Ashs April

ASHS Newsletter
Dedicated to advancing horticultural research, education, and application

Vol. 32, No. 4
April 2016
In This Issue . . .
Mentoring.......................................... 1
Reflections ...................................... 3
2016 ASHS Outstanding
Undergraduate Student ................... 6
2016 ASHS Collegiate Scholars ...... 6
Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program ...... 7
ASHS Annual Conference
Workshop Lineup............................... 8
Competition: Early Career and
Scholars Ignite................................... 9
Hotel .................................................9
Career and Graduate School Fair.... 10
Professional Tour: Gardens of
Atlanta .......................................... 11
Legislative Update ........................ 12

Welcome New Members ............... 13
Members in the News ................... 13
Reported Death............................. 13
Endowment Fund Contributors ..... 15
Hamilton Award: Call for
Nominations .................................. 15
The Top Ten Lists for Online
ASHS Journal Articles Accessed
in March 2016 ............................. 16
International Horticultural News
and Opportunities.......................... 18
ASHS Career Center ................. 23
Horticultural Science
Calendar .................................... 28
Mentoring
Dean Kopsell
ASHS Research Division
Vice President
email: dkopsell@utk.edu
Most of us have mentoring programs (formal or informal) within our

departments/universities. This form of mentoring most often focuses on
metrics needed to be successful toward promotion and tenure. These
are undoubtedly great programs, but may lack advice for professional
advancement within a mentees specific research area (which may especially be true for smaller departments with limited faculty in a specific
commodity area).
As the Vice President of the Research Division, one of my goals is
to establish a career mentoring program for younger members within
ASHS. Recruitment for a career mentoring program has already begun.
As a younger member of ASHS, would you like to participate in a career
mentoring program that would pair you with a senior society member
in your specific discipline for career mentoring advice? Would you like
to serve as a mentor and share experiences and offer career advice to
younger members of the society?
Participation in the career mentoring initiative will be a great way to
become more involved in ASHS and help to add value to your society
membership. Being paired with an experienced mentor who has been
successful in your desired field and/or in your desired position(s) is one
of the best ways to help navigate your own path to success. We hope
that your involvement in this initiative will make a lasting impression on
your career in horticulture.
Business-related websites are saying Millennials now make up the
largest portion of the workforce. Millennial workers (i.e., generation Y)
are characterized as:
Wanting constant feedback on performance and direction.
Viewing work as a key part of life, not a separate activity.
Placing a strong emphasis on finding work that is personally fulfilling.
Viewing their workplace as an opportunity to make new friends,
learn new skills, and connect to a larger purpose.
Using social media for immediate feedback for mentoring.
The top five things most Millennials want to learn are:
Technical skills in their area of expertise.
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Mentoring
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Self-management and personal productivity.

Leadership.
Industry/functional knowledge.
Creativity/innovative strategies.
LinkedIn is now being used by many young professional as an informal mentoring platform. A recent article*
in INC magazine listed the steps to follow with social media-style mentoring. The list below outlines what mentees
should do when finding the right career mentor:
Find Relevant PeopleFind the people who
are truly on your desired career path. There may be

other people who can help you with connections or
insights, but the people at the top of your desired field
and in your desired positions are the best ones to help
you navigate your own path to success.
Do Your HomeworkThe first part is to cre-
ate a presentable profile for yourself. Once you are

projecting an image of someone worthy of anothers
time, you can focus on learning about your potential
mentors. Read everything about potential mentors.
Connect in a Meaningful WayTake the time
to write a concise personal note that shows your potential mentor that you have an appreciation for who
he or she is, and what he or she has accomplished.
Briefly and specifically explain your path and how
you think he or she can help. Express thanks for his
or her time and consideration. Make it easy to connect
and give reasonable time to respond.
Establish Specific BoundariesIf your po-
tential mentor expresses interest, discuss how much

time is acceptable and methods of communication.
*Excerpted from: Get a Great Mentor Through LinkedIn: 5 Steps, by Kevin

Daum. Inc. Magazine. Published: Jun 14, 2013. <www.inc.com/kevin-daum/
get-a-great-mentor-through-linkedin-5-steps.html>.
How would you like to have

access to this horticultural wisdom
and experience?
Respect their wishes and abide by their rules. Time is
their most valuable commodity, so show them you appreciate not only the time they share but the time they
need for their own lives. Watch for signals of concern
so you keep the relationship healthy and warm.
Show Gratitude through ActionYou went
through all this effort to start this relationship, now

you need to foster it. The best way to show appreciation to mentors is to demonstrate that you listened
to their guidance and took action. Thank you cards
and gifts may or may not seem appropriate, but the
more you share the benefits and positive effects of
their insights, the more encouraged they will be to
share more.
How can you participate?
If you would like to be a mentee or mentor in the initiative, please contact Dean Kopsell, ASHS Research Division Vice President (Email: dkopsell@utk.edu; Phone:
(865) 974-1145) for further details.
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Reflections
Curt R. Rom
ASHS President
University Professor, Horticulture
Bigger than Self

When I go camping, which I love to do, I enjoy laying
out and looking up at the stars. I did this recently as spring
has sprung; it was warm and there was a chorus of tree
frogs. Without the moon the sky was clear, dark and full
of stars. I suppose most people have also done this at one
time or another. I find it awe inspiring.
Probably when people look up at the stars and the vast
cosmos they may have one of several thoughts. In some
cases, people may feel overwhelmed by the complexity
and size of the universe; they feel miniscule. In my case,
I get this great sense that, out of that greatness and vastness, I am a part of it. In Joni Mitchells song, Woodstock,
she said we are stardust. That always inspired methat
we are made of the same stuff as all of the galaxies, stars,
asteroids, planets, and moons. I enjoy knowing that I was
part of something that great and that big. That, in my little
corner of the universe, I am still part of it.
I feel that same way about many organizations to which
I belong, and it is a motivation for me to join. I enjoy and
feel it is important to be part of a community and connected, to be a part of it.
Recently in my Career and Professional Development
class, the students completed the TypeFocus personality
assessment. This is a Myers-Briggs (M-B) type personality assessment primarily focused on career choices. It is
interesting that the data on these types of M-B personality
assessments indicate that academicians and scientists tend
to have strong introversion tendencies. That does not
mean that we are anti-social, but that our inspiration and
satisfaction is often very inwardly derived. Scholars work
in their offices and scientists tend to work in their labs.
They tend to work independently and derive satisfaction
from what they complete. This characteristic is probably
why so many of us find it difficult to work in teams; we
are inwardly motivated and focused. If left alone, we can
[P]ersonality assessments indicate that

academicians and scientists tend to have
strong introversion tendencies.
accomplish a lot. The fact that many of us are academics

and scientists probably was the result of a self-selection
process for a career field that fosters independence and
self-reliance.
The first time I took the M-B was 34 years ago and I
took the assessment again, which I have done annually for
about 19 years of teaching this class. It always indicates,
based upon my answers, that I have that introverted nature. Many of you would not believe it. My class thought
that proved the M-B test is wrong. They know me as an
outgoing, gregarious, loud, happy, enthusiastic, and engaging. I am an introvert, but have extroverted tendencies.
It is like a light switch for me. When I have to teach, or
give a talk, or go to a reception, I turn on the switch to be
outgoing, more extroverted. It is the stage, the podium, the
spotlight. Seldom before a lecture does my stomach not
boil and churn a bit. After a lecture or a presentation, I almost always have an adrenaline headache. Then, I go back
to my office, to my reading, writing, looking at stats, answering emails. Or I go into the lab and turn up the music.
I go into my personal zoneexhibiting my introversion.
I get satisfaction from what I DO.
In discussion about this personality assessment exercise
with my class, I ask, by a show of hands, how many of
the students want to be gardeners, growers, producers, or
farmers; it is always about 70% of the class. Then, I ask
how many of the students had introversion as a character
indicator; again, about 70% or 75%. This has been common over the decades I have used this tool. The TypeFocus
instruments suggests careers such as gardening, landscaping, and farming are for those with introversion-dominated personalities. It makes sense, does it not? Producing
plants, growing crops, farming are all very self-satisfying.
It is almost internally compelling and competitive. The
satisfaction of gardening, growing, producing, farming is
self-motivating, and self-satisfying. The drive to do well
and succeed is primarily inwardly generated. It is a great
career and/or hobby and it fits the personality. It is no wonder that gardening is my favorite hobby. I enjoy the individuality and isolation of it. I enjoy the self-satisfaction of
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gardening and watching my plants grow. My motivation

for gardening as my primary hobby are completely internal. And, my gardens are, well, basically just for me.
So, now you knowand you may not have guessed.
By the M-B personality assessments, I am basically introverted with extroverted tendencies. My guess is that many
of you are as well.
That is exactly why I join organizations. They pull me
out of that zone and out of my shell. They help engage
me in something greater than myself. I also believe they
broaden me. For instance, I belong to a local civic club and
have for 30+ years. This civic club engages me in my community. It gives me a chance to contribute at a level that I
could not do myself. My club picks up trash along a major
thoroughfare in town, keeping my town beautiful. That is
more than I could myself (although I pick up trash almost
weekly on my road). We raise funds to build community
parks and provide resources to the library. We give hundreds of thousands of dollars to community organizations
and charities; something I couldnt
tt do myself. As an international organization, we are working to eradicate polio.
This is a noble goalsomething I never could personally
achievebut collectively there is power in what the organization does. It gives me tremendous pride of accomplishment from the association and affiliation with others.
That is exactly how I feel about being a member of the
ASHS.
Now, think about it. What does it mean for a professional society that is comprised potentially largely of introverts? That is, possibly, one of the challenges that faces
the ASHS. Our profession is comprised largely of scientists and scholars (mostly introverts) who like to grow,
garden, and produce plants (mostly introverts). That is a
double whammy. That does not mean to say that there are
not some very extroverted persons in our Society. I imagine that you can guess who they are. There are several who
are the life of the party. They have a crowd following
them. Our society is made up of a diverse set of people and
diverse personalities. That is what makes the professional
network so rich.
As the Society thinks about its future in our strategic
planning process, this is among the several factors with
which it must contend. But, it is more complicated. A
number of smaller and mid-sized professional associations
are reporting declines in membership, especially among
younger members. The Generation X, Generation Y,
and Millennials are unlike the previous generations. The
World War II and Baby Boom generations were joiners.
They found satisfaction and accomplishment in associa4
tions with other. The subsequent generations, not so much.

