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Vol. 21, No. 5<br />
In this issue of the<br />
ASHS Newsletter:<br />
Amy Goldman Named<br />
as 2005 Tex Frazier<br />
Lecturer ......................... 1<br />
New Members ............... 2<br />
Thank You Endowment<br />
Fund Contributors ......... 2<br />
Refl ections .................... 3<br />
Extension Today ........... 5<br />
Notes From the<br />
Archivist ........................ 6<br />
2005 ASHS Outstanding<br />
Undergraduate<br />
Student .......................... 9<br />
New ASHS Certifi ed<br />
Professional<br />
Horticulturist ................. 9<br />
New Home <strong>for</strong> University<br />
of Florida’s Gulf Coast<br />
Research Center ......... 16<br />
Departments<br />
Announcements ............ 8<br />
CAST News ................... 8<br />
New Release ................. 8<br />
People in the News ....... 9<br />
Degrees Awarded ........ 10<br />
<strong>Horticultural</strong> <strong>Science</strong><br />
Calendar ...................... 11<br />
HortOpportunities ....... 14<br />
A S H S<br />
N E W S L E T T E R<br />
Amy Goldman Named as<br />
2005 Tex Frazier Lecturer<br />
Title: “Heirloom Vegetables and the Great Dinner Plate of Life”<br />
The <strong>American</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Horticultural</strong><br />
<strong>Science</strong> (ASHS) is pleased to announce<br />
that Amy Goldman has been named as<br />
this yearʼs William A. “Tex” Frazier Lecturer.<br />
The lecture will take place at the<br />
ASHS Annual Conference, 18–21 July<br />
2005, in Las Vegas, Nev. The title of her<br />
lecture is “Heirloom Vegetables and the<br />
Great Dinner Plate of Life”, where Dr.<br />
Goldman will discuss the heirloom seed<br />
movement and the importance of preserving<br />
agricultural biodiversity. Her lecture<br />
will be illustrated with examples from<br />
her books on melons and squash.<br />
Amy Goldman is a renowned horticulturist<br />
and impassioned advocate <strong>for</strong><br />
heirloom varieties. She is the author of<br />
“The Compleat Squash” and “Melons<br />
<strong>for</strong> the Passionate Grower,”—both recipients<br />
of the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Horticultural</strong><br />
<strong>Society</strong>ʼs Book of the Year awards. Dr.<br />
Goldman, an ASHS member since 2001,<br />
is a board member of the New York Botanical<br />
Garden and New York Restoration<br />
Project; and is Vice President of the<br />
Board of Seed Savers Exchange. She<br />
appears regularly on television and has<br />
been profiled in the New York Times,<br />
Washington Post, and many gardening<br />
publications. Her most recent venture<br />
is the creation of “Rare Forms,” a line<br />
of limited-edition bronze sculptures of<br />
heirloom vegetables. Dr. Goldman holds<br />
a PhD in Clinical Psychology from Oklahoma<br />
State University, but has retired<br />
from clinical practice to devote herself<br />
full-time to the heirloom seed movement.<br />
For more about Dr. Goldman and the<br />
Amy Goldman<br />
May 2005<br />
2005 William A. “Tex” Frazier Lecturer<br />
Photo: Sandi Fellman<br />
heirloom seed movement, visit her website,<br />
www.rare<strong>for</strong>ms.com/amy.<br />
The Tex Frazier Lecture Series was<br />
named in honor of William A. “Tex” Frazier,<br />
an eminent member of the faculty<br />
at Oregon State University. The intent of<br />
the lecture series is to “foster and promote<br />
reciprocal liaisons between ASHS<br />
and other professional groups; to recognize<br />
distinguished scholars and to bring<br />
their point of view to ASHS members;<br />
and to encourage the development of a<br />
holistic philosophy within the horticultural<br />
science profession so that ASHS<br />
members and students can enjoy the benefi<br />
ts of a broader perspective provided<br />
by an understanding of the interrelationship<br />
of seemingly diverse disciplines.”<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Horticultural</strong> <strong>Science</strong> • 113 South West St. • Suite 200 • Alexandria, VA 22314 USA • phone 703.836.4606 •<br />
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Welcome New ASHS Members (as of 15 April 2005)<br />
Albert G. Abbott, Clemson, S.C.<br />
Fernando M. Alferez, Lake Alfred, Fla.<br />
Erin Alvarez, Gainesville, Fla.<br />
Jill Bushakra, Watsonville, Calif.<br />
Justin Butcher, Fayetteville, Ark.<br />
Cameron Carter, Greeley, Colo.<br />
Julian Cuevas-Gonzalez, Almeria, Spain<br />
Helen Danielson,<br />
Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.<br />
Toby R. Day, Manhattan, Mont.<br />
Smiliana Goreta, Uvalde, Texas<br />
Thank you to the following<br />
H.C. Bittenbender, Honolulu, Hawaii<br />
Rosmeiri Caliman, Sao Paulo, Brazil<br />
Giovanni Damato, Bari, Italy<br />
Paulo T. Della Vecchia, Paulista, Brazil<br />
Gina Elizabeth Fernandez, Raleigh, N.C.<br />
Richard L. Fery, Charleston, S.C.<br />
Dietrich Fritz, Freising, Germany<br />
H. Gude, Lisse, Netherlands<br />
J.S. Gujra, New Delhi, India<br />
Luis Ibarra-Jimenez, Coahuila, Mexico<br />
Muneo Iizuka, Fujisawa-shi, Japan<br />
Hiroyuki Imanishi, Akita, Japan<br />
Sunita Jain, Delhi, India<br />
Alex Janssen, Montevideo, Uruguay<br />
Maria M. Jenderek, Parlier, Calif.<br />
J. Benton Jones, Anderson, S.C.<br />
Koki Kanahama, Aobaku Sendai, Japan<br />
Lawrence J. Kies, Mutare, Zimbabwe<br />
Seon-Kyu Kim, Cheongju, Korea<br />
Yasuhiko Koike, Kanagawa, Japan<br />
Stephen L. Krebs, Kirtland, Ohio<br />
Daisuke Hamanaka, Wakayama, Japan<br />
Jeremiah Lowe, Frank<strong>for</strong>t, Ky.<br />
Kari Mazzaferro, Institute, W.Va.<br />
Mike Mickelbart, West Lafayette, Ind.<br />
Emilio N. Nicolas, Murcia, Spain<br />
Katsuji Noda, Kashiwa, Chiba, Japan<br />
Yu-Jin Park, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea<br />
Kimberly A. Pickens, Macon, Ga.<br />
Maria del Pilar Paz, Gainesville, Fla.<br />
Andrew Riseman,<br />
Vancouver, B.C., Canada<br />
ASHS Endowment Fund contributors (as of 15 April 2005)<br />
A.S. Krishan, New Delhi, India<br />
Mary L. Lamberts, Homestead, Fla.<br />
Jeongsik Lee, Seoul, Korea<br />
Jose Vicente Maroto, Valencia, Spain<br />
G.E. Mattus, Spotswood, N.J.<br />
Norman P. Maxwell, Weslaco, Texas<br />
Cynthia B. McKenney, Dallas, Texas<br />
Diane Doud Miller, Wooster, Ohio<br />
Hiroyuki Miura, Kanagawa, Japan<br />
Napoleon Momtahen,<br />
Dusseldorf, Germany<br />
Desmond George Mortley, Tuskegee, Ala.<br />
Emilio N. Nicolas, Murcia, Spain<br />
Charles OʼDell, Blacksburg, Va.<br />
Kiyoshi Ohkawa, Sagamihara City, Japan<br />
Rafael A. Parra-Quezada,<br />
Chihuahua, Mexico<br />
Katharine Perry, Raleigh, N.C.<br />
E. Postma, Bergschenhoek, Netherlands<br />
Michael Raviv, Ramat Yishay, Israel<br />
Paul E. Read, Lincoln, Nebr.<br />
ASHS NEWSLETTER • ISSN 0882-8024<br />
Publisher: Michael W. Neff • Newsletter Editor: Sylvia DeMar<br />
Bielinski M. Santos, Wimauma, Fla.<br />
Janet Schroeder, Manhattan, Kans.<br />
Jun Song, Kentville, N.S., Canada<br />
Theresa Thompson, Nottingham, N.H.<br />
Matthew Taylor, Raleigh, N.C.<br />
Luis Valenzuela, University Park, Pa.<br />
Lingdan Wang, Changsha, Hunan, China<br />
New Corporate Member<br />
Ron Sakuma, Norcal Nursery, Inc.,<br />
Red Bluff, Calif.<br />
Joung K. Rhee, Yakima, Wash.<br />
Mikael L. Roose, Riverside, Calif.<br />
Vince Rubatzky, Haddonfi eld, N.J.<br />
Kenneth C. Sanderson, Sarasota, Fla.<br />
Akihiko Sato, Ibaraki, Japan<br />
Slokeshwar R. Sharma, Delhi, India<br />
John C. Snyder, Lexington, Ky.<br />
Mario A. Steta, Laredo, Texas<br />
Allan K. Stoner, Beltsville, Md.<br />
Sunao Tachibana, Chiba, Japan<br />
Shigeto Tominaga, Kagoshima City, Japan<br />
Tsutomu Tsunoda, Gunma-ken, Japan<br />
Michael S. Uchneat, Geneva, Ill,<br />
Ines Vrsek, Zagreb, Croatia<br />
Ryan M. Warner, East Lansing, Mich.<br />
Hui-Lian Xu, Nagano, Japan<br />
Masahiko Yamada, Hiroshima, Japan<br />
Atsushi Yamasaki, Iwate, Japan<br />
Takamatsu Yoshihiro, Nara, Japan<br />
The ASHS Newsletter (ISSN 0882-8024) is pub lished month ly by the <strong>American</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>for</strong> Hor ti cul tur al <strong>Science</strong>, 113 South West St., Suite 200, Alexandria,<br />
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ASHS NEWSLETTER, Vol. 21(5), May 2005
Re flec tions<br />
by Fred S. Davies<br />
ASHS President<br />
The Road to a Fellow—Sometimes it’s Full of Apples<br />
“Election as a Fellow is the highest honor that the <strong>Society</strong><br />
can award to its members <strong>for</strong> contributions to the <strong>Society</strong> and<br />
to horticulture” (ASHS Bylaws, Appendix J, IA). Most members<br />
probably would like to be recognized in this way, although I donʼt<br />
think that most members consciously pursue this goal. In fact,<br />
some members, like my old mentor, Robert Hilgeman, actually<br />
eschewed the award <strong>for</strong> years and refused to go to the awards<br />
ceremony when he was selected a Fellow in 1974. He was the<br />
George C. Scott of horticulture. Like almost every award, there<br />
is always some discussion about who should or should not be<br />
a Fellow. As my esteemed colleague, Don Maynard said, and<br />
I paraphrase, “There has rarely<br />
been a class of Fellows selected<br />
where someone wasnʼt upset or<br />
questioned someoneʼs selection or<br />
lack thereof.” Iʼve questioned some<br />
selections myself. This article will<br />
examine and discuss the Fellows<br />
nomination and award process.<br />
History and Procedure<br />
The fi rst class of Fellows was<br />
elected in 1965 and consisted of<br />
a “Whoʼs Who” of horticulture,<br />
including W.H. Chandler, V.R. Gardner, A.J. Heinicke, H.A.<br />
Rollins, and H.B. Tukey, Sr., to name a few. Itʼs diffi cult to believe<br />
that anyone opposed these selections. This class of Fellows was<br />
composed entirely of established, white males. However, the<br />
nature of our Fellowsʼ classes has gradually changed over the past<br />
40 years to include females and younger, mid-career recipients,<br />
although some of our members have expressed concern that<br />
these changes are not occurring rapidly enough. Since “Fellow”<br />
is derived from the Old English, feoh, there is no grammatically<br />
proper way, nor should there be, to distinguish between male<br />
and female recipients, as some have suggested. I hope that weʼll<br />
hold on to the term without bias in the future. In fact, I think that<br />
if there is any unintentional bias in the selection process, it is<br />
related to appointment. It appears that nominees who are primarily<br />
researchers are more likely to become Fellows than nominees in<br />
teaching, extension, or industry. The nomination <strong>for</strong>m itself is<br />
slanted toward research accomplishments. How many Fellows<br />
have had 100% teaching appointments?<br />
Qualifi cations of a Fellow<br />
The criteria and eligibility requirements of a Fellow are broadly<br />
written and include a person who “will enhance ASHS prestige<br />
and infl uence (positively) the reputation of ASHS.” The recipient<br />
should be an ASHS member <strong>for</strong> at least 10 years. The Fellows<br />
screening committee consists of nine members appointed <strong>for</strong> 3year<br />
