Supporters of the Endowment are in a unique position this year to do more for the industry from the safety of their homes. [...] Over 16 weeks in the fall always ready to learn.” that allows the student to connect of 2019, Goossen was able to work in each of the four main production areas, Not surprisingly, according to Goossen’s classroom knowledge to real world academic advisor at Kansas State, Kimberly work, and then return to the classroom introducing her to a wide spectrum of Williams, she was offered a job in every to. [...] Most horticulture It was all part of a research project relat- majors find their ing to the risks and benefits of micro- When it comes to research, floriculture way to the field mid- propagation: the technique widely used and horticulture crops, she notes, are way through their in floriculture to produce plants that are virgin territory, relatively speaking: the undergraduate years. [...] Today, AFE focuses on the needs of the floral industry now and in the future by supporting the projects listed below. [...] These projects address several key needs of the industry from thrips and Botrytis control to developing the next generation of anti-ethylene control to development of plants with resistance to powdery mildew and downy mildew.
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