Associations like the ASHS have a primary function
of networking. The preliminary ASHS Strategic Planning Survey indicated, that, especially among longer-term
members, networking was still a vitally important part of
the reason for participating in the organization. But, these
real networks are being somewhat replaced by the social networks and virtual communication structures such
as Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and Twitter. There is,
however, a big difference. Associations such as the ASHS
are professional networks and scientific networks, when
the others are really just social networks. The Gen X, Y,
and Millennials develop their social capital through social
networks. A challenge is to incorporate the social network
into our science network. We will need to foster develop-
Our society is made up of a diverse set of

people and diverse personalities. That is what
makes the professional network so rich.
ing social capital side-by-side with professional and scientific capital.
Do not get me wrong; the new social networks have
their place in our culture. I use them and I enjoy them to
keep in social touch with friendsand to see what is up
with grumpy cat, to look at food fun, cool science stuff,
and vicariously travel with friends on their beach vacations. But, those social networks are not a professional scientific network. The ASHS still fills that need.
The ASHS faces the triple-difficulty of creating a vibrant, engaged, and active society that is comprised to a
large part of introverts and now a generation of persons
who do not engage in organizations of this type.
I think the future of the Society relies to a significant
part on those of us who have been in the Society and seen
its benefits. We need to encourage and mentor a new,
younger, and socially networked group of scholars, scientists, teachers, and extension workers to participate. We
need to prove that our Society develops and contributes
professional and scientific capital.
I remember for both of my first two jobs, one at Washington State University and then at the University of Arkansas, part of my startup package was funding to join
professional societies, subscribe to professional journals,
and to attend meetings. Additionally, I was told that any
publication expenses for research reports would be paid
by my department. My department heads and my mentors

strongly encouraged me to become engaged in a professional society, particularly the ASHS, to exert leadership,
to attend meetings, and to develop a national reputation.
They provided the resources for that. I listened to that advice and am probably your President today as a result of
that counsel.
However, things have changed dramatically. With reduced federal and state budgets, in the late 1990s, my department discontinued funding professional membership,
journal subscriptions, travel to meetings and conferences,
and publication costs. All of those costs were passed onto
my projects, which, beginning in the late 1990s, were
all extramurally funded through grants and gifts. Certainly, this happened across the country. The funding model
change has had a significant impact on professional societies such as the ASHS. Conference travel on grants becomes very limited, and with tight project budgets often
there are no funds for publication costs. Most public grant
agencies will not pay for professional memberships, and
I assume more and more membership costs are coming
out-of-pocket for young faculty. Therefore, members are
calculating the cost-to-benefit ratio of their participation.
As young faculty join departments, the start-up packages are often for capital infrastructure such as laboratories, equipment and instruments, and technical helpsuch
as technicians and graduate assistants. I wonder if department heads and chairs offer funding for, and give advice
to, participating in professional societies, attending conferences, and becoming professionally active. My anecdotal
evidence is that the advice to many young persons is only
to get grant funding, and publish as much as you can. Participation and collegiality in a professional society, I am
afraid, is becoming a lost professional attribute and virtue.
If we step back and think about the ASHS, it is its own
universe. It is like the stars to which I like to look upward.
There are many individual bright and shining stars all
within the galaxies of their own institutions, agencies, and
companies within a state or region. The all circle around
problems unique to their own locales and are held together
by a centripetal gravity of horticulture and national priorities for competitiveness and sustainability. Being a member of the ASHS is being in that universe, shining in your
galaxy.
One of the aspects of being in the ASHS that is important to us as members is that, in our universe, it becomes
bigger than ourselves. The Society, comprised of all of
these introverts, has significant social capital, as well as
scientific and professional capital. Through the ASHS, we
become the voice for horticulture and specialty crops in
so many larger ways than any of us could as individuals.
The ASHS is much more than just a publication house
and conference center. The ASHS provides support and
management services for several sibling societies such as

the American Pomological Society, the Plant Growth Regulation Society of America, Pi Alpha Xi, and the Florida
State Horticultural Society. Through the ASHS, members
can join and pay dues into the International Society for
Horticultural Science and the ASHS provides collaborative engagement and support to the ISHS. By participating
in the ASHS, members have opportunities become part of
something much bigger than the ASHS and further build
professional networks.
My time is limited, and so, I imagine, is yours. We
just dont have time to be involved in everything that we
wish we could. However, the ASHS provides a venue, and
One of the aspects of being in the ASHS that

is important to us as members is that, in our
universe, it becomes bigger than ourselves.
our membership essentially provides an avenue, for our
collective interests and aspirations. The ASHS provides
leadership or members to help or lead with the Seed Your
Future initiative <http://www.seedyourfuture.org>, to
SoARthe Supporters of Agricultural Research <http://
supportagresearch.org/>, the AFRI Coalition <http://africoalition.org/>, the Council for Agriculture Science and
Technology (CAST); <http://www.cast-science.org/>, the
National Coalition for Food and Agriculture Research
<http://www.ncfar.org/> the Plant Science Research
Network <https://www.facebook.com/PlantScienceNetwork/>, the National Initiative for Consumer Horticulture
<http://consumerhort.org/>, and have a representative on
the board of the National Junior Horticultural Association
<http://njha.org/>. Recently, the ASHS participated in the
USAID Food Innovation Labs Symposium in Washington,
DC, and a think tank of leaders of the agriculture and environmental sciences scientific societies to develop a unifying message in support of food, agriculture, and natural
resources research. This forum was hosted by the American Association for the Advancement of Science and the
Riley Memorial Foundation <http://rileymemorial.org/>.
The goal was ambitious; to create a voice in unison from
the professional societies to encourage increased federal
and state investment in agriculture and natural resource research. The ASHS is part of something bigger than itself.
As an individual, it is often difficult to have a voice,
to be heard, and also to hear what needs to be heard. But,
through our Society, the collective voice is heard. For instance, the National Issues Committee and the ASHS legislative liaison represent the ASHS on the Hill and in
the halls of Congress and the USDA, providing a twoway conduit of information about the contributions, capabilities, and national research needs of ASHS members,
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while keeping membership informed of new programs,

opportunities and how the wind is blowing legislatively.
Through the bottomup membership structure of the
ASHS, where individuals self-associate into working
groups, and those working groups provide direction to the
Research, Education, Extension, Industry, and International Advisory Councils, the collective voice of members
is represented to the Board of Directors through the vice
presidents and Board member-at-large. In my time with
the ASHS, I have in so many cases seen a grass-roots idea
take root, grow, be nourished, and become a program of
the ASHS. The power of individuals is multiplied through
our professional network.
No one person could do all of these thingsand keep
our day jobs. But, our Society has that collective power. It
is a universe of galaxies and bright stars.
Back to the future or our universe. It is up to us. In order for the ASHS to continue to maintain its own gravity,
we must encourage and mentor new persons into membership. If I could wave a wand, I would have all department
heads and chairs give the same opportunities to their new
faculty that I was given; funds to join professional societies, to attend professional conferences, and to publish in
the Society journals. I would hope that all mentors and
mentoring committees would give advice to young and developing faculty like I was givenjoin and become active
in professional society, exert some leadership, and develop
that scientific and professional capital for a career.
As the ASHS works on a strategic vision for its future, it
is clear that a primary reason for existing will be then networks that are created within the Society, the opportunity
to share science, to exchange ideas and test hypotheses,
and to foster collaborations. The trick is to do that with
introverted scholars and scientists, with introverted gardeners and farmers, and for a generations who are more
virtually connected than personally connected.
When I look at the ASHS from my viewpoint, it is like
looking up at the stars. I am not lost in the enormity of the
universe, but I feel connected. And, if I am stardust, that
means I am made of the same dust of which plants are
made and of the soil in which they grow. I feel that I am
part of something that is much bigger than myself.
Each spring, ASHS recognizes undergraduate students enrolled in horticulture programs

with an emphasis or major in horticulture.
2016 ASHS Outstanding
Undergraduate Horticulture Student
2016 ASHS Collegiate Scholars

University of WisconsinRiver Falls
Andrew P. Sherwood
Nathanael D. Holmes
Avery M. Marcott
Peter N. Ault
Brent Arnoldussen
Phil W. Martola
Jay R. Holasek
Sarah M. Kummeth
Lisa D. Swast
University of Vermont (correction)
Nathanael D. Holmes
University of WisconsinRiver Falls
This list corrects the names originally published in the

March 2016 issue of the ASHS Newsletter).
Corrections in bold.
Juniors
Seniors
Naomi Cunningham
Katherine Brewer
Selena Deak
Amalia Smith Hale

Allen Wilder
Robin Williams
Please join us in recognizing these individuals.

Additional awardees are listed in the March 2016 issue of the ASHS Newsletter.
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The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program provides opportunities for college and university faculty, scientists, practicing professionals, and independent scholars to conduct research and teach in over 125 countries during the 201718
academic year.
The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program offers more than
160 awards across the sciences, technology, engineering,
and mathematics and nearly 500 awards overall for the
2017-2018 year. Exciting opportunities are available in
many countries and fields including:
Cameroon: All Disciplines
Czech Republic: Fulbright-Czech Technical University Distinguished Chair in Electrical Engineering
India: Fulbright-Nehru Postdoctoral Fellows
Mexico: Science and Technology
Philippines: Agriculture and Fisheries Modernization
Tunisia: Engineering
Please visit our Science, Technology, Engineering, and

Mathematics webpage for further award highlights, examples of successful projects, and scholar testimonials which
highlight the outcomes and benefits associated with completing a Fulbright U.S. Scholar grant.
For eligibility factors, detailed application guidelines
and review criteria, please follow this link: <http://cies.org/
program/core-fulbright-us-scholar-program>.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens and the current
competition will close on August 1, 2016.
The Fulbright Scholar Program, sponsored by the U.S.
Department of State, is administered by the Council for International Exchange of Scholars (CIES), a division of the
Institute of International Education (IIE).
www.iie.org/cies
Call For Entries!
2016 Open Horticultural

Photography Contest
Sponsored by Pi Alpha Xi
The Honor Society for Horticulture
Entries may be submitted online between April 1,

2016 and June 30, 2016.
All horticulture-related subjects and commodities

are welcome, including fruits, vegetables, flowers,
all plant habits, landscapes, production situations,
and traditional horticultural settings. Contestants
need not be members of PAX to participate.
Complete entry guidelines are available online at
ashs.org/page/2016PhotoContest
Closing Dinner at the 2016 ASHS

Annual Conference
Thursday, August 11, 2016
6:0010:00 pm
To be held at the Atlanta Botanical Garden