staggered terms. Committee members must be Fellows and<br />
six of nine members must vote to approve the nominee along with<br />
75% approval by the Board of Directors (BOD).<br />
Sometimes, the procedure itself causes some controversy. But,<br />
this is true of all awards, from the Nobel Prize to the Academy<br />
Awards. For example, I often laid awake nights wondering why<br />
Sandy Koufax got elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame on the fi rst<br />
ballot (165 wins in 12 years) and Gaylord Perry did not (300+<br />
wins in over 20 years). Part of the<br />
answer was that Koufax dominated<br />
baseball <strong>for</strong> a short time, while Perry<br />
proved his value over the long run.<br />
The Perry paradigm is probably<br />
most appropriate <strong>for</strong> our situation.<br />
In ASHS, most Fellows have been<br />
members <strong>for</strong> more than 20, not 10,<br />
years and are at least 40 years old.<br />
—ASHS — Bylaws Bylaws,<br />
Appendix J, IA<br />
By comparison, the minimum age<br />
to become U.S. President is 35,<br />
and Bill Clinton was 32 when he<br />
became governor of Arkansas. My<br />
view regarding the nature of a Fellow is similar to that of Justice<br />
Steward, who, paraphrased, once said, “I donʼt know what a<br />
Fellow is, but I know one when I see him/her.” In addition, while<br />
scientifi c, teaching, extension, or industry accomplishments are<br />
important, name recognition and “value to the <strong>Society</strong>” are also<br />
important <strong>for</strong> the selection of a Fellow. Youʼll fi nd that a high<br />
percentage of Fellows have served on numerous committees, as<br />
editors, on the BOD, or as program moderators or participants at<br />
the annual meetings.<br />
“Election as a Fellow is the highest<br />
honor that the <strong>Society</strong> can award<br />
to its members <strong>for</strong> contributions<br />
to the <strong>Society</strong> and to horticulture”<br />
Fellows Screening Procedures<br />
Traditionally, the screening procedure begins with a considerable<br />
amount of time and ef<strong>for</strong>t by a sponsor who puts the package<br />
together. In most years, there is no lack of sponsor participation,<br />
which I fi nd highly laudable. However, in my opinion, the<br />
application process itself sometimes overshadows the nomineeʼs<br />
qualifi cations. I know that we need guidelines to foster uni<strong>for</strong>mity<br />
and fairness, but are we really going to disqualify a nominee because<br />
the sponsor didnʼt read the directions and submitted six letters<br />
instead of fi ve, or 16 references rather than 15? I would like to<br />
see more fl exibility related to the application itself. Nevertheless,<br />
Continued on page 4<br />
ASHS NEWSLETTER, Vol. 21(5), May 2005 3
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Refl ections:<br />
The Road to a Fellow—Sometimes it’s Full of Apples<br />
Continued from page 3<br />
the new electronic online process seems to work fairly well, and<br />
I especially like the idea of including a curriculum vitae along<br />
with the other pertinent in<strong>for</strong>mation. I have never understood<br />
why we chose a 15 reference limit, except possibly to reduce the<br />
application length in the paper era. The reference limit itself appears<br />
to underrepresent a nominee with a prolifi c publication record. In<br />
addition, I would like to see us select more Fellows per year, as<br />
long as weʼre in compliance with the 10% limit rule, but I certainly<br />
donʼt favor having a preset number. Despite these rather minor<br />
concerns, I think the process and the Fellows committees have<br />
Class of 2000:<br />
Mikal E. Saltveit<br />
Carl E. Sams<br />
Darrell Sparks<br />
Todd C. Wehner<br />
Class of 2001<br />
Judith A. Abbott<br />
Mary Lewnes Albrecht<br />
Neal E. DeVos<br />
George J. Hochmuth<br />
Dewayne L. Ingram<br />
Alan N. Lakso<br />
William Barry McGlasson<br />
Jack E. Staub<br />
Class of 2002<br />
James R. Ballington, Jr.<br />
Theodore M. DeJong<br />
Robert E. Gough<br />
Schuyler S. Korban<br />
James J. Luby<br />
Lawrence R. Parsons<br />
Dennis T. Ray<br />
Paula Diane Relf<br />
Philipp W. Simon<br />
Tom V. Williams<br />
Recent ASHS Fellows (2000–2004)<br />
served ASHS well, but, as in choosing the fi nal 65 in basketball<br />
or the national champ in football, the selection procedure is not<br />
fl awless and should be periodically re-examined.<br />
Finally, congratulations to this yearʼs class of Fellows and many<br />
thanks to the sponsors, Fellows screening committee, and staff <strong>for</strong><br />
their hard work and dedication.<br />
As always, your comments and thoughts on this or any subject<br />
are appreciated.<br />
The 2005 Class of ASHS Fellows will be announced<br />
in the June 2005 issue of the ASHS Newsletter, and awards<br />
will be presented at the ASHS Annual Conference during the<br />
Opening Plenary Session, Monday, 18 July, 10:00 AM<br />
Who won what, when? The in<strong>for</strong>mation is just a click<br />
away on the ASHS website. Listings are currently<br />
available from 1965 through 2004.<br />
Class of 2003<br />
Fred T. Davies, Jr.<br />
Kenneth C. Gross<br />
Paul V. Nelson<br />
Class of 2004<br />
Sylvia M. Blankenship<br />
Merle H. Jensen<br />
Teddy Morelock<br />
FRED S. DAVIES<br />
fsd@mail.ifas.ufl .edu<br />
Between 1965 and 2004, there have been 434 members<br />
named ASHS Fellows.<br />
For a complete list of these and other ASHS Awardees<br />
between the years 1965 and 2004, visit the ASHS<br />
website.<br />
www.ashs.org/awards/winners<br />
ASHS NEWSLETTER, Vol. 21(5), May 2005
Extension Today<br />
by Mary H. Meyer<br />
Vice President, Extension Division<br />
Regional Collaboration: A Requirement <strong>for</strong> the Future<br />
When was the last time you did a regional or multi-state collaborative<br />
project? We have all done one or two, but what if<br />
this was the only way we could do programs and there were not<br />
independent state projects? Seems unbelievable? Many counties<br />
have minimal Extension service, so why not states? We know our<br />
regional differences are minimal in climate, and we all know some<br />
things are similar in Wisconsin and Minnesota; or in Arizona and<br />
New Mexico; or in Alabama and Mississippi. With similar state<br />
programs, can we justify this duplication of ef<strong>for</strong>t?<br />
Regional collaboration is a major part of eXtension (this is the<br />
new way to write the <strong>for</strong>mer eExtension “program” logo). The<br />
eXtension initiative, an ef<strong>for</strong>t led by the Extension Committee on<br />
Organization and Policy (ECOP) of the National Association of<br />
State Universities and Land-Grant Colleges (NASULGC), hopes to<br />
provide “a national web-based in<strong>for</strong>mation and education network<br />
<strong>for</strong> current and new Extension clientele by providing coordinated<br />
access to objective science-based in<strong>for</strong>mation of land-grant universities”.<br />
eXtension is hiring two new administrative staff: a Corporate<br />
and Foundation Development Offi cer; and a Communications and<br />
Marketing Leader. This will increase the staff of eXtension to six<br />
people. No wonder a development offi cer is being hired: the new<br />
$3 million Smith Lever 3(d) line that is proposed in the Presidentʼs<br />
2006 budget, titled “New Technologies <strong>for</strong> Ag Extension,” will<br />
need someone to manage the money.<br />
Does your state have a new line in the budget <strong>for</strong> Extension?<br />
It is certainly not the case <strong>for</strong> Minnesota.<br />
eXtension has been developing a “long range plan” with Accenture,<br />
so that delayed the Communities of Practice request<br />
<strong>for</strong> proposals (RFP). Remember the Communities of Practice is<br />
extension jargon <strong>for</strong> what I interpret as PROGRAMS. The hope<br />
is to release the fi rst offi cial Communities of Practice RFP around<br />
the fi rst of May. At the time of my writing this article, the website<br />
had a draft proposal with a deadline <strong>for</strong> RFP of June 7, 2005. This<br />
proposal asks <strong>for</strong> “best-of-the-best curriculum leadership that is<br />
multi-state and multi-disciplinary rather than duplicative.”<br />
I believe regional programs are the way we will work in the<br />
future. By the time you read this the eXtension Communities of<br />
Practice proposal should be out and ready <strong>for</strong> you to submit ideas<br />
<strong>for</strong> regional programs. What program of yours can be the best-ofthe-best<br />
on a regional level?<br />
Thank you <strong>for</strong> all your comments and emails on this column.<br />
Feel free to contact me.<br />
MARY HOCKENBERRY MEYER<br />
Associate Professor & Extension Horticulturist<br />
University of Minnesota<br />
meyer023@umn.edu<br />
Eighteen Regional Centers in Minnesota are now the focus of the<br />
statewide Extension system. Photo: reprinted with permission of<br />
Denise Plonis, Univ. of Minnesota.<br />
ASHS–2005 Annual Conference Highlight:<br />
eXtension Forum (Workshop 26)<br />
Wednesday, 20 July 2005, 3:30–5:30 p.m.<br />
This <strong>for</strong>um will allow participants to learn more about the<br />
eXtension (<strong>for</strong>merly e-Extension) initiative. The <strong>for</strong>um<br />
offers an opportunity <strong>for</strong> dialogue on how individuals, small<br />
groups, and ASHS Working Groups can become involved<br />
in this developing USDA program. The workshop presentations<br />
include:<br />
eXtension: Tapping the Power of Cooperative Extension<br />
Learn how eXtension can be an effective resource <strong>for</strong><br />
supporting community-based programming with access<br />
to objective, science-based content and communication<br />
services <strong>for</strong> the customer.<br />
Building eXtension Communities of Practice<br />
Learn how content providers can support effective communities<br />
of practice, how they can work in virtual teams,<br />
deliver in<strong>for</strong>mation and educational programming in various<br />
<strong>for</strong>mats, and build upon the strength of the land-grant<br />
system while maintaining a local focus. Find out how you<br />
can become involved.<br />
Complete Workshop descriptions are available at the<br />
ASHS website: ashs.org/annualmeeting/conference/index.lasso<br />
For more in<strong>for</strong>mation on eXtension please visit the website<br />
at www.extension.org<br />
ASHS NEWSLETTER, Vol. 21(5), May 2005 5
6<br />
Notes from the Archivist<br />
Donald N. Maynard<br />
A new series is being introduced this<br />
month that looks back at some prominent<br />
past presidents of ASHS and some salient<br />
points made in their presidential addresses.<br />
The obvious starting point in this series is<br />
with Liberty Hyde Bailey, the fi rst ASHS<br />
president.<br />
He was the “Father of <strong>American</strong> Horticulture,”<br />
a man of many talents, and<br />
recognized as horticulturist, systematic<br />
botanist, author, editor, teacher, extension educator, research<br />
scientist, administrator, explorer, poet, and philosopher.<br />
Born in South Haven, Michigan, he grew up on a fruit<br />
