute
$3,000

Scholarship (2%)

Timothy and Palmer W. Bigelow, Jr. Scholarship
$7,500

Water & Nutrient Management (12%)

Impact of Warm and Cool Season Wetland Plants on Removal of Nitrates from Container Nursery Runoff, M. A. Arnold, Texas A&M University
$15,000

Effectiveness of Recycled Newspaper in Reduction of Nitrogen Leaching from Container Nursery Production, J. Sichivitsa, C. Gilliam and J. Edwards, Auburn University
$10,000

Optimization of Fertilization Practices under Tensiometer-Based Irrigation of Nursery Crops, J. H. Lieth, University of California
$15,000

Urea Formaldehyde Foam (UFF) as a Container Substrate Amendment to Reduce Irrigation Frequency and Fertilizer Application, M. Beck and A. X. Niemiera, Virginia Tech
$4,500

Improvement in Quality and Drought Tolerance of Woody Ornamental Plants Grown in Buffered Fertilizer, J. Lynch, Penn State University
$7,000

Weed Control (4%)

Predicting Herbicide Dissipation in Container Nursery Crop Production-A Method for Improving Herbicide Performance and Reducing Hand Weeding, J. C. Neal, North Carolina State University
$15,000