Join us for the 2016 Annual Conference closing event to
wrap up a great conference!
Enjoy dinner while listening to dynamic presentations

by Ben R. Jordan and Jon Radtke (Coca Cola) and Dr.
Jennifer Cruse Sanders (Atlanta Botanical Garden).
An added treat to the evening will be touring the special

exhibition of Chihuly in the Garden at your leisure.
Sign up for this great event when you register

to attend the conference. The cost is $65. Go to the ASHS
website.
If you have already registered and would like to add a

ticket, please contact Negar Mahdavian, nmahdavian@
ashs.org.
Important Dates!
May 11 Deadline for all presenters to be
registered and paid in full.*
May 11 Deadline for all presenters to have a
hotel reservationthe presenting
author's name must be in the hotel
reservation system.
June 1 Early Career Competition
Entry Deadline
https://ashs.confex.com/ashs/2016/
scholars/papers/index.cgi?
July 7
Scholars Ignite Competition

Entry Deadline
https://ashs.confex.com/ashs/2016/
scholars/papers/index.cgi?
*Paid in full deadlines for those paying by check,

the check must be received by ASHS Headquarters by this date.
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2016 ASHS Annual Conference Workshop Lineup

Subject to Change (Sponsoring working groups in parentheses)
Monday, August 8
Mysteries of the Voynich Codex: A Meso-American
Herbal (History of Horticultural Science WG)
From Farm to Pharmacy (Herbs, Spices, & Medicinal Plants WG)

Impact of Rootstocks on Mineral Nutrition (Pomology WG)
Seize Your Future Internationally: New Opportunities in Horticultural Consulting (International Horticultural Consultants WG)
Tuesday, August 9
Horticulture Industry in India: Opportunities and
Challenges (Association of Horticulturists of Indian
Origin WG)
Landscaping with Ecological Function (Ornamentals/Landscape and Turf WG)
The Challenges of Rose Rosette Disease (RRD): An

Update of the Combating Rrd SCRI Project (Ornamental Plant Breeding WG)
Advancing Technology Adoption and Achieving Extension Impact: A Working Group Success Story
(Nursery Crops WG)
Pollinators: Understanding Consumer Attitudes

and Identifying Insect-Beneficial Plants (Marketing and Economics WG)
Sustainable Horticultural Practices in Asian Countries (Working Group of Asian Horticulture)
Coordinating Researcher and Stakeholder Advocacy for Greater Impact (National Issues Committee)
Novel Challenges and Opportunities in Tropical

Ornamental Horticulture: Orchids As a Model
Crop (Tropical Horticulture WG)
Innovative Applications of Computers in Horticulture (Computer Applications in Horticulture WG)

Methods and Opportunities in Rhizosphere (Root
Growth & Rhizosphere Dynamics WG)
The Biology of Precision Breeding and Its Application to Plant Genetic Improvement (Genetics &
Germplasm WG)
Thursday, August 11
Sensor Based Technology for Ecophysiological Research of Horticultural Crop Production Systems
(Crop Physiology)
Washing Your Produce: Sanitizing Solutions (Produce Quality, Safety, and Health Properties WG)
Yes Virginia, There Really Is an Economic Impact

of Consumer Horticulture (Consumer Horticulture
and Master Gardeners WG)
Arduino: Building and Programming Simple Measurement and Control Systems (Growth Chambers
and Controlled Environments WG)
Asserting the Relevancy and Impact of Postharvest

Programs Around the World (Postharvest WG)
Hands-on E-Technology Workshop for Extension
Educators (eXtension)
Herbicide Drift and Carryover to Horticultural

Crops (Weed Control & Pest Management WG)
Proving Your Value (Public Horticulture WG)
Additional details about these and all other

events scheduled for the 2016 ASHS Annual
Conference can be found on the website
Seize
the
Future
Wednesday, August 10
Teaching and Researching within the Field of Urban
Horticulture (Human Issues in Horticulture WG)
Pioneers of Pomology (American Pomological Society)

Developing Soft Skills in Tomorrows Leaders
(Teaching Methods WG)
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ASHS ASHS
Annual
Conference
Annual Conference
August811,
8-11, 2016
August
2016
Sheraton Downtown
Sheraton
Atlanta,Downtown
Georgia
Atlanta, Georgia
Deadline to enter: June 1
Early Career Competition

The Early Career Competition has been developed for
new faculty and professionals to share their discoveries
and creative work to a peer audience. This opportunity is
available to postdocs, early career faculty (tenure-track assistant professors, non-tenure track faculty within the first
five years of service at their current position), and industry and governmental professionals (within the first five
years of service at their current position) to communicate
the impact of their extension, research, teaching, and other
scholarly activities.
Entry requirements: In order to be included, participants
must sign up for this competition when they register for
the conference. Each participant will be required to submit
an expanded 1000-word abstract (NOTE: this is separate
from abstracts submitted to the ASHS conference for poster or oral presentation), and a standard biosketch.
The top four papers will be selected and scheduled for
presentation during the two-hour time block.
Award: The top presenter will receive recognition and
publication fee waivers for the ASHS journal that best fits
the audience for their work. This should be a full paper
(not just the expanded 1000-word abstracts) and will be
subject to peer review.
Deadline to enter: July 7
Scholars Ignite! Competition

The purpose of the competition is to generate awareness,
stimulate thought, and inspire conference attendees to appreciate the breadth and depth of horticulture research and
scholarly activities.
Graduate students share their discoveries and creations to
a non-specialist audience. Students will make compelling
presentations in three minutes using no more than one single PowerPoint slide or visual aid.
Detailed information about these

and additional competitions at the
ASHS Annual Conference can be found
on the ASHS website
under Conference Competitions.
Questions?
Contact Negar Mahdavian, nmahdavian@ashs.org,
(phone) 703-836-4606 ext 107 with questions about the
competitions.
2016
Annual
Conference
Hotel
Sheraton Atlanta
165 Courtland Street NE
Atlanta, Georgia, 30303
The ASHS Annual Conference will hold all sessions

and conference events at the Sheraton Atlanta unless
otherwise noted in the event description.
About the Hotel:
In the heart of downtown Atlanta, were surrounded
by sensational dining, enviable attractions, and vibrant
nightlife just minutes from the Georgia Dome, Phillips
Arena, Turner Field, and Georgia Aquarium. Our hotel is
10 miles from Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
Make your reservation online
Room Rates for conference attendees:
Single/Double $117
Triples/Quads $127
Group rate available until July 13, 2016
(subject to availability)
Register online through the ASHS website.
Go to Conferences > Hotel and Travel Information
If you would prefer to call in your reservation, you
can contact Central Reservations at 1-800-833-8624.
However, you must indicate that you are attending the
American Society for Horticultural Science in order to
secure the ASHS rate with the guest room internet included.
If you have any problems in making a room reservation, please contact Negar Mahdavian, nmahdavian@
ashs.org.
Getting Around:
From the airportenjoy effortless arrivals and departures at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport,
located just 15 minutes away.
Around townYou can get to most points of interest
in the city in just minutesfor added convenience, the
Sheraton Atlanta Hotel is easily accessible from MARTA, which stops just two blocks from the hotel.
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Announcing the
2016 ASHS Career and
Graduate School Fair
Thursday, August 11
To be held during the
2016 ASHS Annual Conference
Presentations by Recruiters:
10:30 am12:00 pm
Career Fair:
12:30 pm2:30 pm
Individual Appointments/interviews:
2:30 pm4:30 pm
______
Job Seekers:
Get your resumes ready and stay tuned for
additional information on how to sign up
for consultation sessions, resume review
sessions, and more during the conference.
______
Career Fair Exhibitors:
We invite you to participate in the
ASHS Career and Graduate School Fair.
Job seekers for industry, government,
academic, non-profit, assistantships,
and internships will all be ready at the
conference to meet with representatives.
5K Fun Run/
Walk
Monday, August 8
Join us for a 5k Fun Run/Walk

in Atlantas Centennial Park as
we kick off the 2016 ASHS Conference!
Enjoy the camaraderie with
colleagues and finish with breakfast foods to get you started for a
fantastic conference!
Participants will receive an event t-shirt.
Prizes will be awarded to the first male and female
finishers and to the organization with the largest number of participants.
Must register in advanceFee $25.
Sign up for this event when you resister for the conference.
Social Event
Georgia
Aquarium
Wednesday,
August 10
5:008:30 pm
Atlanta is home to the largest aquarium in the
western hemisphere and is home to numerous sea creatures including beluga whales, manta rays, dolphins,
whale sharks, a multitude of tropical fish.
The largest exhibit at the Georgia Aquarium measures
284 feet long x 126 feet wide x 30 feet deep at the
maximum depth. It holds 6.3 million gallons of water.
Join other conference attendees in an early evening
outing to see this interesting venue.
Advance Registration Required. Fee $43
To register as an exhibitor
please contact
Cindy Slone, cslone@ashs.org
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Ticket includes transportation to and from the a

quarium, admission, and a meal ticket to
enjoy dinner in the aquarium cafe.
Questions about this event or how to register for the 2016
ASHS Annual Conference should be sent to Negar Mahdavian, nmahdavian@ashs.org.
Professional Tour
Gardens of Atlanta
Sunday, August 7
8:30 am5:45 pm
Start your 2016 conference experience with this extensive professional tour of the Gardens of Atlanta. Come prepared to enjoy these terrific garden sites with comfortable
attire, walking shoes, and your hat! Oh, and dont forget
your camera! Theres sure to be something stunning along
the way!
Itinerary:
Fern Garden of the World, Georgia Perimeter College

This is your opportunity to see one of the largest collections
of temperate zone ferns in the United States (more species
of ferns than any other U.S. garden), including native and
non-native temperate ferns. The gardens also include three
new xeric fern beds.
Clough Commons at Georgia Tech
From the Fern Garden, we will travel to Clough Commons at
Georgia Tech to check out their Roof Garden. Clough Commons is designed to be a sustainable building and is the first
building on the Georgia Tech campus (and one of the first
in Atlanta) to have a completely usable Roof Garden. This
landscape terrace has 39 species of native plants, uses rooftop solar panels as a renewable energy source, and includes
a 1.4 million-gallon cistern (one of the largest in the United
States) for water harvesting, resulting in 89% projected water reuse for toilet flushing and water efficient landscaping.
Cator Woolford Gardens at the Frazer Center
Well stop for lunch at the Cator Woolford Gardens at the
Frazer Center in downtown. This is a rare opportunity to
see these gardens that were originally part of the estate of
Cator Woolford, cofounder of EquiFax, Inc. One of the few
remaining historic estates in Metro Atlanta, the gardens include a ceremony lawn, bamboo garden, courtyard, original mansion, atrium (floor-to-ceiling windows and glass
mosaic mural), and 39 acres of mature hardwood forest.
We wont see it all, but we catch a glimpse of this rare
beauty!
Atlanta History Center
The tour then heads to the Atlanta History Center where
the red carpet treatment begins! Enjoy garden tours guided
by staff and opportunity to visit seven other exhibits and
the historic homes. The Atlanta History Center is 22 acres
of gardens and trails with six distinct gardens showing the
horticultural history of Atlanta including:
Quarry Garden (3 acres, about 600 species of plants
native to pre-settlement Georgia, many that are rare