farm in a frontier setting and developed a fondness <strong>for</strong> plants<br />
and animals. Assisting Asa Gray at Harvard University<br />
(1883–1885) developed his interest and abilities in plant<br />
taxonomy. After serving as Professor of Horticulture and<br />
Landscape Gardening at Michigan Agricultural College<br />
(1885–1888), he was appointed Professor and Head of<br />
the new Department of Horticulture, and then Dean of the<br />
College of Agriculture at Cornell University. Then came<br />
41 years of “working” retirement.<br />
Bailey profoundly infl uenced teaching, extension, and<br />
research with his concept of laboratory and student experiments<br />
and fi eld trips as a supplement to lectures; his extension<br />
techniques carried research in<strong>for</strong>mation to farmers,<br />
gardeners, and the general public. As research scientist, he<br />
bridged the gap between botany and horticulture, developing<br />
horticultural science to include applications of botanical<br />
knowledge. He emphasized the worth of both “applied”<br />
and “basic” research.<br />
He was a prolifi c writer. He authored at least 65 books,<br />
innumerable bulletins and taxonomic publications, and<br />
edited over 117 books and 5 encyclopedias. During retirement,<br />
his travels, systematic botanical research, and writing<br />
100 Years Ago in ASHS<br />
Liberty Hyde Bailey<br />
New Format <strong>for</strong> Reporting Data in HortTechnology<br />
were phenomenal. At age 90, he said, “It is a marvelous<br />
planet on which we ride. It is a great privilege to live thereon,<br />
to partake in the journey, and to experience its goodness.”<br />
Baileyʼs 96-year life of contributions to our work will be<br />
<strong>for</strong>ever an inspiration to all horticulturists.<br />
(Janick, J., 2003. Presidential Addresses, 1903–2003<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Horticultural</strong> <strong>Science</strong>)<br />
Bailey summarized his address entitled “What is Horticulture?”<br />
as follows:<br />
I have now suggested the three phases or sides of the fi eld<br />
that we know as horticulture:<br />
I. The biological or science side.<br />
(a) Physiology of plants, in its broadest phases—<br />
relations to the place in which the plant grows<br />
and to the artifi cial conditions imposed upon it.<br />
(b) The modifi cation of plants—acclimatization,<br />
breeding, evolution.<br />
II. The affairs side.<br />
(a) The manipulation of plants—grafting, pruning,<br />
training.<br />
(b) The rearing and sale of plants and plant products<br />
as commercial enterprise.<br />
(c) The manufacture of certain plant products—the<br />
canning, evaporating and similar industries.<br />
III. The art and home side.<br />
(a) The love of plants.<br />
(b) The love of gardens.<br />
(c) The use of plants to heighten the beauty and<br />
meaning of the landscape.<br />
(Bailey, L.H. 1905. Proceedings of the <strong>Society</strong> <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>Horticultural</strong> <strong>Science</strong> 1:53-60.)<br />
By unanimous consent of the HortTechnology Editorial Board, a change in policy regarding the <strong>for</strong>mat <strong>for</strong> reporting units of measurement<br />
in HortTechnology will take effect immediately. Authors are asked to report their data only in the original units of measurement.<br />
For each manuscript, editorial staff will prepare a custom table of conversion factors to assist readers in calculating SI and/or U.S. equivalents<br />
<strong>for</strong> the specifi c units reported in the paper.<br />
In those cases when the original data were collected in U.S. units, authors should report the data in U.S. units. When SI units were used,<br />
authors should report SI units. Manuscripts often will contain a mixture of U.S. and SI units. Tables and fi gures should report original units<br />
with conversion factors reported in table footnotes and fi gure captions.<br />
Previously, units were reported in both U.S. and SI systems in the text. This requirement was both cumbersome and time-consuming <strong>for</strong><br />
authors, and some readers found the resulting text awkward to read. The new policy will make the reporting of data more straight<strong>for</strong>ward<br />
<strong>for</strong> readers, authors, and editors.<br />
We expect the fi rst papers in the new <strong>for</strong>mat to be published in HortTechnology 15(3), July–September 2005.<br />
Authors are encouraged to contact Neal De Vos at ndevos@got.net with any questions.<br />
ASHS NEWSLETTER, Vol. 21(5), May 2005
Planning Your Conference Activities Has Never Been Easier!<br />
Use the online Conference At A Glance to search by day, event, or presenter<br />
So many activities . . .<br />
so little time.<br />
This handy, online search<br />
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Search activities by day, or program<br />
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Check when you (or a colleague)<br />
is scheduled <strong>for</strong> an oral or poster<br />
presentation.<br />
Seats Are Still Available on These Fantastic Tours:<br />
ASHS is offering the following tours to enhance your conference stay in Las Vegas. All tours will<br />
depart from and return to the Convention Center Entrance of the Riviera Hotel and Casino.<br />
“Poetry in the High Pines”©—<br />
Mount Charleston Tour<br />
Monday, 18 July<br />
1:00 p.m–6:00 p.m.; Cost: $39.00<br />
An Italian Escapade, Road to<br />
Bellagio<br />
Tuesday, 19 July<br />
9:00 a.m–1:00 p.m.; Cost: $45.00<br />
Las Vegas: “Diamond in a Desert<br />
Paradise”©<br />
Wednesday, 20 July<br />
8:30 a.m–1:00 p.m.; Cost: $40.00<br />
“Build That Dam!—Dirt, Asphalt,<br />
Steel, and Concrete”©<br />
Thursday, 21 July<br />
8:00 a.m–12:30 p.m.; Cost: $45.00<br />
“Where the Rainbow Touches the<br />
Earth”© Red Rock Canyon<br />
(including the Scenic Loop)<br />
Friday, 22 July<br />
8:30 a.m–12:30 p.m.; Cost: $39.00<br />
<strong>Horticultural</strong> Tour #1—<br />
Logandale, Lake Mead, Ethel M, &<br />
Univ. of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV)<br />
Friday, 22 July<br />
6:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m.; Cost: $68.00<br />
<strong>Horticultural</strong> Tour #2—CUAC,<br />
Bellagio and Wynn Resorts<br />
Friday, 22 July<br />
8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.; Cost: $36.00<br />
<strong>Horticultural</strong> Tour #4—China Ranch<br />
Friday, 22 July<br />
7:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; Cost: $55.00<br />
ashs.org/<br />
annualmeeting/<br />
conference/<br />
index<br />
Conference Tip: Left your Program &<br />
Abstracts issue of Hort<strong>Science</strong> in your<br />
hotel room? Save a trip back to your<br />
room and use the e-mail stations at the<br />
Conference to access the Conference Conf<br />
At A Glance.<br />
Complete<br />
descriptions and<br />
registration <strong>for</strong> all<br />
tours and special<br />
events <strong>for</strong> the<br />
2005 ASHS Annual<br />
Conference can be<br />
found on the ASHS<br />
website<br />
ashs.org/<br />
annualmeeting/tours<br />
Please note that the following tours have been cancelled: <strong>Horticultural</strong> Tour #3—Red Rock Canyon & Blue Diamond Mine; An<br />
Artful Experience, Fantasy in Form!©; “Walking on the Wild Side”©; Itʼs Showtime at Ballyʼs Ziegfeld Theater!©<br />
ASHS NEWSLETTER, Vol. 21(5), May 2005 7
8<br />
Announcements<br />
Friends of Long Island Horticulture<br />
Announce 2005 Grant Recipients<br />
The Friends of Long Island Horticulture are<br />
pleased to announce the recipients of the 2005<br />
research grant competition. This year, $26,740<br />
in grants was awarded <strong>for</strong> 12 different projects.<br />
Last year, $29,350 in grants was awarded <strong>for</strong> 13<br />
different research projects. The generosity from<br />
the contributors to the Friendʼs fund-raising<br />
campaign has allowed these research projects<br />
to be funded. This yearʼs recipients are:<br />
1. A Test of Pheromone Disruption <strong>for</strong> Suppression<br />
or Management of Oriental<br />
Beetle in Container Nurseries. Dan Gilrein<br />
and Lucille Siracusano.<br />
2. Educational Display and Test Gardens <strong>for</strong><br />
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Nassau<br />
County. Ralph Tuthill.<br />
3. Educational Garden Pavilion <strong>for</strong> the Long<br />
Island <strong>Horticultural</strong> Research and Extension<br />
Center. Mark Bridgen.<br />
4. Evaluating Bacterial Wilt Susceptibility<br />
of Powdery Mildew Resistant Pumpkin<br />
and Squash Varieties. Margaret T. Mc-<br />
Grath, Jane Davey, George Moriarty, Ted<br />
Superak, Brent Loy and Barry Rupp.<br />
5. Evaluation of Controlled Release Fertilizers<br />
in Potato Production. Dale Moyer<br />
and Joseph Sieczka.<br />
6. Evaluation of Metarhizium <strong>for</strong> Black Vine<br />
Weevil Control. Dan Gilrein and Lucille<br />
Siracusano.<br />
7. Evaluation of Sweet Corn Weed Management<br />
Strategies. Andrew Senesac and<br />
Dale Moyer.<br />
8. First Step in Fungicide Resistance Management—Determining<br />
Baseline Sensitivity.<br />
Margaret T. McGrath and Jane<br />
Davey.<br />
9. Improving Disease Management and Production<br />
of Organically and Conventionally<br />
Grown Tomatoes. Margaret T. Mc-<br />
Grath, Jane Davey, Dale Moyer, Andrew<br />
Senesac, Dan Gilrein and Fred Lee.<br />
10. Investigating the Benefi ts of Commercial<br />
Root Dips Containing Mycorrhizal<br />
Fungi <strong>for</strong> Vegetable Production. Margaret<br />
T. McGrath, Teresa Pawlowska, Jane<br />
Davey, and Jim Quinn.<br />
11. Reduced Tillage and Organic Mulches<br />
<strong>for</strong> Managing Pumpkin Fruit Rot and<br />
Improving Soil Health. Margaret T. Mc-<br />
Grath, Jane Davey, Dale Moyer, Andrew<br />
Senesac, Anu Rangarajan and Dave<br />
Wolfe.<br />
12. The Zea-Later and Entrust <strong>for</strong> Control<br />
of Earworm in Organic Sweet Corn. Dan<br />
Gilrein and Lucille Siracusano.<br />
The Friends of Long Island Horticulture<br />
were organized in 1993 by individuals in the<br />
New York horticulture industry to raise funds<br />
that are greatly needed to support the research<br />
and educational ef<strong>for</strong>ts of Cornell Universityʼs<br />
Long Island <strong>Horticultural</strong> Research and Extension<br />
Center (LIHREC) and the Cornell Cooperative<br />
Extension of Nassau and Suffolk counties.<br />
To date, through the generosity of many<br />
“Friends,” more than $305,000 has been awarded<br />
through the competitive grant process.<br />
The goals of the program continue to be:<br />
• To identify current and future educational<br />
needs of the horticulture industry.<br />
• To conduct applied horticultural research<br />
in high-priority areas.<br />
• To maintain the environmental quality of<br />
Long Island through research and educational<br />
programs.<br />
• To enhance the skills of horticultural employees<br />
by delivering current researchbased<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation through publications,<br />
workshops, seminars, fi eld demonstrations<br />
and tours.<br />
—Mark Bridgen<br />
mpb27@cornell.edu<br />
CORF Announces 2005 Grower<br />
Education Programs<br />