Featured Speaker Luncheon
Growing Roots, Shoots, and Fruits:

Expanding Portfolios of Biorational
Pesticides for Organic and Conventional
Crop Producers
Thursday, August 11, 2016
Speaker:
Craig A. Campbell
Senior Field R&D Scientist, Valent USA Corp.
Sponsored by the ASHS Industry Division
Across the world, there is a growing interest in sustainable food production. This awareness about the
importance of environmental stewardship shows that
people are ready to be reacquainted with the plants, animals, and land that produce our food. The time seems
right to increase the adoption of biorational pesticides
& biopesticides (BPB) in all segments of agriculture.
Showcasing the excellent research on IPM solutions
based on BPB to replace or complement conventional
chemicals is one way to do this. Fruits and vegetables
form the cornerstone of a healthy diet and we can do
more to show the public how horticulture benefits society.
Register for this event when you register for the conference (advance registration required).
Go to ashs.org and select the Conferences tab
and/or endangered such as the Franklin Tree, yaupon

holly, and native azaleas);
Smith Garden (representative of the 1860s, includes

a vegetable garden, corn and cotton, and old fashioned ornamental flowers such as love-lies-bleeding
and rose campion);
Swan House Gardens and Grounds (boxwood garden and fountain).
The day concludes by returning to the Sheraton in early
evening. Advance registration is required.
Fee: $115.00 per personAdmission fees and lunch cost
included.
Questions about this tour or how to register for the 2016
ASHS Annual Conference should be sent to Negar Mahdavian, nmahdavian@ashs.org.
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Legislative Update . . .
Jonathan Moore
ASHS National Issues Consultant
As the current presidential campaign winds through primary season, Congress is moving ahead with a legislative
agenda. Concerning research grants, on April 13, the House
Appropriations Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food & Drug Administration, & Related Agencies
marked up (debated and approved) FY2017 spending levels
for programs under their jurisdiction. Consideration focused
solely on discretionary research programs; funding 1862 and
1890 land grant institutions, SmithLever and 1890 extension programs, sustainable agriculture research and extension, and the ever-popular Agriculture Food & Research Initiative (AFRI). Primarily, those competitive grant programs
under the National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA),
along with annual funding for the Agricultural Research
Service (ARS), the National Agricultural Statistics Service
(NASS), and the Economic Research Service. Included in
their markup measure is a $25M increase for AFRI, which
does not count the White House proposal providing an additional $325M mandatory funding for AFRIa heretofore
unheard of development for this program that may or may
not be considered by Congress. All other discretionary research programs considered by this subcommittee are slated
to remain at FY16 levels. ASHS would like to see steady increases, but in this budget climate, consistent funding levels
are preferable than cutbacks.
In particular, I reference land-grant funding and extensiontwo programs where demonstrable return investments
could spark additional support from Congress in the future,
if the political climate allows. Programs not officially deliberated in this mark up hearing are those categorized as
mandatory, given their 5-year statutory funding protection
in the 2014 Farm Bill. Of those pertaining to ASHS interests, the Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI) gets a
$5M increase from FY16 to $55M for FY17. Specialty Crop
Block Grantss hold steady at $72.5M (with a $12$13M increase on tap for FY18). Both Organic Research and Education (OREI), and Beginning Farmers Ranchers Develop-
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ment (BFRDP) remain funded at $20M each for FY17.

Regarding SCRI, their relevancy review panel for 2016
grants recently completed its work, while the scientific
merit panel is about to get underway. No word yet on a
tentative award schedule for any grant programs. A NIFA
official has indicated that we are not allowed to give out
information about specific dates for peer review panels as
this protects reviewer identities. This official added that
they expect competitive grant award announcements and
next FY RFAs to come out much earlier this year.
As national concerns increase over food safety, this agriculture subcommittee also tacked on $5M for the Food
Safety Outreach Program. This support includes education, training, and outreach for detecting and mitigating
food-borne contamination and outbreaks. NIFA has been
tasked with managing this program.
According to the Association of Public & Land Grant
Universities, the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee markup totals $21.3B in discretionary spending for FY17. That is $451M less than allocated in FY16,
and $281M below the Presidents recent budget request for
the fiscal year beginning in October. In efforts to achieve
regular orderindividual consideration and passage
of all 12 appropriations measuresHouse Speaker Paul
Ryan (R-WI) and Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (RKY) are prevailing on their respective appropriations
panel chairs to move bills expeditiously, especially as
distractions loom ahead with a loaded election schedule.
With political conventions this summer, and campaigning
beginning in earnest after Labor Day, we may see a longer-than-usual summer recess, plus an abbreviated Fall
legislative agenda. Some appropriations measures might
even be addressed following Novembers elections, during a lame duck session as the 114th Congress draws to
a close. There will likely be added urgency for action with
a change in presidential administrations.
An open repository
for Impact Statements
related to federal
and state funded
horticultural research.
Welcome New ASHS Members

Active
Debendra Shrestha, Lexington, KY
Patricia Chueca, Moncada, Spain
Kyla Splichal, Williston, ND
Sandra Holmes-Schwedler, Dallas, TX
Eric J. Stallknect, Athens, GA
Adair McAlister, Mtn. Brook, AL
Stephanie N. Suarez, Homestead, FL
Grant McCarty, II, Rockford, IL
Heather D. Toler, Knoxville, TN
Padma Nimmakayala, Institute, WV
Brian Ward, Blacksburg, VA
Ed Peachey, Corvallis, OR
Erin J. Yafuso, Gainesville, FL
Bill Roy, Rockwall, TX

Charlie Rush, Amarillo, TX
Undergraduate Students
Douglas Sell, Valparaiso, IN
Gabriel A. Barraza, Florida International University
Yi-Hong Wang, Lafayette, IN
Affiliate
K.N. Srinivasappa, Bangalore, India
Ashish Yadav, Gangtok, India
Postdoctoral
Lili Deng, Chongqing, China
Peng Jiang, Durham, NC
Graduate Students
Ulrich Adegbola, Gainesville, FL
Tyler Anderson, Ithaca, NY
Paul C. Bartley, III, Raleigh, NC
Kyle Brasier, Blacksburg, VA
Chukhuji Collins, Ostfildern, Germany
Mackenzie Fochs, Newark, DE
Russell Galanti, Honolulu, HI
George A. Grant, Gainesville, FL
Benjamin Gutierrez, Geneva, NY
Dong Cheol Jang, CunCheon, South Korea
Tomohiro, Jishi, Tokyo, Japan
Rachel Mack, Virginia Beach, VA
Vusie L. Mavuso, Manzini, Swaziland
Fatemeh Shelbani, West Lafayette, IN
Jacob H. Shreckhise, Virginia Beach, VA
Samantha K. Beal, University of Tennessee

Jordan S. Bodway, SUNY-College of Environmental
Science and Forestry
Emillie Cole, Michigan State University
Crystal Conner, University of Florida
Konstantina Goodhue, University of Vermont
Colleen Griffin, Southern Maine Community College
Annette Larson, Spokane Falls Community College
Richard P. Leckie, Oklahoma State University
Latlynn Murphy, Clemson University
Dylan F. Neuhous, Mississippi State University
Zachary Spence, North Carolina State University
Members in the News

ASHS graduate student member Joshua Henry (North
Carolina State University) is the first recipient of the Altman Family Scholarship. The announcement was released
on April 12, 2016, by the American Floral Endowment.
The award was created in 2015 by Ken and Deena Altman, owners of Altman Plants.
William S. Bill Castle, University of Florida Professor Emeritus, was inducted into the Florida Citrus Hall of
Fame on March 11, 2016.
Reported Death
Iwata Masatoshi
Tokyo, Japan
ASHS Member 19532016
Supporter Level, ASHS Endowment Fund
Died 27 September 2015
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ASHS Endowment Fund

ASHS would like to thank these recent
Endowment Fund contributors:
Jean Caron
August De Hertogh
Christopher Gunter
Harrison Hughes
Larry D. Knerr
Steven Millett
Nancy Roe
Kyla Splichal
Paul A. Thomas
Someone helped you get into the
Horticulture industry.
Be that person going forward!
Donate to the ASHS Endowment Fund
and support Student Travel and Scholarship!
Your endowment fund contributions ensure
that the best and brightest students can
become horticultural scientists.
Consider a one-time gift or a monthly
contribution.
ashs.org
Click on Contributions > ASHS Endowment

Fund
ASHS is a 501(c)(3) organization.
Contributions are U.S. tax-deductible to the fullest
extent allowable by law.
Call for Nominations
The Hamilton Award
Nomination deadline: June 30, 2016

The Hamilton Award and cash prize are presented each
year to an unsung hero, a quiet leader, or patient mentor
in the field of professional horticulture. It honors the tremendously impactful, though often understated, Dr. Bruce
Hamilton, Director Emeritus, Rutgers Gardens. This award
seeks to recognize those who embody the essence of selflessness by helping others advance and who place personal
ambition aside for the greater good. The ideal nominee is
not involved with horticulture for personal gain, but rather
for the love of plants and a dedication to the advancement
of those plant lovers whose lives they grace.
NominationA Nominator must submit a letter of

nomination detailing the ways in which their candidate has
selflessly helped to influence and shape the lives of others
through his or her love of plants. Along with the nomination letter, at least two seconding letters, and a curriculum
vitae for the candidate are requested. This documentation
must be submitted to the Rutgers Gardens by June 30. In
nominating your candidate, please include the following
information where applicable: 1) Education, 2) Work history, 3) Research, 4) Plant society memberships, 5) Professional achievements, 6) Awards/honors, and 7) Speaking
engagements, radio and TV.
Selection ProcessThe Hamilton Award Selection
Committee consists of eight members representing various
fields of professional horticulture. The Executive Dean of
the School of Environmental and Biological Sciences or
his/her representative will be the non-voting Chair of the
Committee, and the Director of Rutgers Gardens acts as
the non-voting Committee Secretary.
Committee members will receive all nominations for
review and will meet annually. Nominations are held in
confidence. Winner will be announced August 1, 2016.
The award and $1000 cash prize are presented each
year at the annual Gardens Party held in the fall. The recipient must be present to accept the award acknowledging this honor. Travel expenses for the recipient will be
provided by the Rutgers Gardens in addition to the cash
prize awarded.
Nomination InstructionsPlease send your candidates curriculum vitae, your nominating letter, and at
least two seconding letters by June 30, 2016 to: Rutgers
Gardens, Hamilton Award Selection Committee, Bruce
Crawford, Director, 112 Ryders Lane, New Brunswick, NJ
08901. Phone: 732-932-845; Fax: 732-932-7060. E-mail:
crawford@aesop.rutgers.edu.
For more information please visit <http://rutgersgardens.rutgers.edu/Hamiltonaward.html>
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The Top Ten Lists for ASHS Journal Articles