The Cali<strong>for</strong>nia Ornamental Research Federation<br />
(CORF) is currently accepting registrations<br />
<strong>for</strong> its 2005 Grower Education Programs.<br />
Many programs are offered in English and<br />
Spanish. The programs include:<br />
Irrigation/Water Management Series<br />
Insect Diagnostics<br />
ABCʼs of Horticulture<br />
Cali<strong>for</strong>nia Ornamental Disease Symposium<br />
For a complete listing of programs and to<br />
download a registration <strong>for</strong>m visit the CORF<br />
website.<br />
www.corf.org/news.html<br />
First International Grape Genomics<br />
Symposium Announced<br />
Recent years have seen a remarkable progress<br />
in grape genomics. The symposium, scheduled<br />
to be held 12–14 July 2005, in St. Louis,<br />
Mo., will bring together scientists from around<br />
the world who work in the <strong>for</strong>efront of these<br />
research ef<strong>for</strong>ts.<br />
The symposium will provide an opportunity<br />
to researchers to exchange in<strong>for</strong>mation about<br />
new developments in plant and grapevine genomics.<br />
The scientifi c program will also offer<br />
an excellent opportunity <strong>for</strong> industry leaders,<br />
government offi cials, policy makers, and biology<br />
and agriculture faculty to learn about plant<br />
genomics, proteomics, and systems biology<br />
and how these novel technologies will impact<br />
the practice of viticulture in particular and plant<br />
cultivar development and agronomy in general.<br />
Detailed in<strong>for</strong>mation on the program and online<br />
registration is available at the website.<br />
www.mtngrv.smsu.edu/symposium/<br />
CAST News<br />
CAST Honors Norman E. Borlaug<br />
with Charles A. Black Award <strong>for</strong> 2005<br />
The Council <strong>for</strong> Agricultural <strong>Science</strong> and<br />
Technology (CAST) honored world-renowned<br />
agricultural scientist Norman E. Borlaug as<br />
the recipient of the 2005 Charles A. Black<br />
Award. According to Stanley M. Fletcher,<br />
CAST President, the Award was presented at<br />
a banquet on 21 Apr., during CASTʼs spring<br />
Board of Directors meeting in Alexandria, Va.<br />
The award is presented annually by CAST to a<br />
food or agricultural scientist actively engaged<br />
in research, who has made signifi cant scientifi c<br />
contributions to science, and who communicates<br />
the importance of food and agricultural science<br />
to the public, policymakers, and news media.<br />
The award is named <strong>for</strong> the late Charles A.<br />
Black, professor emeritus of agronomy at Iowa<br />
State University and a past president, executive<br />
vice president, and member of the founding<br />
committee of CAST.<br />
Borlaug, winner of the 1970 Nobel Peace<br />
Prize <strong>for</strong> his development of the “miracle<br />
wheats” that contributed signifi cantly to<br />
improved food production throughout the<br />
world, has been an advocate of CAST since<br />
its founding in 1972. He became an individual<br />
member of CAST in 1973 and was the featured<br />
speaker at the CAST–Industry Conference, held<br />
in January of that year, at which CAST was<br />
introduced to the agribusiness community. In<br />
Oct. 1982, when CAST commemorated its fi rst<br />
decade of service, the occasion was highlighted<br />
by the presentation to Dr. Borlaug of CASTʼs<br />
fi rst Distinguished Achievement Award in Food<br />
and Agricultural <strong>Science</strong>. “Now,” says President<br />
Fletcher, “more than two decades later, CAST<br />
has the opportunity to honor Dr. Borlaug again<br />
<strong>for</strong> his continued, outstanding achievements as<br />
a scientist, educator, and communicator.”<br />
CAST is an international consortium of<br />
36 scientifi c and professional societies. It<br />
assembles, interprets, and communicates<br />
credible science-based in<strong>for</strong>mation regionally,<br />
nationally, and internationally on food, fi ber,<br />
agricultural, natural resource, and related societal<br />
and environmental issues to its stakeholders—<br />
legislators, regulators, policymakers, the media,<br />
the private sector, and the public.<br />
New Release<br />
—Ames, Iowa<br />
14 Apr. 2005<br />
ASAE S290.2: Determining Cutting Width<br />
and Designated Mass of Disk Harrows<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Society</strong> of Agricultural<br />
Engineers (ASAE). 2005. This revised document<br />
clarifi es language and changes the defi -<br />
nition of N in the cutting width <strong>for</strong>mulas. To<br />
order, call ASAE, 800-695-2723. $40.<br />
ASHS NEWSLETTER, Vol. 21(5), May 2005
Andersen Honored at Cornellʼs<br />
Stone Fruit Symposium<br />
“All you ever wanted to know about fruit<br />
with pits” could have been the title of the stone<br />
fruit symposium held in honor of Robert L.<br />
Andersen in March at Cornell Universityʼs<br />
New York State Agricultural Experiment Station<br />
in Geneva, N.Y. The 90 attendees were enthusiastic<br />
supporters of stone fruit production,<br />
and the contributions that Andersen has made<br />
to their industry. Andersen, who directed the<br />
stone fruit breeding and evaluation program at<br />
the Experiment Station, recently retired after<br />
40 years as a faculty member in the Department<br />
of <strong>Horticultural</strong> <strong>Science</strong>s.<br />
During his talk, Andersen challenged the<br />
audience to “dream big” as they set about solving<br />
some of the more persistent problems facing<br />
stone fruit growers and researchers—problems<br />
that could well be addressed in the future<br />
using genomic tools.<br />
Throughout the program, participants<br />
shared many positive thoughts about Andersen,<br />
his strong work ethic, his patience at building<br />
the stone fruit collection at Geneva, and his<br />
2005 ASHS Outstanding<br />
Undergraduate Student<br />
Ann Laughlin<br />
Temple University<br />
The ASHS Outstanding Undergraduate<br />
Student Award is presented to students<br />
enrolled in horticulture (including<br />
pomology, olericulture, fl oriculture, and<br />
landscape or ornamental horticulture) or<br />
in a plant science/crop science department<br />
with an emphasis or major in horticulture.<br />
Students are selected by their<br />
institutions on the basis of academic<br />
achievements, leadership abilities, participation<br />
in campus/club activities, and<br />
service to their departments.<br />
Additional Outstanding Undergraduate<br />
Students are featured in the April<br />
2005 edition of the ASHS Newsletter.<br />
People in the News<br />
thorough knowledge of the industry.<br />
Andersen passes management of the stone<br />
fruit program to three other members of the<br />
<strong>Horticultural</strong> <strong>Science</strong>s Department at Geneva.<br />
Courtney A. Weber will work with plums and<br />
apricots, Susan K. Brown will assume responsibility<br />
<strong>for</strong> the cherry program; and Terence L.<br />
Robinson will assume responsibility <strong>for</strong> stone<br />
fruit production systems, rootstock, evaluation<br />
and pears.<br />
While at Cornell, Andersen released 17<br />
varieties of cherries, plums, and peaches. The<br />
Geneva Experiment Station currently has nearly<br />
30 acres dedicated to stone fruits consisting<br />
of 280 named and un-named varieties. Over<br />
the last 124 years, researchers at Geneva have<br />
introduced more than 245 varieties of apples,<br />
grapes, berries, and stone fruits, selecting <strong>for</strong><br />
yield, fl avor, winter hardiness, insect and disease<br />
resistance, and vigor.<br />
—Joe Ogrodnick<br />
Geneva, N.Y.<br />
nysaes.cornell.edu/pubs/press/2004/<br />
050421andersen.html<br />
Forrest Assumes New Position at<br />
The New York Botanical Garden<br />
Todd A. Forrest has been promoted to the<br />
position Associate Vice President <strong>for</strong> Horticulture<br />
and Living Collections at The New York<br />
Botanical Garden, Bronx. Prior to his joining<br />
the staff at The New York Botanical Garden as<br />
an intern in 1997, Forrest worked as a Curatorial<br />
Assistant at The Arnold Arboretum at Harvard<br />
University.<br />
The Arnold Arboretum was designated as an<br />
ASHS <strong>Horticultural</strong> Landmark in 2003.<br />
Florikan E.S.A. Promotes New<br />
Technical Fertilizer Sales Manager<br />
Florikan E.S.A. (Environmentally Sustainable<br />
Agriculture), based in Sarasota, Fla.,<br />
has promoted John Donegan to the position<br />
of Technical Fertilizer Sales Manager.<br />
In his new role, Donegan will maintain<br />
and grow fertilizer business, manage sales<br />
representatives of the company, and speak<br />
publicly at grower meetings, sales meetings,<br />
and industry tradeshows.<br />
Donegan has an extensive background<br />
that spans horticulture product sales and fi -<br />
nancial/business advisory planning. He received<br />
a Masters of <strong>Science</strong> in Horticulture<br />
from the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and<br />
State University in Blacksburg, Va.<br />
Florikan employs horticulture experts<br />
versed in crop nutrition management at four<br />
different locations, including Sarasota and<br />
Apop ka, Fla.; Semmes, Ala.; and Forest<br />
Hill, La.<br />
www.Florikan.com<br />
New ASHS Certifi ed<br />
Professional Horticulturist<br />
David Zlesak<br />
PhD Candidate<br />
University of Minnesota<br />
The ASHS Certifi ed Professional Horticulturist<br />
Board is honored to recognize<br />
David Zlesak, PhD Candidate, University of<br />
Minnesota, as an ASHS Certifi ed Professional<br />
Horticulturist (CPH). According<br />
to David, “The Certified Professional<br />
Horticulturist program of ASHS provides<br />
an excellent means to set apart<br />
and recognize exemplary horticultural<br />
professionals who have had <strong>for</strong>mal<br />
horticultural education and have made<br />
contributions in their areas of horticultural<br />
research and service. I am greatly<br />
honored to be selected as a CPH. I look<br />
<strong>for</strong>ward to the added credibility and opportunities<br />
this certifi cation can provide<br />
as I graduate with my PhD soon and<br />
look <strong>for</strong> positions as well as continue to<br />
volunteer and work with various plant<br />
societies and Master Gardener and community<br />
groups. I encourage other ASHS<br />
members to apply and show their support<br />
<strong>for</strong> this valuable program.”<br />
As a CPH, David will maintain his<br />
certifi cation by participating in continuing<br />
education activities that will both<br />
sharpen his skills and help him keep pace<br />
with the ever-changing fi elds of science.<br />
This certifi cation program identifi es professionals<br />
<strong>for</strong> education, scientifi c, and<br />
service activities with public and private<br />
agencies. It goes an additional step past<br />
academic degrees.<br />
Congratulations to our new CPH and<br />
thank you <strong>for</strong> your ef<strong>for</strong>ts in upgrading<br />
and promoting the profession.<br />
For additional in<strong>for</strong>mation about the<br />
ASHS Certifi ed Professional Horticulturist<br />
program, visit the ASHS website<br />
or call ASHS Headquarters, 703-836-<br />
4606.<br />
ashs.org/careers/cph_certifi cation<br />
ASHS NEWSLETTER, Vol. 21(5), May 2005 9
10<br />
Degrees Awarded<br />
Degrees Granted by the Department of Horticulture at Michigan State University<br />
2002<br />
Heather Borden. MS, Fall 2002. Impact of cover<br />
crop selection and management practice on<br />
residue quality and nitrogen cycling. Advisor:<br />
S. Snapp.<br />
Fatih Ali Canli. PhD, Fall 2002. SSR mapping<br />
and a modifi ed-bulk segregant analysis<br />
<strong>for</strong> bloom time in sour cherry. Advisor: R.<br />
Perry.<br />
Robert Henry Cichewicz. PhD, Summer 2002.<br />
Phytoceuticals from Hemerocallis fl owers and<br />
roots with antioxidant, anticancer, mosquitocidal,<br />
and schistosome inhibitory activities.<br />
Advisor: M. Nair.<br />
Marcus Wayne Duck. MS, Fall 2002. Production<br />
system <strong>for</strong> table-top Christmas trees.<br />
Advisor: B. Cregg.<br />
Amy Lynn Enfi eld. MS, Fall 2002. The development<br />
of a “quick-crop” production program<br />
involving selected herbaceous plants. Advisor:<br />
R. Heins.<br />
Christopher L. Owens. PhD, Spring 2002.The<br />
role of CBF orthologs in the cold acclimation<br />
of blooming sour cherry (Prunus cerasus) and<br />
strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa). Co-Advisors:<br />
A. Iezzoni and J. Hancock.<br />
Ekaterini Papdopoulou. PhD, Summer 2002.<br />
Sex expression in curcubits: The role of<br />
ethylene synthesis and perception and sex<br />
determination genes. Advisor: R. Grumet.<br />
Carmela Rios. MS, Summer 2002. Nitrogen<br />
management in nursery fi eld production.<br />
Advisor: B. Cregg.<br />
Kari Ann Robinson. MS, Fall 2002. Determination<br />
of Miltoniopsis and Odontoglossum<br />
fl ower induction and quantifying the relationship<br />
between temperature and time to<br />
fl ower from spike emergence of Phalaenopsis,<br />
Miltoniopsis, and Odontoglossum. Advisor:<br />
R. Heins.<br />
Charles L. Rohwer. MS, Summer 2002. Flowering<br />
physiology of Hatiora. Advisor: R.<br />
Heins.<br />
Sedat Serce. PhD, Fall 2002. Floral expression<br />
patterns and genetics of day-neutrality in<br />
octoploid Fragaria. Advisor: J. Hancock.<br />
2003<br />
Jorge Arboleya. PhD, Fall 2003. Integrated crop<br />
management and induced disease resistance<br />
in onions. Advisor: B. Zandstra.<br />
Andrea G. Beckwith. MS, Summer 2003. The<br />
relationship between light quality and anthocyanin<br />
production in Pennisetum setaceum<br />
ʻRubrumʼ. Advisor: R. Heins.<br />
Alejandra Ferenczi. MS, Spring 2003. Patterns<br />
in the volatile profi le <strong>for</strong> ʻRedchief Deliciousʼ<br />
apple fruit during ripening and senescence.<br />
Advisor: R. Beaudry.<br />
Roberto G. Lopez. MS, Summer 2003. Effects<br />
of photoperiod and vernalization on growth<br />
and fl owering of six orchid species. Advisor:<br />
E. Runkle.<br />
Karen L. Maguylo. MS, Fall 2003. Roostock<br />
affects fl oral distribution and patterning<br />
in ʻHedelfi ngerʼ (Prunus avium L.) and<br />
ʻMontmorencyʼ (Prunus cerasus L.) cherry.<br />
Advisor: G. Lang.<br />
Ahmet Zafer Makaraci. PhD, Spring 2003.<br />
Determination of damage threshold levels in<br />
strawberries (Fragaria ×ananassa). Advisor:<br />
J. Flore.<br />
Michael Monterusso. MS, Spring 2003. Species<br />
selection, plant growth and analysis of runoff<br />
from greenroof systems. Advisor: B. Rowe.<br />
William Nail. PhD, Spring 2003. Effect of<br />
powdery mildew on carbon assimilation of<br />
potted Chardonnay grapevines. Advisor: S.<br />
Howell.<br />
Adriana Nikoloudi. PhD, Fall 2003. Salinity<br />
tolerance in strawberries as infl uenced by<br />
genotype. Advisor: J. Flore.<br />
Lee Ann Pramuk. MS, Fall 2003. Effects of<br />
temperature and daily light integral on fi ve<br />
bedding plant species. Advisor: E. Runkle.<br />
Randall J. Vos. MS, Summer 2003. Effect of<br />
the timing of nitrogen application on soil<br />
nitrogen and nitrogen use effi ciency of Vitis<br />
labrusca in a short-season region. Advisors:<br />
E. Hanson and T. Zabadal.<br />
Daniel J. Wampfl er. MS, Summer 2003. Development<br />
of a method <strong>for</strong> the detection and<br />
quantifi cation of 2-methoxy-3-isobutylpyrazine<br />
in grape juice and wine. Advisor: S.<br />
Howell.<br />
Marvin J. Weil. PhD, Summer 2003.Bioactive<br />
constituents in wasabi (Wasabi japonica) and<br />
horseradish (Armoracia rusticana). Advisor:<br />
M. Nair.<br />
2004<br />
Devi Adhikari. PhD, Spring 2004. Bioactive<br />
constituents in Michigan-grown amelanchier<br />
fruits. Advisor: M. Nair.<br />
Marlene Ayala. PhD, Fall 2004. Carbon partitioning<br />
in sweet cherry (Prunus avium L.) on<br />
dwarfi ng precocious rootstocks during fruit<br />
development. Advisor: G. Lang.<br />
Steven Berkheimer. MS, Summer 2004. Deicing<br />
salt injury to highbush blueberry (Vaccinium<br />
corymbosum) in West Michigan. Advisor:<br />
E. Hanson.<br />
Ann Bond. MS, Spring 2004. QTL analysis<br />
of bloom time in sour cherry. Advisor: A.<br />
Iezzoni.<br />
Mauricio Cañoles. PhD, Fall 2004. Tomato<br />
aroma: Infl uence of fatty acid substrate and<br />
hydroperoxide lyase on volatile profi le and<br />
sensory quality. Advisor: R. Beaudry.<br />
Kanchan Date. MS, Fall 2004. Fungal disease<br />
suppression in soil amended with cover crops<br />
and other organic amendments. Advisor: S.<br />
Snapp.<br />
Jennifer Dennis. PhD, Spring 2004. Happy<br />
customers buy more: An investigation of three<br />
horticultural products. Advisor: B. Behe.<br />
Elizabeth Driscoll (Monroe). MS, Spring 2004.<br />
Immersion fi eld trips in the 4-H Childrenʼs<br />
Garden: A focus on wonder, curiosity and<br />
science self-concept. Advisor: N. Lownds.<br />
Janelle Glady. MS, Spring 2004. Management<br />
and production of nine herbaceous perennial<br />
species. Advisor: S. Lang.<br />
Nathaniel Hauck. PhD, Fall 2004. The genetic<br />
control of self-incompatibility in sweet and<br />
sour cherry. Advisor: A. Iezzoni.<br />
Mercy Olmstead. PhD, Spring 2004. Carbohydrate<br />
translocation through the graft union<br />
of dwarfi ng and vigorous cherry rootstocks.<br />
Advisor: S. Lang.<br />
Priyadarshini Raman. MS, Summer 2004.<br />
Safety and effi cacy of botanical supplements.<br />
Advisor: M. Nair.<br />
Joan Stohrer. MS (B), Spring 2004. Increasing<br />
freeze tolerance of strawberry (Fragaria<br />
sp.) using trans<strong>for</strong>mation with pistil-specifi c<br />
promoters. Advisor: J. Hancock.<br />
Elzette van Rooyen. MS, Summer 2004. Color<br />
and anthocyanin development of ʻMichigan<br />
Purpleʼ potato tubers during tuber development<br />
and storage. Advisor: R. Beaudry.<br />
Nicholaus VanWoert. MS, Spring 2004. Storm<br />
water retention and water use by extensive<br />
green roofs. Advisor: B. Rowe.<br />
Kasey Wierzba (Watts). MS, Summer 2004.<br />
Achieving growth balance of Niagara grapevines<br />
through the use of cultural methodology<br />
to encourage highest sustainable yields.<br />
Advisor: S. Howell.<br />
Costanza Zavalloni. PhD, Spring 2004. Evaluation<br />
of N-fertilizer uptake, nitrogen-use<br />
and water-use effi ciency in sweet cherry<br />
(Prunus avium L.) on dwarfi ng and standard<br />
rootstocks. Advisor: J. Flore.<br />
Roberto Zoppolo. PhD, Summer 2004. Orchard<br />
fl oor management systems and rootstock<br />
per<strong>for</strong>mance of organically managed apples<br />
(Malus ×domestica Borkh.) Advisor: R.<br />
Perry.<br />
—Thanks go to Erik Runkle<br />
<strong>for</strong> compiling this list.<br />
ASHS NEWSLETTER, Vol. 21(5), May 2005
* Indicates new or changed entry.<br />
May 2005<br />
8–13 May—8th International Workshop on Seeds.<br />
Sheraton Brisbane Hotel, Brisbane, Australia.<br />
Sponsored by the International <strong>Society</strong> <strong>for</strong> Seed<br />
<strong>Science</strong>. Topics include: Seed Development, Seed<br />
Biotechnology, Seed Desiccation & Conservation,<br />
Seed Germination & Dormancy, Seed Ecology,<br />
and Seed Biology of Australian Native Species.<br />
[Allison Bertoni-Remmes, info@seedbio2005.<br />
asn.au; seedbio2005@asn.au].<br />
12 May—Managing Low-budget Sports Fields.<br />
Da Vinci Building, 1632 Da Vinci Ct., Davis,<br />
Calif. Fee: $165. Credit: 0.6 CEU, 6 PCA Hours,<br />
6 CCA Hours. Sponsor: U.C. Davis Extension.<br />
[tel. 800-752-0881; extension.ucdavis.edu/agriculture].<br />
13 May—Practical Pruning: A Workshop <strong>for</strong> Arborists.<br />
Univ. of Cali<strong>for</strong>nia, Davis Extension.<br />
$190 includes materials & box lunch. [800-752-<br />
0881; agininfo@unexmail.ucdavis.edu; www.<br />
extension.ucdavis.edu/agriculture].<br />
*18–19 May—Floriculture Field Day. Paramount<br />
Plaza Hotel & Suites in Gainesville, Fla. Sponsor:<br />
Florida Nursery, Growers & Landscape<br />
Association (FNGLA). [For further in<strong>for</strong>mation,<br />
contact Julie Markowitz, 800-375-3642; e-mail,<br />
jmarkowitz@fngla.org; www.fngla.org/floriseminar/gen-info.asp].<br />
30 May–1 June—International Seed Federation<br />
(ISF) World Seed Congress. Sheraton Santiago<br />
Hotel & Convention Center, Santiago, Chile. [Mr.<br />
Joël Diaz, Chemin du Reposoir 7, 1260 Nyon,<br />
Switzerland, Phone : + 41 22 365 44 25, Fax : +<br />
41 22 365 44 21, worldseed2005.com].<br />
June 2005<br />
5–8 June—World Congress on In Vitro Biology.<br />
Hyatt Regency, Baltimore, Md. [Marietta Wheaton<br />
Ellis, 704-588-1923; fax 704-588-5193; sivb.<br />
org/meetings.asp].<br />
6–10 June—5th International Cherry Symposium.<br />
Bursa, Turkey. Organized by: the International<br />
<strong>Society</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Horticultural</strong> <strong>Science</strong>, Uludag<br />
University, Bursa, and the Atatürk Central <strong>Horticultural</strong><br />
Research Institute, Yalova in cooperation<br />
with the Scientifi c and Technical Research<br />
Council of Turkey and the Turkish <strong>Society</strong> <strong>for</strong><br />
<strong>Horticultural</strong> <strong>Science</strong>. [www.5ics.org].<br />
*9–11 June—2nd International Cherry Tomato<br />
Conference. Petros M. Nomikos Conference<br />
Center, Santorini, Greece. [heliotopos.conferences.gr/?cherrytomato2005].<br />
12–16 June—XII International Sclerotinia Workshop.<br />
Monterey, Calif. Host: Univ. of Cali<strong>for</strong>nia<br />
Cooperative Extension, Monterey. [Steven Koike,<br />
stkoike@ucdavis.edu; ento.okstate.edu/iswg].<br />
13–14 June—First International Berry Health<br />
Benefi ts Symposium. La Sells Stewart Center,<br />
Oregon State Univ., Corvallis. Sponsors: Dept.<br />
of Food <strong>Science</strong> & Technol., Oregon State Univ.;<br />
The Linus Pauling Institute; Oregon Raspberry<br />
& Blackberry Commission; and the U.S. Highbush<br />
Blueberry Council. [Info/registration: Cat<br />
<strong>Horticultural</strong> <strong>Science</strong> Calendar<br />
McKenzie, e-mail cat@oregon-berries.com;<br />
oregonstate.edu/dept/foodsci/berryhealth.htm].<br />
15–16 June—Plant Canada 2005. Edmonton, Alberta,<br />
Canada. Sponsored in part by the Canadian<br />
<strong>Society</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Horticultural</strong> <strong>Science</strong>. [www.plantcanada2005.ca].<br />
18–22 June—122nd <strong>American</strong> Seed Trade Association<br />