Accessed in March 2016
Here are the most-accessed articles in the three online
ASHS journals for March 2016. These are the top-ten articles
accessed online during this specific monthnot cumulative to
date. For our valued and loyal authors, full statistics on your
articles are available from ASHS Headquarters upon request.
Please send an e-mail to pubstats@ashs.org, with the
specific article youre requesting information on (title, month,
volume, and page numbers) and a report will be sent to you.
7. Color and Phenolic Content Changes during

Flower Development in Groundcover Rose
Journal of the American Society for

Horticultural Science
9. Efficiency of Volatile Formaldehyde Removal

by Indoor Plants: Contribution of Aerial Plant
Parts versus the Root Zone
1. Consumer Tastes, Preferences, and Behavior in

Purchasing Fresh Tomatoes
Robin G. Brumfield, Adesoji O. Adelaja, Kimberly
Lininger May 1993 118:433438
2. Comparison of Extraction Methods for the

Rapid Determination of Essential Oil Content
and Composition of Basil
Denys J. Charles, James E. Simon May 1990
115:458462
3. Notching Techniques Increase Branching of

Young Apple Trees
Duane W. Greene, Wesley R. Autio July 1994
119:678682
4. A Rapid and Accurate Method for Estimating

Tomato Lycopene Content by Measuring
Chromaticity Values of Fruit Pure
Joshua R. Hyman, Jessica Gaus, Majid R.
Foolad September 2004 129:717723
5. Shoot and Root Temperature Effects on Lettuce

Growth in a Floating Hydroponic System
Helen C. Thompson, Robert W. Langhans, Arend-Jan
Both, Louis D. Albright May 1998 123:361364
6. The Origin of Cultivated Citrus as Inferred

from Internal Transcribed Spacer and
Chloroplast DNA Sequence and Amplified
Fragment Length Polymorphism Fingerprints
Xiaomeng Li, Rangjin Xie, Zhenhua Lu, Zhiqin
Zhou July 2010 135:341350
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Valentina Schmitzer, Robert Veberic, Gregor Osterc,

Franci Stampar May 2010 135:195202
8. Using Simple Sequence Repeats (SSRs) for

DNA Fingerprinting Germplasm Accessions of
Grape (Vitis L.) Species
Warren F. Lamboy, Christopher G. Alpha March
1998 123:182188
Kwang Jin Kim, Mi Jung Kil, Jeong Seob Song,

Eun Ha Yoo, Ki-Cheol Son, Stanley J. Kays
July 2008 133:521526
10. Growth, Productivity, and Mineral

Composition of Hydroponically Cultivated
Greenhouse Tomatoes, with or without
Nutrient Solution Recycling
H. Zekki, L. Gauthier, A. Gosselin November 1996

121:10821088
HortScience
1. Evaluation of Roses from the Earth-Kind
Trials: Black Spot (Diplocarpon rosae Wolf)
Resistance and Ploidy
David C. Zlesak, Vance M. Whitaker, Steve George,

Stan C. Hokanson December 2010 45:17791787
2. Enzymatic Browning, Polyphenol Oxidase

Activity, and Polyphenols in Four Apple
Cultivars: Dynamics during Fruit Development
Daniel Ferreira Holderbaum, Tomoyuki Kon,
Tsuyoshi Kudo, Miguel Pedro Guerra August 2010
45:11501154
3. Dietary Fiber and Human Health
James W. Anderson December 1990 25:1488

1495
4. Plant Productivity in Response to LED

Lighting
Gioia D. Massa, Hyeon-Hye Kim, Raymond M.

Wheeler, Cary A. Mitchell December 2008

43:19511956
5. Declining Fruit and Vegetable Nutrient

Composition: What Is the Evidence?
5. Structure, Function, Application, and

Ecological Benefit of a Single-slope, Energyefficient Solar Greenhouse in China
Donald R. Davis February 2009 44:239241
A. Li-Hong Gao, Mei Qu, Hua-Zhong Ren, Xiao-Lei

Sui, Qing-Yun Chen, Zhen-Xian Zhang June 2010
20:626631
6. Hawaii Pineapple: The Rise and Fall of an

Industry
6. Opportunities and Challenges to Sustainability

in Aquaponic Systems
7. The Date Palm (Phoenix dactylifera L.):

Overview of Biology, Uses, and Cultivation
7. Two Simple and Inexpensive Laboratory

Exercises for Teaching Agarose Gel
Electrophoresis and DNA Fingerprinting
Duane P. Bartholomew, Richard A. Hawkins, Johnny

A. Lopez July 1990 25:746750
ChihCheng T. Chao, Robert R. Krueger August

2007 42:10771082
8. Use of Colored Shade Netting in Horticulture

Robert H. Stamps April 2009 44:239241
9. pH Affects Seed Germination of Eight Bedding

Plant Species
Candice A. Shoemaker, William H. Carlson July
1990 25:762746
10. Genome Size Estimates and Chromosome

Numbers of Callicarpa L. (Lamiaceae)
Ryan N. Contreras, John M. Ruter April 2011
46:567570
HortTechnology
1. The Science Behind Biodynamic Preparations:
A Literature Review
Linda Chalker-Scott December 2013 23:814819
2. Transplanting Palms
Donald R. Hodel, A. James Downer, Dennis R.

Pittenger OctoberDecember 2009 19:686689
3. Protected Cultivation of Horticultural Crops

Worldwide
Sylvan H. Wittwer, Nicolas Castilla January
March 1995 5:623
4. Root Piece Planting in SweetpotatoA

Synthesis of Previous Research and Directions
for the Future
Nicholas A. George, Kenneth V. Pecota, Blake
D. Bowen, Jonathan R. Schultheis, G. Craig
Yencho December 2011 21:703711
Richard V. Tyson, Danielle D. Treadwell, Eric H.

Simonne February 2011 21:613.
R.N. Trigiano, B.H. Ownley, A.N. Trigiano, J. Coley,

K.D. Gwinn, J.K. Moulton JanuaryMarch 2008
18:177188.
8. Lethal Palm Diseases Common in the United

States
A. James Downer, Janice Y. Uchida, Donald R.

Hodel, Monica L. Elliott OctoberDecember 2009
19:710716
9. Analysis of Fresh Mushroom Compost
Michael A. Fidanza, David L. Sanford, David M.

Beyer, David J. Aurentz April 2010 20:449453
10. Palm Nutrition and Fertilization
Timothy K. Broschat OctoberDecember 2009

19:690694
On the April 2016 Cover . . .

The Next Ten Years:
Strategic Vision of Water
Resources for Nursery
Producers
Amy Fulcher, Anthony V. LeBude,
James S. Owen, Jr., Sarah A.
White, and Richard C. Beeson
HortTechnology 26(2):121132
(open access)
A series of interviews were conducted with growers (both nursery and greenhouse) in five regions across the United States.
Interview responses relating to grower perspectives on water
use, recycling, alternative water resources, and research needs
were compiled into this word cloud. The open access, feature
article by Fulcher et al. begins on p. 121. Photo: Sarah White.
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International Horticultural News and Opportunities

Mathieu Mat Ngouajio
ASHS International Division Vice
President
Dear Colleagues, this month

we would like to share with
you information about some
interesting recent online publications.
First, the long awaited
The Commercial Storage of
Fruits, Vegetables, and Florist
and Nursery Stocks (AH-66)
has finally arrived! There are
Gross, K.C., C.Y. Wang, and M.
nearly 800 pages of informa- Saltveit, eds. 2016. Agriculture
tion and research findings on Handbook 66. USDAARS,
hundreds of crops. This edition Washington, DC.
represents a complete revision and major expansion of the
1986 edition. It has been reorganized and now includes
17 Chapters and 138 Commodity Summaries written by
nearly a hundred experts in plant science and postharvest
technology from around the world. Download today at
<http://ucanr.edu/datastoreFiles/234-2927.pdf>.
Bioversity International also has publications available
for download. Community Seed Banks: Origins, Evolution and Prospects provides a global review of how community seed banks developed, and includes many case
studies. Published by Earthscan/Routledge in association
with Bioversity International as part of the Issues in Agricultural Biodiversity series, it is now free to download
from <http://www.bioversityinternational.org/e-library/
publications/detail/community-seed-banks-originsevolution-and-prospects/>. Other new and worthwhile
publications such as: SNiPlay3: a web-based application for exploration and large scale analyses of genomic
variations; Farmer seed networks make a limited contribution to agriculture? Four common misconceptions;
Toward a more holistic research approach to plant conservation: the case of rare plants on oceanic islands; and
Improving diets with wild and cultivated biodiversity
from across the landscape are just a few of the hundreds
of current publications available for free at <http://www.
bioversityinternational.org/e-library/publications/>.
Consulting Opportunity
Theres a lot of information on the Bioversity International website <www.bioversityinternational.org> ,
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Contributing:
John L. Griffis, Jr.