Annual Convention. Seattle, Wash. [www.<br />
amseed.org/mtg_2005ac].<br />
24–26 June—Region 3 Meeting, <strong>American</strong><br />
Hemero callis <strong>Society</strong>. Wyndham Roanoke Airport,<br />
Roanoke, Va. [Sponsor: Blue Ridge Area<br />
Daylily <strong>Society</strong>. Registration info: c/o Elnora<br />
Stubbs, 540-297-7567, EHS222@aol.com].<br />
29 June–2 July—<strong>American</strong> Association of Botanical<br />
Gardens & Arboreta Annual Conference.<br />
Chicago, Illinois. Hosted by the Morton Arboretum<br />
in partnership with the Chicago Botanic Garden,<br />
Cantigny Park, and the Chicago Park District.<br />
Registration begins 15 Feb. [Sharon Malgire at<br />
1-302-655-7100, ext. 18, aabga.org].<br />
July 2005<br />
9–13 July—OFA Short Course. Greater Columbus<br />
Convention Center, Columbus, Ohio. Sponsored<br />
by: OFA—an Association of Floriculture Professionals.<br />
[OFA, 2130 Stela Court, Columbus, OH<br />
43215-1033; tel. 613-487-1117; fax 614-487-<br />
1216; ofa@ofa.org; ofa.org].<br />
10–15 July—Xth International Turfgrass Research<br />
Conference. Llandudno, North Wales<br />
[Danny Thorogood, IGER, Plant Genetics and<br />
Breeding, Plas Gogerddan, Aberystwyth, United<br />
Kingdom SY23 3EB; tel. 44-1970-823176; fax<br />
44-1970-821993; dannythorogood@bbsrc.ac.uk;<br />
aber.ac.uk/itrc2005].<br />
*12–14 July—International Grape Genomics<br />
Symposium. Millenium Hotel, St. Louis, Mo.<br />
[Laszlo Kovacs, lgk378f@smsu.edu;Wenping<br />
Qiu, weq070f@smsu.edu; tel. 417-926-4105; fax<br />
417-926-6646; www.mtngrv.smsu.edu/symposium].<br />
12–14 July—2005 IASME/WSEAS International<br />
Conference on Energy, Environment, Ecosystems<br />
and Sustainable Development. Vouliagmeni,<br />
Athens, Greece. Topics include: environment<br />
and sustainable development; <strong>for</strong>estation;<br />
soil and agricultural issues; and more. Sponsored<br />
by International Association of Mechanical Engineers<br />
(IASME) and World Scientifi c Engineering<br />
Academy and <strong>Society</strong> (WSEAS). [www.worldses.org/conferences/2005/greece/energy].<br />
15 July—Woody Plant Conference. Scott Arboretum,<br />
Swarthmore College, Pa. Conference brochures<br />
available May 2005. [Longwood Gardens,<br />
610-388-1000, x507; longwoodgardens.org].<br />
17–20 July—<strong>American</strong> <strong>Society</strong> of Agricultural<br />
Engineers (ASAE) Annual International<br />
Meeting. Tampa, Fla. [ASAE Meetings Dept.,<br />
269-429-0300; asae.org].<br />
17–21 July—National Association of County Agricultural<br />
Agents Annual Meeting. Buffalo, N.Y.<br />
[www.nacaa.com].<br />
17–21 July—Potato Association of America 89th<br />
Annual Conference. Westin Hotel, Calgary,<br />
Alberta, Canada. [srwlyk@shaw.ca; fax 403-541-<br />
0915; agric.gov.ab.ca/$department/deptdocs.nsf/<br />
all/opp8616?opendocument].<br />
*17–24 July—Perennial Plant Symposium and<br />
Trade Show. Knoxville and Nashville, Tenn. Perennial<br />
Plant Association. [tel. 614-771-8431; fax<br />
614-876-5238; ppa@perennialplant.org; www.<br />
perennialplant.org].<br />
18–21 July—ASHS Annual Conference. The<br />
Riviera Hotel, Las Vegas, Nev. 113 S. West<br />
St., Suite 200, Al ex an dria, VA 22314 [tel.<br />
703.836.4606; fax 703.836.2024; ashs@ashs.<br />
org; ashs.org].<br />
30 July–3 Aug.—<strong>American</strong> Phytopathological <strong>Society</strong><br />
Annual Meeting. Austin, Texas. [www.apsnet.org].<br />
Abstract submissions due 1 Apr. 2005.<br />
August 2005<br />
10–13 Aug.—68th Annual Meeting of the Rural<br />
Sociological <strong>Society</strong>. Hyatt Regency, Tampa,<br />
Fla. [www.ruralsociology.org].<br />
11–13 Aug.—SNA 2005 . . . The Worldʼs Showcase<br />
of Horticulture ®<br />
11–13 Aug.—SNA 2005 . . . The Worldʼs Show-<br />
® . Georgia World Congress<br />
Center, Atlanta. [Southern Nursery Assoc., Inc.,<br />
sna.org].<br />
16–19 Aug.—Association of Professional Landscape<br />
Designers (APLD) Annual Conference.<br />
Salt Lake City Marriott–Downtown, Salt Lake<br />
City, Utah. [www.apld.org].<br />
September 2005<br />
12–16 Sept.—3rd International Cucurbit Symposium.<br />
Townsville, Queensland, Australia.<br />
[Gordon Rogers, gordon@ahr.com.au or Joanna<br />
Embry, jembry@qfvg.org.au; fax +61 2 9544<br />
3782; tel. +61 2 9527 0826; ahr.com.au].<br />
18–22 Sept.—4th International Symposium on<br />
Rose Research and Cultivation. Santa Barbara<br />
Inn, Santa Barbara, Cali<strong>for</strong>nia. [flowers.tamu.<br />
edu/symposium/].<br />
25–28 Sept.—International Plug & Cutting Conference.<br />
Hyatt Regency, Dearborn, Michigan.<br />
Sponsored by FloraCulture International and<br />
GrowerTalks magazine. [Michelle Mazza 1-630-<br />
208-9080, ext. 130; mmazza@ballpublishing.<br />
com; ballpublishing.com/conferences].<br />
28 Sept.–1 Oct.—<strong>Society</strong> of <strong>American</strong> Florists<br />
121st Annual Convention. Ritz-Carlton Lake,<br />
Las Vegas, Nevada. [www.safnow.org/meetings/<br />
index.cfm].<br />
October 2005<br />
7–11 Oct.—ASLA Annual Meeting. Fort Lauderdale,<br />
Florida. [<strong>American</strong> <strong>Society</strong> of Landscape<br />
Architects, asla.org/meetings/am2005/call.html].<br />
10–14 Oct.—International Symposium on Bio-<br />
Technology of Temperate Fruit Crops and<br />
Tropical Species. Adamʼs Mark Resort, Tampa,<br />
Continued on page 13<br />
ASHS NEWSLETTER, Vol. 21(5), May 2005 11
12<br />
Where to stay?<br />
We know that <strong>for</strong> many attendees fi nding the lowest possible<br />
hotel rate is paramount, and we are aware that often people choose<br />
to stay on the outskirts of town and then drive to the conference each<br />
day. However, be<strong>for</strong>e you book your hotel room <strong>for</strong> the <strong>American</strong><br />
<strong>Society</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Horticultural</strong> <strong>Science</strong> (ASHS) Annual Conference,<br />
please consider the following . . . .<br />
Facilities Usage Fee ($250)<br />
The <strong>American</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Horticultural</strong> <strong>Science</strong><br />
continues to make every ef<strong>for</strong>t to keep<br />
costs at a minimum <strong>for</strong> those attending the<br />
ASHS Annual Conference. One way this is done<br />
is to make a commitment to the host hotel (<strong>for</strong><br />
2005, the Riviera Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas,<br />
Nev.) that a specifi ed number of hotel rooms<br />
will be occupied by our conference attendees.<br />
In exchange <strong>for</strong> the hotel room occupation, the<br />
property provides ASHS with complimentary<br />
meeting space.<br />
Over the last several years, many unsuccessful<br />
attempts have been made to explain this process<br />
to conference delegates. In 2004, ASHS did<br />
not fi ll its committed number of sleeping rooms,<br />
and, as a result, faced hefty penalty fees.<br />
Individuals who choose to stay at the nonhost<br />
hotel receive the benefi ts of the facilities,<br />
but do not contribute to the necessary commitments<br />
that allow the <strong>Society</strong> to use meeting<br />
space on a complimentary basis.<br />
There<strong>for</strong>e, the ASHS Board of Directors<br />
has instituted a “Facilities Usage Fee” <strong>for</strong> those<br />
who are attending the conference, but have cho-<br />
sen not to stay in the conference hotel. This is<br />
the only way that we can continue to run the<br />
conference without raising registration fees.<br />
The $250 Facilities Usage Fee will apply<br />
only to those who register (including exhibitors,<br />
speakers, students, one-day attendees, etc.) <strong>for</strong><br />
Discounted Airfare<br />
the conference (with the exception of guests)<br />
but choose not to stay at the Riviera Hotel and<br />
Casino. There<strong>for</strong>e, we encourage all conference<br />
attendees to avoid this Facilities Usage Fee and<br />
stay at the host hotel at a rate of $88/night, plus<br />
tax [please be aware that if you are sharing with<br />
another delegate, the best way to register is to<br />
call 1-(800) 634-6753—both names must appear<br />
on the room reservation by the 18 June<br />
hotel reservation cut-off date, otherwise you<br />
will be assessed this fee and obligated to pay<br />
it in order to pick up your registration credentials].<br />
In addition, please be aware that this fee<br />
is currently below the government per diem <strong>for</strong><br />
Las Vegas.<br />
Staying at the host hotel makes it easy to enjoy<br />
the the comaraderie of fellow ASHS members<br />
inside and outside of scheduled activities.<br />
Just imagine—no commuting time to conference<br />
activities; additional networking time with<br />
colleagues; and amenities, such as room service,<br />
safes, exercise facilities, and restaurants/<br />
shops—everything in one convenient location.<br />
It certainly is your choice as to where you<br />
stay during the conference, but please understand<br />
that ASHS does have contractual commitments<br />
that we must honor, and we must do<br />
all we can to assure that there are no negative<br />
financial implications to the <strong>Society</strong> and the<br />
ASHS Membership.<br />
America West Airlines is offering a discount of up to 10% on airfare, plus other<br />
travel discount options to and from the ASHS-2005 Annual Conference.<br />
There are three options <strong>for</strong> making your discounted reservations:<br />
1) Online: Use the Convention and Meeting Services (CAMS) Code at<br />
americawest.com in the eCertifi cate area of the Air Reservations page.<br />
CAMS Code = AP6717T (ticket purchased 60 days or more prior to travel)<br />
CAMS Code = AP6717 (ticket purchased less than 60 days prior to travel)<br />
Your discount will be outlined in detail on the Purchase page.<br />
2) Call the America West Group & Specialty Travel Department directly at<br />
800-548-7575 Monday through Friday from 6 am–6 pm.<br />
3) Contact your preferred travel agent and reference your CAMS Code.<br />
Host Hotel <strong>for</strong> ASHS-2005<br />
Bureau/LVCVA<br />
Riviera Hotel<br />
News<br />
and Casino<br />
Vegas Las<br />
rivierahotel.com Photo:<br />
Riviera Hotel and Casino<br />
Conference Facility<br />
All conference activities will be<br />
held at this full-service hotel.<br />
Rates:<br />
$88 = Single/Double<br />
$175 = Petite Suite<br />
To obtain this rate you must<br />
identify affiliation with the<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Horticultural</strong><br />
<strong>Science</strong>.<br />
Reservations:<br />
Online: go to ashs.org/<br />
a n n u a l m e e t i n g /<br />
arrangements and follow<br />
instructions.<br />
Phone: (800) 634-6753 or<br />
(702) 734-5110<br />
Fax: (702) 694-9451<br />
To secure a reservation, you<br />
must provide a credit card<br />
number or send a check equal<br />
to one nightʼs deposit, plus<br />
Clark County Room Tax.<br />
The hotel must receive the<br />
check payment within 14 days<br />
of making the reservation or it<br />
will be canceled.<br />
All reservations will be confi<br />
rmed by the hotel directly to<br />
the guest.<br />
ASHS NEWSLETTER, Vol. 21(5), May 2005
Continued from page 11<br />
Fla. [Richard Litz, Univ. of Fla./IFAS, tel. 304-<br />