Florida Gulf Coast University
including paid consulting opportunities that are definitely

worth a look. This month in fact, Bioversity International
is recruiting a Cacao Genetic Resources Consultant to
be based in Rome or maybe Montpellier, France. This is
a one-year, full-time consultancy opportunity. All consultancy fees and conditions will be administered in line with
Bioversitys approved policy for consultants. Bioversity
is seeking a highly motivated Consultant to compile and
synthesize scientific information and data and provide
general scientific and communication support to the cacao
genetic resources activities of the Bioversity Initiative on
Effective Genetic Resources Conservation and Use. The
Consultant will work under the overall supervision of the
Deputy Director General, Research, and the direct supervision of Bioversitys Expert on Cacao Genetic Resources, to provide scientific, communication and organization
support to the cacao genetic resources activities.
For more information, please visit <http://www.bioversityinternational.org/jobs/> and select this opportunity for
the list provided.
Bioversity International also hires consultants and scientists on a temporary basis as needed by the organization.
To get on the list of scientists to be considered for these
temporary paid positions, one must sign up. Visit the same
link jobs link as listed above, but scroll down the page
and select Temporary Roster (Scient.profiles). Bioversitys Scientists require knowledge and ability in key areas
of their discipline(s), with the predominant emphasis on
either biological/agricultural or information science. This
knowledge is originally derived from academic training
and practice, typically to PhD or other higher degree level,
and extended through subsequent professional experience.
Bioversity International employs temporary staff, particularly in administrative and support positions, to assist with
specific tasks for periods ranging from a few days up to
a maximum of 11 months. If you are interested in having
your CV in Bioversitys Temporary Roster for Scientific
profiles, please apply using link provided.
Volunteer Opportunities
As is frequently the case, ACDI/VOCA needs more than

a few horticulture volunteers to fill assignments. Heres a
sample of new assignments just waiting for you to further

investigate.
ACDI/VOCA is currently recruiting a volunteer Vegetable Production Specialist for Ghana (0740541). The
Nasara Farmers Association is seeking volunteer assistance to increase their yields of peppers, eggplants and
tomatoes. The volunteer will train them on diseases and
pests control for vegetables, and implement best production practices.
Additionally, ACDI/VOCA is seeking a volunteer
Raspberry Specialist for an assignment in Armenia
(0741518). A group of local farmers has requested volunteer assistance to learn how to dry and process raspberries.
The volunteer will also help develop new products, such
as jams, that can be created with the raspberries.
ACDI/VOCA is also seeking a volunteer Apricot Frost
Protection Specialist for an assignment for Kyrgyzstan
(0741519). The Agrarian Development District Office has
requested volunteer assistance to train farmers on frost
protection methods and techniques for apricots. The volunteer will also create a training module with informational materials and application manuals for the farmers.
Also in Kyrgyzstan, ACDI/VOCA is requesting a volunteer Greenhouse Vegetable and Seedling Production
Specialist (0741296). The host organizations, private entrepreneur Akmatov and farmer Sultakeev, are looking for
a specialist who has experience in growing early tomatoes
and cucumbers in greenhouses. The two farmers involved
in this assignment each have greenhouses of various levels of sophistication and construction. These farmers are
engaged in tomato, cucumber and seedling greenhouse
production, as well as onion and tomato open field production. Most of the farmers in the surrounding area are
involved in similar vegetable production as well. As a result, during harvest peak season vegetables prices fall by
about 10%15%. The farmers who grow early vegetables
gain a more significant profit, but they have higher risk
and production costs. Due to the mild winter and early
warming in this area, local farmers have competitive advantages in early vegetable production, which is why it is
very important to the local farmers community to have
early vegetables to be more competitive with farmers from
other districts. There are, however, many early vegetable
production-related problems that have come up. Farmers
spend significant funds for greenhouse materials, heating,
insulation etc. It will be helpful for the volunteer to analyze greenhouse conditions, including temperature, and
identify areas in which to save money. The volunteer will
also conduct training sessions on best practices for vegetable and seedling production using varied greenhouse
technologies.
For more information on this or any ACDI/VOCA opportunity, please contact Patrick Tracy at PTracy@acdiASHS Newsletter, Vol. 32(4), April 2016
voca.org or visit the web address below.

An unusual request also comes from ACDI/VOCA for
our members with some public garden experience. They
are currently seeking a volunteer Agro-Tourism Specialist for an assignment in Jamaica (0848549). The Public
Gardens Unit of the Agriculture Division of the Ministry of Industry Commerce and Agriculture has requested
volunteer assistance to prepare an interpretive plan for
the Castleton Garden, including a formal tour script and
signage improvement plan. The gardens at Castleton were
established in 1862 to facilitate the relocation of the Bath
Botanical Gardens, making it one of the oldest public botanical gardens in the western hemisphere. In just a few
years after the move, the gardens at Castleton were the
most richly stocked in the Caribbean, boasting over 180
species of palm and at least 400 specimens of other flora.
The garden occupies approximately 10 hectares of land in
the cool, verdant hills of St Mary. Many of the trees and
plants introduced to Jamaica were first planted here, most
notably the Bombay mango, navel orange and tangerine.
Other important exotic trees, palms and shrubs in the garden today include: Cestrum nocturnum (Night Blooming
Jasmine), Spathodea campanulata (Nandi Flame), Litchi
chinensis (Chinese Guinep) and Sanchezia nobilis (Hummingbird Fountain). The 15-acre gardens are open to the
public, and Castleton is a popular picnic spot for Kingstonians eager for a break from the city. The Wag Water River
flows through Castleton parallel to the botanical gardens,
adding to the serenity and pristine beauty of the area.
For more information about ACDI/VOCA volunteer
opportunities, or to apply for any available opportunity,
please visit <http://acdivoca.org/resources/e-newsletterglobal-connections/international-opportunities>, click on
the volunteer button and then select the desired opportunity from the list providedthere may be several pages to
this list, so be sure to check them all.
Winrock International also has some very interesting
new volunteer opportunities available. Currently Winrock
is searching for a volunteer Expert in Assessment, Training, and Improvement of Horticulture Courses for a
project in Senegal (SEN167). The Womens Technical EdContinued on p. 20
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ucation Center of Velingara [Centre DEnseigement Technique Feminin de Velingara (CETF)] and the Center for
Vocational Training in Family and Social Economy [Centre de Formation Professionnelle en Economie Familiale
et Sociale (CFPEFS)] of Kolda have requested the support
of a Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer for a 19-day assignment
(including travel) located in Velingara and Kolda, Senegal. Both CETF and CFPEFS currently have course syllabuses for horticulture using the Pedagogy by Objectives
approach but need support to integrate a CompetencyBased Approach (CBA), as mandated by the Government
of Senegal, into their current syllabuses, respectively, as
well as to update each syllabus to incorporate more practical learning. The requested volunteer will assess current
horticulture courses/curricula, recommend improvements/
updates, and provide training to CETF and CFPEFS on a
CBA to improve course delivery and evaluation based on
this approach. French language skills are desirable but not
mandatory.
For more information about this opportunity, please
contact Darla Embry at dembry@winrock.org or visit
<http://www.winrock.org/opportunity/assessment-training-and-improvement-horticulture-courses>.
Winrock is also looking for a volunteer Expert in TOT
(training of trainers) in Seeds Certification and Seeds
Quality Assurance for a project in Nigeria (NIG347).
The host, National Agricultural Seeds Council (NASC),
has requested the support of a volunteer for a two-week
volunteer assignment in Abuja. The volunteer will develop
a comprehensive and standardized seed production technology training module and seed manual containing global
best practices for quality seed production of hybrids and
open pollinated varieties (OPVs) of different classes of
crop seeds. The module and manual will serve as a reference training material for trainers, technical staff, and
seed producers and will contribute to the development and
progress of the seed industry in Nigeria.
For more information please contact Darla Embry at
dembry@winrock.org or visit <http://www.winrock.org/
opportunity/train-trainers-seeds-certification-and-seedsquality-assurance>.
The cooperative was formed through a project implemented by Total Land Care on how local peoples can take care
of their forest reserve. The mission is to promote sustainable production of high quality, certified coffee and other
compatible enterprises through farmer based institutions.
Farmers in the Nitchisi district have been growing conventional coffee with fertilizers and pesticides since 2009.
But recently, there has been a high demand for organic
coffee. The host has requested for a Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer to train the farmers on organic coffee farming and
how to effectively control pests and diseases of organically-grown coffee.
For more information, please visit <http://www.cnfa.
org/resource/organic-coffee-farming/> and follow the instruction to apply.
CNFA is also recruiting a volunteer Expert in Citrus
Nursery Management and Seed Production for a project in Angola. Magave cooperative is located in the village
of Wolongo in MBanza Kongo, Angola, and consists of
35 members. The cooperative board controls 1500 hectares, of which only 214 hectares of land are used for production. They grow fruits, vegetables and legumes, such
as bananas, oranges, lemons, mangoes, papayas, tomatoes,
green pepper, eggplants, okra, leaf cabbage, head cabbage,
common beans, soybeans, cassava and maize. Their farming methods are also well-mechanized, as the cooperative
uses tractors, rotators, planters, a seed drill, etc. However,
Magave cooperative intends to expand the area under fruit
production by 50%, but there are some problems hindering the fruit farming industry in the Magave cooperative;
primarily citrus diseases such as citrus canker, melanose,
greasy spot, sooty mold, root rot, and insects such as aphids,
citrus whitefly, orange dog caterpillars, citrus thrips, and
brown soft scale. The cooperative hopes to start growing
CNFA also has a number of new opportunities this

month and almost all of them are horticulture-related.
Among them is a request for a volunteer Specialist in Organic Coffee Farming for a project in Malawi. Ntchisi
East Coffee Growers Cooperation Society Limited is a
group of farmers who grow coffee in Malawi. The cooperative currently has 252 members, of which 64 are women.
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in greenhouses and introduce fruit grafting methods; in addition, the farmers hope that good farming methods may
enable the farmer to extend the idea to the neighboring
communities and start providing citrus plants to farmers in
Mbanza in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The cooperative has requested assistance from a Farmer-to-Farmer
volunteer provide technical assistance in training his farm
members on citrus nursery management.
For more information or to apply for this opportunity,
please visit <http://www.cnfa.org/resource/citrus-nurserymanagement-and-seed-production/>.
Still in Africa, Catholic Relief Services has several
Farmer-to-Farmer volunteer opportunities in Tanzania,
Uganda, Kenya, South Sudan and Ethiopia. Of particular interest this month is a project in South Sudan, where
an Expert in Good Agronomic Practices for Vegetable
Production is needed. The Jonglei Food Security Project,
(JFSP), was designed as a development program with the
goal to improve food security of conflict-affected households in Jonglei State and aimed to achieve three strategic objectives namely: (i) resilience to cope with shocks
and hazards affecting food security; (ii) production to
strengthen Jonglei State Government capacity to address
food insecurity, and to support private sector services that
enhance crop and livestock production; and (iii) Market
Linkages to link a sub-set of producer groups to markets to
facilitate both staple and diversified production for localized or commercial sale. South Sudan is naturally endowed
with agricultural potential given its favorable soil, water,
and climatic conditions. It is estimated that about 70% of
total land area is suitable for producing a wide range of
field and horticultural crops; annual crops such as grains,
vegetables, tree crops and various forest products. Despite
this great potential, only a small portion of this land has
been converted to crop land. In line with its mandate, JFSP
continues to work with farmer producer groups and individual farmers and provides them with agricultural inputs
(seeds and tools) as well as technical advice for improved
productivity of the target value chains. Even with these ef-
forts, the farmers require additional support in improving