725-3451; fax 304-728-2340; rscorza@aafrs.<br />
usda.gov; conference.ifas.ufl .edu/ishscrops].<br />
*21–23 Oct. Charleston Garden Festival. Middleton<br />
Place, Charleston, S.C. Sponsored by the<br />
Charleston <strong>Horticultural</strong> <strong>Society</strong> and Middleton<br />
Place Foundation. [Nancy Abercrombie, tel. 843-<br />
556-6020].<br />
November 2005<br />
*15–16 Nov.—National Soybean Rust Symposium.<br />
Renaissance Hotel, Nashville, Tenn. [<strong>American</strong><br />
Phytopathological <strong>Society</strong>; www.apsnet.org/online/sbr/].<br />
December 2005<br />
5–8 Dec.—First International Guava Symposium.<br />
Central Institute <strong>for</strong> Subtropical Horticulture,<br />
Lucknow, India. [www.intguavasymp.net].<br />
2006<br />
5–6 Jan. 2006—The Mid-States <strong>Horticultural</strong><br />
Expo. Kentucky Fair & Exposition Center (commonly<br />
known as the Kentucky Fairgrounds).<br />
[Southern Nursery Association, 1827 Powers<br />
Luau in Vegas?<br />
Extension & Industry Dinner<br />
Bring your tiki torch!<br />
<strong>Horticultural</strong> <strong>Science</strong> Calendar<br />
Ferry Rd. SE, Ste. 4-100, Atlanta, GA 30339-<br />
8422, tel. 770.953.3311; fax: 770.953.4411,<br />
e-mail: MidStates2006@sna.org; web sna.org].<br />
5–7 Jan.—Northeast Region–ASHS Annual Meeting.<br />
Cornell Univ., Ithaca, N.Y.<br />
22–25 Jan.—U.S. Composting Council Annual<br />
Conference and Tradeshow. Park Plaza Hotel,<br />
New Orleans. [tel.; 631.737.4931; www.compostingcouncil.org].<br />
4–8 Feb. ASHS Southern Region Annual Meeting.<br />
Orlando, Fla.<br />
6–10 Feb.—6th International Cool Climate Symposium<br />
<strong>for</strong> Viticulture & Oenology. Christ<br />
Church, New Zealand. Theme: Winegrowing <strong>for</strong><br />
the Future. [www.iccs2006.org.nz].<br />
14–16 Mar.—Western <strong>Society</strong> of Weed <strong>Science</strong><br />
Annual Conference. Reno, Nev. [Wanda Graves,<br />
510.790.1252].<br />
27–30 July—ASHS Annual Conference. Sheraton<br />
New Orleans Hotel, New Orleans, La.<br />
13–19 Aug.—XXVIIth International <strong>Horticultural</strong><br />
Congress. COEX Convention Center,<br />
Seoul, South Korea. [www.ishs.org/calendar/<br />
index.htm].<br />
*17–21 Sept.—Cucurbitaceae 2006. Asheville,<br />
N.C., [Info: Dr. Gerald Holmes, Department of<br />
Plant Pathology, North Carolina State University,<br />
Raleigh, NC 27695-7616; tel. 919-515-9779;<br />
gerald_holmes@ncsu.edu; www.ncsu.edu/cucurbit2006].<br />
*3–7 Oct.—First International Symposium:<br />
Contribution of African Botanica to Humanity.<br />
NʼZérékoré, Guinea. Sponsored by the International<br />
<strong>Society</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Horticultural</strong> <strong>Science</strong> in<br />
collaboration with the Université pour le Développment<br />
Communautaire and Le Groupe Lyceum.<br />
Sessions conducted in English and French.<br />
[Nianga Nicephore Malo; udecom@viola.fr or<br />
malo@ccophymed.com; Kenneth E. Keirstead, k<br />
keirstead@lyceumresearch.com; Lyle E. Craker,<br />
craker@pssci.umass.edu].<br />
Hosted by the<br />
Industry and Extension<br />
Division Vice Presidents<br />
Wednesday, 20 July<br />
6:30–10:00 p.m.<br />
Sign up f<strong>for</strong><br />
t when you register <strong>for</strong> the ASHS Annual Conference:<br />
ing/registration.html<br />
Cost: $49<br />
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2007<br />
January—Northeast Region–ASHS Annual Meeting.<br />
Univ. of Maryland, College Park. (More in<strong>for</strong>mation<br />
as available.)<br />
3–7 Feb. ASHS Southern Region Annual Meeting.<br />
Mobile, Ala.<br />
16–19 July—ASHS Annual Conference. Westin<br />
Kierland Resort and Spa, Scottsdale, Arizona.
14<br />
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: EXTENSION HORTICULTURE—<br />
Oregon State University Extension Service is recruiting <strong>for</strong> a full-time<br />
Horticulture Assistant Professor <strong>for</strong> Coos County (Myrtle Point). Position<br />
will develop a strong extended educational program targeting improved<br />
production effi ciency, pest management, plant nutrition, and water conservation<br />
with particular emphasis on cranberry, lily bulb, and other horticultural<br />
enterprises of economic importance to the southern Oregon coast.<br />
MS or PhD degree in horticulture or related fi eld, relevance of training and<br />
background to conduct a strong Extension and applied research program<br />
on production systems of horticultural crops; demonstrated capacity <strong>for</strong><br />
intellectual curiosity, creativity, and leadership; ability to obtain funding<br />
to support his/her Extension or applied research projects; willingness to<br />
support and participate in interdisciplinary teams; and excellent communications<br />
skills. Additional experience in cranberry, lily bulbs, or other<br />
relevant crops <strong>for</strong> the south Oregon coast preferred. For full consideration<br />
apply by May 18, 2005. When responding to this ad, please refer<br />
to position #018-1025. For detailed position description with application<br />
procedures and position requirements, contact the Extension Human<br />
Resource Offi ce, Oregon State University, 108 Ballard Extension Hall,<br />
Corvallis, OR 97331-3602 (Phone 541-737-8320, Fax 541-737-4095)<br />
or visit the OSU website at oregonstate.edu/jobs. OSU is an AA/EOE.<br />
0505/P-8735<br />
VEGETABLE CROPS ADVISOR—San Joaquin County. The University<br />
of Cali<strong>for</strong>nia, Division of Agriculture and Natural Resources,<br />
Cooperative Extension is seeking a career-track academic candidate to<br />
conduct and coordinate a multi-faceted program of education and applied<br />
research primarily in the area of vegetable crop production and<br />
targeted water quality issues. Other program emphasis will be on variety<br />
development, plant protection, nutrient budgeting, postharvest handling,<br />
marketing, and economics of the areaʼs major vegetables. The<br />
purpose of this position is to generate and/or supply critically needed<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation to ensure and maintain an economically vibrant and ecologically<br />
prudent vegetable crop industry in San Joaquin County.<br />
Academic appointees in Cooperative Extension are responsible <strong>for</strong> per<strong>for</strong>mance<br />
in: extending knowledge and in<strong>for</strong>mation; applied research<br />
and creative activity; professional competence and activity; and Uni-<br />
Advertising Rates<br />
For one insertion in the ASHS Newsletter—<br />
(includes posting <strong>for</strong> 90 days on the ASHS website)<br />
General Ads:<br />
up to 200 words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$230<br />
each additional 10 words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15<br />
As sis tant ships/Fellowships/Post doc to ral ads<br />
200 words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$110<br />
each additional 10 words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$10<br />
Web-Only ads (posted <strong>for</strong> 90 days)<br />
up to 200 words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$230<br />
each additional 10 words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15<br />
Highlight any ad:<br />
Box your ad:. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$15<br />
Add your logo: (black & white in Newsletter, color on Web ads): . .$15<br />
Send listings to: HortOpportunities, ASHS Place ment Services, 113 S. West St.,<br />
Ste. 200, Al ex an dria, VA 22314; phone 703.836.4606 ext. 327; fax 703.836.2024;<br />
e-mail plcmnt@ashs.org. With the ad copy, include the following in<strong>for</strong>mation:<br />
name of contact person; billing address; e-mail; phone no.; fax no.; and the application<br />
deadline. Positions listed are from Equal Op por tu ni ty/Af fi r ma tive Ac tion<br />
Em ploy ers only. Sub mis sion of list ings im plies consent to abide by EO/AA guidelines.<br />
For more in<strong>for</strong>mation visit ashs.org/hortopport/advertise.html.<br />
HortOpportunities<br />
versity and public service. Requires a Masterʼs degree in a biological,<br />
agricultural, or plant science, preferably specializing in vegetable crops.<br />
Soil and water coursework and/or experience is required. Post-graduate<br />
agricultural experience in applied research and education is desired.<br />
Beginning salary will be in the U.C. Cooperative Extension Assistant<br />
Advisor rank, (DOQ). See C.E. Advisor salary scale at http://www.ucop.<br />
edu/acadadv/acadpers/tab0405/table33.pdf.The full position vacancy announcement<br />
and required academic application are available at http://<br />
cvr.ucdavis.edu, or contact Cindy Inouye, U.C. Cooperative Extension<br />
Central Valley Region, 9240 Riverbend Ave., Parlier, CA 93648; e-mail<br />
cinouye@uckac.edu, phone (559) 646-6535. Complete packets must<br />
be received by June 1, 2005. Refer to position #ACV 05-05. AA/EOE<br />
0505/P-8736<br />
MOLECULAR PLANT BREEDER—AVRDC–The World Vegetable<br />
Center seeks a scientist to identify, characterize, and utilize new traits<br />
and associated markers <strong>for</strong> introgressing valuable alleles into vegetable<br />
germplasm through wide crosses, gene mapping, marker-assisted<br />
selection, bioin<strong>for</strong>matics, and other genomic tools. Responsibilities:<br />
1) identifi cation, design and testing of PCR-based markers linked to genes<br />
conditioning resistance to bacterial wilt, whitefl y-transmitted geminiviruses,<br />
and late blight in tomato; 2) application of the Advanced Backcross-<br />
QTL method or other methods to detect and introgress benefi cial alleles<br />
from interspecifi c crosses that improve the tropical adaptation of tomato<br />
and pepper; and 3) enhancement of the capacity of national programs and<br />
seed companies to effectively use molecular markers through training<br />
courses. Qualifi cations: PhD in plant breeding, genetics, molecular genetics,<br />
genomics or a related discipline. Ability to write and speak in English,<br />
publish in refereed journals, prepare grant proposals, and work on interdisciplinary<br />
teams. Postdoctoral experience with vegetables, including applied<br />
plant breeding techniques, is desirable. Appointment: The position<br />
is located at AVRDC headquarters in Taiwan. Initial appointment is <strong>for</strong><br />
two years with possibility of annual re-appointments. Details and application<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation are available at: www.avrdc.org/jobs.html. Screening of<br />
applications begins 1 May 2005 and continues until position is fi lled.<br />
(Posted 4-8-05)0505/P-8737<br />
RESEARCH GENETICIST (PLANTS)—The Agricultural Research<br />
Serviceʼs, U.S. National Arboretum, Floral and Nursery Plants<br />
Research Unit, in Beltsville, MD is seeking a permanent Research Geneticist<br />
(Plants), GS–12/13, to conduct research aimed at developing<br />
cultivars of important landscape trees, improved with respect to factors<br />
such as stress-, disease, and pest-tolerance, longevity, adaptability,<br />
and suitability <strong>for</strong> smaller spaces, as well as investigating introgression<br />