their production technologies so that they can transform
from subsistence to commercial oriented food secure communities. Lack of improved production technologies for
vegetables and cereal production by both the farmers and
the extension agents undermine the efforts of the farmers
in realizing optimum yields from their farms.
This assignment will focus on vegetable production,
and will address the entire production process, from seedbed preparation, seeding rates (for various seed types),
transplanting, weeding, mulching, soil conditioning, soil
fertility management, integrated pest management, etc.
to increase the productivity of the vegetable farmers, improved food security and dietary diversity and increased
incomes. This will be completed mostly through practical
demonstration and theory using illustrations where appropriate. The target groups for this volunteer assistance are
CRS and government agriculture extension staff. The volunteer is expected to develop simple training guidelines to
be used by the agriculture extension staff for scaling up to
other groups that the volunteer is not able to reach.
For more information or to apply for this (or any other
CRS farmer-to-farmer opportunity), visit <http://farmertofarmer.crs.org/assignment/> and select the desired opportunity for the list provided. You may also contact Maria
Figueroa at maria.figueroa@crs.org with any questions
about this or other opportunities with CRS.
Partners of the Americas also has more new volunteer
opportunities for horticulturists. For those horticulturists
with business inclinations, they need a Coffee Agribusiness Management Expert for a four to six week project
in Haiti. The purpose of this assignment is to provide trainings that will help various coffee producers, associations,
and cooperatives to collect standardized data that can then
be used for analysis and business management, as well as
monitoring and evaluation of impact. By implementing
basic business accounting and recordkeeping practices,
training participants will also be more equipped to produce business documentation for seeking financing. The
volunteer will work with the hosts to develop an analysis
report with recommendations for improved practices. The
volunteer should have experience in agribusiness development as well as experience developing standardized record
keeping and data collection systems. The ideal candidate
will have a solid understanding of coffee production systems, good writing and analytical skills, strong communication and presentation skills, be flexible, and be comfortable working with interpreters.
Partners of the Americas is also currently recruiting a
Cacao Farm Management and Postharvest Processing Expert for a two-to-three week assignment in the
Dominican Republic. This assignment will focus on farm
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famers at Reserva Zorzala 1019-acre bird sanctuary and
organic cacao demonstration farm in the northern mountain range of the Dominican Republic. The goal of this assignment is to help Reserva Zorzal with general technical
support, agronomic support focused on establishing and
maintaining over 100 acres of cacao, and improving their
postharvest processing practices. Reserva Zorzal is seeking a volunteer with extensive expertise and specialization in the cacao industry who has experience working in
cacao production and post-harvest management, a degree
in agronomy, botany or a related field, an understanding of
the fine flavor chocolate market in the United States and
Canada, experience conducting trainings, and experience
developing cacao farming systems.
For more information or to apply for either of these
opportunities, please visit <http://www.partners.net/volunteer-farmer-farmer> and scroll down to the desired opportunity (and why not look over the other opportunities
as well). You may also contact Orli Handmaker at ohandmaker@partners.net or by phone at 202-524-6295.
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Land OLakes International Development is requesting

volunteer horticulturists for several Farmer-to-Farmer opportunities. This month, they are searching for a volunteer
Table Grapes Postharvest Handling Expert for Egypt.
The estimates of produced grape postharvest losses due
to improper farming practices, mishandling, spoilage and
pest infestation are high. This means that a big portion of
produced grapes never reaches the consumer. It also means
that the production effort and costs are lost. If care is not
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Director Feed the Future Innovation Lab

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University of California
Sponsored by the ASHS International Division

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taken in fresh produce harvesting, handling and transport,

the produced grapes decay and become unfit for human
consumption. Fielding a volunteer expert to recommend
improved harvesting and post-harvesting practices will
enhance the capacity of Egyptian grape growers to decrease postharvest losses and boost the Egyptian export
process of grapes to the international markets. During this
assignment, the volunteer is expected to visit grape vineyards and pack-houses in the targeted regions to review
the current harvesting and post-harvesting practices. The
volunteer is also expected to meet with key specialists at
the farm and pack-house to assess their technical assistance needs. Based on the volunteers observations, he/
she is expected to assist in establishing an efficient grape
postharvest system including proper cultural practices for
better production in addition to postharvest handling, storage, processing and shipping to final export markets.
For more information or to apply for this opportunity,
please visit <https://lol.avature.net/Careers/JobDetail/
Egypt-Table-Grapes-Post-harvest-Handling-Short-termVolunteer-Assignment-in-Egypt/919> and following the
instructions provided.
Career Center
Job postings for horticulture professionals
Assistant Professor of Plant Science
UC Davis, California
Title: Assistant Professor of Plant Sciences Crop Modeling. The Department of Plant Sciences in the College of
Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at the University
of California, Davis is recruiting an Assistant Professor of
Plant Sciences with a preferred emphasis in Crop Modeling.
The position is a 9-month tenure track appointment. This
Assistant Professor position will include an appointment in
the Agricultural Experiment Station. Faculty members who
hold an Agricultural Experiment Station appointment have
a responsibility to conduct research and outreach relevant
to the mission of the California Agricultural Experiment
Station (http://caes.ucdavis.edu/research/agexpstn).
Responsibilities: The successful candidate will be expected to establish a vigorous, dynamic and internationallyrecognized crop system modeling research program as well
as an innovative teaching program on dynamic simulation
crop modeling topics at both the undergraduate and graduate level.
This position provides the opportunity to develop and use
dynamic simulation modeling frameworks to link crop
genetics, physiology, and ecology to elucidate, generate
hypotheses about, and predict plant responses to changing management and environmental conditions, as well
as to build mechanistic modeling platforms to support
agro-industry. This position will be central to the teaching
and research continuum of the department, which spans
from fundamental discoveries to applications of research
findings. It is expected that this position will utilize modern and novel research tools and approaches directly or
through departmental collaboration to develop biologically
sound mechanistic models that will investigate tradeoffs in
multiple agro-ecosystems across sites, and in response to
changing environmental conditions or management practices. The incumbent is expected to build a collaborative
research program and professional profile with potential
to impact cropping practices in California and internationally. A strong background in mechanistic plant modeling
is required with advanced training in related areas such
as computer science, applied mathematics, physics, or
plant sciences. A strong interest in teaching crop modeling courses at the undergraduate and graduate level and a
clear vision of the future of use of models in cropping sysASHS Newsletter, Vol. 32(4), April 2016
Positions listed are from Equal Opportunity/

Affirmative Action Employers only and
submission of listings implies consent to abide
by EO/AA guidelines.
tems are required. The emphasis of teaching should be on

hands on experience aiming to introduce undergraduate
students to the use of crop models. Instruction at the graduate level would focus on the development and application
of models.
The position is a 9-month tenure track appointment. This
Assistant Professor position will include an appointment in
the Agricultural Experiment Station. Faculty members who
hold an Agricultural Experiment Station appointment have
a responsibility to conduct research and outreach relevant
to the mission of the California Agricultural Experiment
Station.
Qualifications: Ph.D. in plant sciences with documented
experience in developing sound modeling tools or alternatively, Ph.D. in applied mathematics, engineering, or computer sciences with documented experience in applying
knowledge to modeling plant systems.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To Apply: Application materials must be submitted via the
following website: http://apptrkr.com/762376. The position will remain open until filled. To ensure consideration,
applications should be received by 8th of April 2016.
Please include statements of research goals for this position
and teaching philosophy, curriculum vitae, publication list,
copies of 3 of your most important research publications,
copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if within
5 years of either degree), and the names, e-mail addresses,
and telephone numbers of at least five professional references. Optional material: Statement of Contributions of Diversity. For technical or administrative questions regarding
the application process please email cmsalazar@ucdavis.
edu..
The position will remain open until filled.
Dr. Maciej Zwieniecki, Chair, Search Committee,
Department of Plant Sciences
University of California
PES #2316, One Shields Avenue
UC Davis , Davis, CA 95616 Phone 530-752-9880
E-mail: mzwienie@ucdavis.edu
UC Davis is an affirmative action/equal employment opportunity employer and is dedicated to recruiting a diverse
faculty community. We welcome all qualified applicants
to apply, including women, minorities, veterans, and individuals with disabilities.
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Agriculture Scientist
Haisheng International Inc.

Based in Haisheng Tarrytown, NY, office to work closely
with China headquarters, to research regarding the crop
production from Haishengs agriculture devision in China.
Collect information from agriculture division in China,
collaborate with the U.S. agriculture institutes, to provide
solutions for crop production improvements. Develop, execute and continuously improves a strategic plan for agriculture division, allocate and utilize available resources to
maximize return on strategic plan. Organize and deliver
technical training, coaching and leadership to agriculture
division for the development and commercial growth of
fruit and vegetable products. Research and deliver advanced agriculture technology to the fields.
Job Requirements:
Master degree in agriculture science related major, Doctor degree is preferred;
Willing to travel domestically and internationally;
Fluent in English, Mandarin is preferred;
Able to perform successfully in a fast-paced, dynamic,
team-based environment;
Strong research and communication skills;
Self-motivated and assertive with a result orientation.
To Apply:Apply through the ASHS career website portal
for this job: http://ashscareers.careerwebsite.com/jobseeker/job/27786986/Agriculture%20Scientist/Haisheng%20
International%20Inc./?vnet=0&keywords=Haisheng%20
International%20Inc.&max=25&str=1&long=1
Faculty Research Assistant
Oregon State University - MCAREC

A full-time, fixed term position is available to provide
technical support to research and Extension programs in
the area of tree fruit crop production and physiology at the
Oregon State Universitys Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center (MCAREC) in Hood River,
Oregon. Responsibilities include planning, establishing,
and executing field and lab experiments at MCAREC and
on grower-collaborator sites throughout the Mid-Columbia
region, collecting, analyzing, interpreting and presenting
data, maintaining equipment and research plots, managing
seasonal labor, and authorship of technical reports, trade
journal articles and peer reviewed manuscripts.
Job Requirements: MS degree in Horticulture or plant
science related field, Physical ability to lift crates of fruit
up to 50 lbs, Obtain and maintain an Oregon Public Pesticide Applicators license, approved Criminal Background
check and Motor Vehicle History check. OSU is an AA/
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EOE employer.
To Apply: For more Information and application link, go
to: http://jobs.oregonstate.edu/postings/22796
Oregon State University and the CommunityThe
Mid-Columbia Agricultural Research and Extension Center (MCAREC) is located in the beautiful Hood River
Valley, nestled in the Cascade range between Mt. Adams
and Mt. Hood and about 65 miles east of Portland. The
MCAREC serves the counties of Hood River and Wasco.
The City of Hood River has a population of about 7,500
people, and about 22,885 live in Hood River County. The
Dalles has a population of 15,162 and about 25,000 live
in Wasco County. There are diverse recreational activities
within one hour of Hood River (water sports on the Hood
and Columbia Rivers and hiking/mountain sports throughout the Columbia River gorge, Mt. Hood and Mt. Adams).
The programs at the MCAREC provide research on problems relating to the production, storage, and handling of
European pears and sweet cherries in the Mid-Columbia
area. The faculty at MCAREC work closely with other
OSU faculty; WSU; state, federal, and county employees;
and private industry growers in research, extension, and
teaching throughout the Northwestern United States and
other fruit growing regions of the world.
OSU is one of only two American universities to hold the
Land-, Sea-, Sun- and Space-Grant designations and is the
only Oregon institution recognized for its very high research activity (RU/VH) by the Carnegie Foundation for
the Advancement of Teaching. OSU is comprised of 11
academic colleges with strengths in natural resources, earth
dynamics and sustainability, life sciences, entrepreneurship
and the arts and sciences.
OSU is Oregons statewide and largest university. The main
campus is located in Corvallis, a community of 53,000
people situated in the Willamette Valley between Portland
and Eugene. Ocean beaches, lakes, rivers, forests, high desert, the rugged Cascade and Coast Ranges, and the urban
amenities of the Portland metropolitan area are all within a
100 mile drive of Corvallis. 30,592 students attend OSU.
The university has an institution-wide commitment to
diversity, multiculturalism and community. We actively
engage in recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce
and student body that include members of historically
underrepresented groups. We strive to build and sustain
a welcoming and supportive campus environment. OSU
provides outstanding leadership opportunities for people
interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing
creativity and building community.
Program Technician: R&D
Fall Creek Farm & Nursery, Inc.