and its impact between cultivated selections and native populations.<br />
Salary range: $62,886–$97,213 per year plus benefi ts. Applicants must<br />
have qualifying education and experience which provided: 1) Knowledge<br />
of plant breeding, plant genetics, and related sciences. 2) Ability<br />
to conduct research using appropriate experimental design, genetics<br />
techniques, and statistical analyses; 3) Knowledge of the trees of the<br />
world, their geographic variability and potential <strong>for</strong> landscape, street,<br />
and utility line use in the U.S.; and 4) Ability to plan, conduct, and publish<br />
results of research in peer-reviewed scientifi c journals and make<br />
presentations at scientifi c meetings in the area of plant breeding/genetics.<br />
U.S. citizenship is required. For research program in<strong>for</strong>mation, contact<br />
Dr. John Hammond at (301) 504-6570. To see specifi c qualifi cation<br />
requirements and application procedures, applicants MUST obtain a<br />
copy of vacancy announcement ARS-X5E-0148 by calling 301-504-<br />
1351 or via www.ars.usda.gov. Applications MUST be postmarked by<br />
May 31, 2005. USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider and Employer.<br />
0505/P-8740<br />
ASHS NEWSLETTER, Vol. 21(5), May 2005
LANDSCAPE PLANT SCIENCE & SUSTAINABLE MANAGE-<br />
MENT—The University of Washington (UW) College of Forest Resources<br />
invites applications <strong>for</strong> a 9-month tenure-track assistant professor<br />
position. The position offers opportunities to pursue teaching, research,<br />
and public service in landscape plant science, particularly management<br />
and selection of plants <strong>for</strong> human-dominated landscapes. The successful<br />
applicantʼs teaching and research programs are expected to contribute to<br />
an increasing emphasis on interdisciplinary approaches within the College<br />
and with other UW programs focusing on the sustainability of urban<br />
and urbanizing environments. Responsibilities: The faculty member will<br />
develop a 3-quarter teaching profi le, including Landscape Plant Management<br />
and other courses supporting graduate and undergraduate program<br />
areas in environmental horticulture, urban <strong>for</strong>estry, and restoration, as<br />
well as interdisciplinary programs in the College and the UW. The faculty<br />
member will develop a vigorous research program in one or more<br />
areas such as cultivated plant physiology, arboriculture, urban <strong>for</strong>estry,<br />
and characterization/classifi cation of urban and urbanizing planting sites.<br />
Opportunities exist to develop collaborative research programs in areas<br />
such as landscape restoration, ex situ plant conservation, cultivated plant<br />
systematics, and urban ecology. The faculty member will participate in<br />
the Collegeʼs public and professional outreach programs. The faculty<br />
member will contribute to the management of the UWʼs living plant collections,<br />
under the direction of Washington Park Arboretum and Center<br />
<strong>for</strong> Urban Horticulture leadership. Requirements: PhD in horticulture,<br />
botany, ecology, or other related natural resources field and a record<br />
showing potential <strong>for</strong> national and international recognition in landscape<br />
plant science, preferably including signifi cant training in whole-plant<br />
physiology. Evidence of fl exibility in teaching and research to serve the<br />
Collegeʼs evolving programs, and a demonstration of interest in the science<br />
underpinning the development and management of sustainable urban<br />
and urbanizing ecosystems are essential. Applicants should submit<br />
a letter of introduction stating research and teaching interest, experience<br />
and qualifi cations, full curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference<br />
to: Gordon Bradley, Chair, Landscape Plant <strong>Science</strong> Search Committee,<br />
Placement Service at ASHS–2005<br />
University of Washington, Box 352100, Seattle, WA 98195-2100. Applications<br />
will be accepted until an appointment is made; the committee<br />
will begin reviewing applications on May 31, 2005. Position start date<br />
is negotiable, but is anticipated to be no later than Autumn 2006. The<br />
University of Washington is an affi rmative action, equal opportunity employer.<br />
The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and<br />
strongly encourages applications from women and minority candidates.<br />
0505/P-8741<br />
As sis tant ships/Fel low ships/Postdoctoral Ads<br />
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP—The Department of<br />
Horticulture at the University of Arkansas is seeking a qualifi ed and<br />
highly motivated individual interested in obtaining a MS or PhD degree<br />
in Horticulture. The candidate will conduct research on high root zone<br />
temperature stress physiology of ornamental plants. Students with training<br />
in horticulture or plant sciences are encouraged to submit a graduate<br />
application that includes a resume, college transcripts, GRE scores, TOEFL<br />
scores (<strong>for</strong>eign students), and three letters of reference. The position is<br />
available 1 Sept. 2005. Assistantship stipends are $11,000 per 12 months<br />
<strong>for</strong> MS and $13,000 <strong>for</strong> PhD with tuition waivers. Dissertation students<br />
ranking in the top 10% based upon GRE scores and grade point, will<br />
be considered <strong>for</strong> Distinguished Fellowships of $20,000. For additional<br />
in<strong>for</strong>mation visit the Horticulture Department website at www.uark.edu/<br />
ArkHort t or or contact contact Dr. Jim Robbins ( (jrobbins@uaex.ed<br />
( jrobbins@uaex.edu),<br />
or Dr. Curt R.<br />
Rom, Department of Horticulture, PTSC 316, University of Arkansas,<br />
Fayetteville, AR. 72701-1021. For Graduate School applications, and<br />
fellowship in<strong>for</strong>mation see: www.uark.edu/depts/gradinfo/prospective/<br />
funding/index.html. The University is Arkansas is an AA/EO employer.<br />
0505/P-8732<br />
ASHS will once again facilitate job placement of horticulturists by offering a Placement Service Center<br />
during ASHS-2005 in Las Vegas, Nevada, 18–21 July.<br />
Individuals looking <strong>for</strong> positions and organizations with positions available should fi ll out and submit<br />
copies of the appropriate <strong>for</strong>ms (see March 2005 ASHS Newsletter, p. 17–18). These <strong>for</strong>ms will be used<br />
only during the 2005 conference and may be copied as needed. You can download additional blank<br />
Position Available and Candidate Available <strong>for</strong>ms from the HortOpportunities page of the ASHS website<br />
(ashs.org/hortops.html).<br />
Candidates also may submit resumes to accompany their Candidate Available Form in the notebooks.<br />
There is a TWO-PAGE MAXIMUM on all resumes. To ensure that your <strong>for</strong>m is on fi le on the fi rst day that<br />
Placement Service opens at ASHS–2005, submit <strong>for</strong>ms by 15 June 2005 to: ASHS Placement Service,<br />
113 S. West Street, Suite 200, Alexandria VA 22314-2851, fax 703.836.2024.<br />
Placement Service Hours at ASHS–2005<br />
Monday 18 July Noon–6:30 pm<br />
Tuesday 19 July 8 am–6:30 pm<br />
HortOpportunities<br />
Wednesday 20 July 8 am–6:30 pm<br />
Thursday 21 July 8 am–Noon<br />
ASHS NEWSLETTER, Vol. 21(5), May 2005 15
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New Home <strong>for</strong> University of Floridaʼs Gulf Coast Research and Education Center<br />
Over 600 friends of the University of<br />
Floridaʼs Gulf Coast Research and Education<br />
Center (GCREC) gathered on 1 April 2005 <strong>for</strong><br />
the dedication of a new facility at Wimauma,<br />
east of Tampa. The new $16 million regional<br />
facility, authorized by the Florida Legislature<br />
in 2003, combines facilities and programs<br />
<strong>for</strong>merly located in Bradenton and Dover.<br />
The 475-acre tract given to the University<br />
by Hillsborough County is located in an area of<br />
commercial vegetable and strawberry production.<br />
Areas in the center have been designated<br />
<strong>for</strong> vegetable, strawberry, citrus, ornamental<br />
horticulture, and pasture research. The 39,000<br />
sq. ft. main building provides offi ce and<br />
laboratory space <strong>for</strong> 20 faculty, support staff,<br />
and graduate students, as well as a 500-seat<br />
auditorium. A diagnostic laboratory will aid<br />
county extension faculty and local growers.<br />
Greenhouse and shadehouse facilities are<br />
in the fi nal stages of construction. An added<br />
feature is a graduate student residence <strong>for</strong> eight<br />
students, which was included because of the<br />
lack of suitable housing in this rural area.<br />
Jimmy G. Cheek, Senior Vice President<br />
<strong>for</strong> Agricultural and Natural Resources at the<br />
University of Florida, presided at the dedication.<br />
Others on the program included Charles<br />
H. Bronson, Commission of the Florida<br />
Department of Agriculture; Bill Galvano,<br />
ASHS News let ter<br />
<strong>American</strong> <strong>Society</strong> <strong>for</strong> <strong>Horticultural</strong> <strong>Science</strong><br />
113 South West St., Suite 200<br />
Alexandria, VA 22314-2851<br />
Address Service Requested<br />
Florida House of Representatives; Jim Norman,<br />
Hillsborough County Commission; and<br />
Jay Taylor, Center Advising Committee Chair.<br />
Jack Rechcigl, GCREC Director, coordinated<br />
the entire event.<br />
The GCREC, originally called the Tomato<br />
Disease Laboratory, was established in 1925<br />
in Palmetto, Fla., to determine the cause and<br />
develop controls <strong>for</strong> a tomato disease complex<br />
that was devastating the industry. The <strong>for</strong>erunner<br />
of GCREC–Dover was established near<br />
Plant City, Fla., <strong>for</strong> strawberry research in the<br />
same year. In 1936, a new 106-acre facility was<br />
established in what is now central Bradenton.<br />
Another move occurred in 1965 to a 210-acre<br />
site east of Bradenton. At about the same time,<br />
the strawberry research program moved to a<br />
new location in Dover, Fla.<br />
The GCREC has been highly successful<br />
in serving the needs of vegetable, strawberry,<br />
and ornamental industries because of the<br />
interdisciplinary faculty—enabling a team<br />
approach to problem solving by horticulturists,<br />
entomologists, plant pathologists, soil scientists,<br />
agricultural economists, and agricultural<br />
engineers. This new facility will provide the<br />
basis <strong>for</strong> continued service to the industry<br />
into the 21st century. There are currently nine<br />
ASHS members on the GCREC faculty.<br />
Jimmy Cheek, University of Floridaʼs Senior<br />
Vice President <strong>for</strong> Agriculture and<br />
Natural Resources, welcomes attendees to<br />
the Centerʼs dedication ceremony.<br />
University of Floridaʼs Gulf Coast Research<br />
and Education Center.<br />
PERIODICALS POSTAGE<br />
PAID AT<br />
ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA<br />
22314-2851, USA<br />
ASHS NEWSLETTER, Vol. 21(5), May 2005