Come help us develop the worlds best blueberry varieties!
The Program Technician is a member of our research and

development department and reports to our Blueberry
Breeder/Program Manager. This position assists with the
blueberry variety development program and with production research.
Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned):
Collects and summarizes data on blueberry selections
including flowering time, yield, and post-harvest quality.
Assists with collection of botanical information for patent applications on Fall Creeks breeding program selections.
Assists with evaluation of plant morphology for the True
to Type (TTT) program.
Responsible for plant tissue/media sampling and obtaining phytosanitary permits for import/export of plant material.
Responsible for potting, routine cultural care, inventory
and quarantine inspections of new plant introductions.
Oversees virus and DNA testing of plant material in the
Variety Development program.
Assists with production research trials, including setup, tissue sampling, soil sampling, data collection, data
entry and analysis.
Job Requirements:
Bachelors degree in horticulture, botany or related field
and 2+ years experience in a nursery environment or
equivalent combination of education and experience.
Solid knowledge and experience working with Microsoft Office Suite and the ability to provide detailed
reporting using Excel spreadsheets. Requires general
database knowledge.
Effective verbal and written communication skills to
present and exchange information and report daily activities in the field and in reports.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Ability to prioritize work within established guidelines and
follow through on a variety of requests.
Must demonstrate professional and ethical business
practices, adherence to company values, and a commitment to personal and professional development.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position.
Must be able to team lift up to 35 pounds.
To Apply: For immediate, confidential consideration,
please send cover letter and resume to: fallcreekhr@fallcreeknursery.com
Fall Creek Farm & Nursery offers a competitive salary
and benefit package which includes health, vision, and dental insurance, paid time off, bonus and profit sharing plan.
We are located just outside of Eugene, Oregon in a beautiful country setting. Employment offers are contingent on
meeting our drug testing, background and reference check

standards.
Fall Creek Farm & Nursery has been serving the needs
of commercial fruit growers and nursery stock growers
throughout the world since 1978.Please visit us at www.
fallcreeknursery.com
Assistant Professor: Small Farms and

Urban Agriculture Specialist
Utah State University, Logan

Requisition: F1600136
Open Date: 02/18/2016
Review Date: 05/15/2016
Posting Duration: Open Until Filled
Responsibilities: The Plants, Soils, and Climate Department (http://psc.usu.edu/) at Utah State University (USU)
in Logan, Utah is seeking to fill a tenure-track, 12-month
position, in small farms and urban agriculture (70% extension - 30% research). The position role will focus on
extension and research related to diverse, small acreage
agricultural production systems in the urban environment
of the Intermountain West. Most of Utahs farms are classified as small holdings, produce an array of commodities,
and are located in or near the urban interface.
USU is seeking an individual to provide leadership and
support for extension outreach and applied research that
will meet the needs of Utahs small acreage and urban producers. Farming in urban settings has unique challenges
inherent to diverse, non-farm environments (actual farms
to edible landscapes) and varied markets, including direct
producer-consumer interface. The individual must utilize a
systems approach to sustainable production that addresses
at least several of the following areas: plant nutrition, soil
fertility, and composts; diverse cropping systems, cover
crops, and crop rotations; evaluation of new crops and
cropping systems; characterization of biological and physical processes within the urban landscape; best management
practices for intensively managed small farms; or other
relevant programs targeted to the small farm/urban environment. The successful candidate will be required to carry
out independent and collaborative research in proportion to
the appointment, publish in appropriate refereed journals,
secure extramural funding, and advise graduate students.
It is expected that the individual will develop an effective
outreach program for small acreage, beginning, and urban
farmers. The individual hired will provide leadership to
urban agricultural efforts across the state through collaborations with extension specialists and county educators,
researchers, farmers, private and governmental organizations, and graduate students. Together they will develop
practical solutions for strengthening local food systems in
the urban environment. Applicants should apprise them25
selves of current program strengths in the Department and

at USU (e.g., horticulture, soil and weed sciences, economics, pest management, etc.), and at other institutions,
especially those in similar climatic regions. Information
generated will be transferred to the growing urban agricultural industries in collaboration with other Cooperative
Extension personnel.
Dept/College Highlights:
Research and extension funding opportunities for the Urban/Small Farm programs are available through the USDA
Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative, the
USDA Beginning Farmer and Rancher Grants Program,
WSARE, Specialty Crop Block Grants (state), Cooperative Extension system, the USDA Childhood Obesity Prevention Grants Program, and others.
PSC is housed in the College of Agriculture and Applied
Sciences (http://caas.usu.edu/). Facilities available include
numerous research farms with a wide range of soil types
and climatic conditions, and some sites have certified organic fields. The department is housed in a new building
with modern laboratory facilities, greenhouses and plant
production sites, and has the farm and field equipment
needed to conduct basic and applied research.
Utah State University is Utahs Land-grant public research university (founded 1888) located in Logan, UT.
USU has an enrollment of more than 15,000 (on-campus)
with an additional 13,000 students housed at regional or
in distance educational programs. The university has been
ranked 8th in the nations best public national universities
for graduates with the least debt because of affordability,
academic quality and accessibility.
Minimum/Preferred Qualifications:
An earned PhD degree in Agroecology, Agronomy,
Horticulture, Plant or Soil Science, or other closely related fields, is required at the time of hiring.
Evidence of effectiveness in outreach and training is
expected.
A successful candidate must demonstrate evidence of
extension and scientific scholarship by appropriate
peer-reviewed publications, ability to obtain funding to
support applied research and extension programs, and
excellent oral and written communication skills.
A strong background and/or training in small farm, urban and/or sustainable agricultural systems is highly
preferred.
S/he should show evidence of leadership and collaboration to develop educational approaches that incorporate
technology, interdisciplinary teams, farm and field research, demonstrations and trials in collaboration with
small acreage and/or urban growers, and have a broad
knowledge of crop production systems.
Preferred qualifications include experience with high26
value crops (fruit, vegetables, or flowers), working with

diverse populations, and experience with arid agricultural systems.
Opportunity Type: Full-Time w/benefits package
Percent or Time or Hours per Week: 100%
Advertised Salary: Commensurate with experience, plus
excellent benefits
To Apply: for more information and to apply online go to
<http://usu.hiretouch.com/job-details?jobid=1182.
Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Utah State University is an
AA/EO Employer and encourages gender and ethnic diversity.
Graduate Assistant
Tarleton State University

The Department of Wildlife, Sustainability, and Ecosystem Sciences at Tarleton State University in Stephenville,
Texas, is seeking to fill an assistantship (12-month) at the
Master of Science level in Sustainability, Agroecology,
Horticulture, Natural Resources or related discipline. Responsibilities will include assisting with a USDA funded
grant in the planning, oversight , management and maintenance of community/teaching vegetable gardens in Stephenville and surrounding areas, working with healthy
eating education/demonstration programs on and around
the campus/Stephenville community, and some classroom/
laboratory teaching.
Job Requirements. Applicants should hold a BS degree in
horticulture, soil science, environmental/natural resources,
agroecology, foods/nutrition or closely related discipline.
The successful applicant must show evidence of being able
to work independently and as part of a team, and have a
valid drivers license.
The salary/stipend is $1,200 per month. The successful
applicant must demonstrate successful academic progress
each semester.
To Apply: Contact Don Cawthon, cawthon@tarleton.edu
Postdoctoral Position in Tomato Breeding

and Genetics
University of Florida
Applications are invited for a postdoctoral position at the
University of Florida, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, in tomato breeding and genetics. The primary
goals of the position are to conduct and publish research
in tomato genetics, particularly the discovery and characterization of genetic loci controlling important traits and
including the development of molecular markers for use
in breeding. This project will allow active participation in
an applied breeding program and is particularly ideal for a
motivated researcher seeking opportunities to publish.

The Gulf Coast Research and Education Center has been
rated as one of the top workplaces in the Tampa Bay Area.
The research center is located 30 minutes from downtown
Tampa and two hours from the University of Florida main
campus in Gainesville.
Job Requirements:
The successful candidate will have previous experience in
marker-assisted breeding, QTL analysis, functional genomics, and molecular biology techniques. Experience in plant
pathology is also preferred. Applicants that have earned a
Ph.D. within the last 4 years are preferred. Priority will be
given to applicants with excellent references that substantiate their work ethic, team work and communication skills
(oral and written). Starting salary may range higher, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
To Apply: Send a letter detailing interest in this position
and relevant experience, a current CV and email addresses
for three references, all in a single .pdf file to sfhutton@
ufl.edu.
Assistant/Associate Professor & Extension

Specialist (Enology)
Texas A&M University, Horticultural Sciences

Provide relevant Extension educational programming and
technical support in the area of enology, and flavor chemistry, including developing best management practices for
winemaking in hot climates. Work collaboratively with industry professionals, county extension educators and colleagues in Horticultural Sciences and related disciplines to:
Develop high-quality Extension educational information
and presentations in support of county, regional and statewide programs; establish, conduct, and publish relevant
applied research in the field of enology; publish scholarly
works documenting outcomes and findings of applied research; acquire funding to support activities through feebased programming, contracts, grants, and gifts; develop
educational materials (i.e., publications, applied journal articles, curriculum/ handbooks, websites, newsletters/blogs,
interactive tools, etc.) Support development and reporting
to unit and agency strategic plan focusing on critical issues. Contribute to industry and Extension committees and
teams to assist in developing relevant educational programs
for targeted audiences. Participate in graduate education
within the department. Participate in national/regional professional organizations.
Job Requirements:
PhD in Enology or related field.
Evidence of successfully planning, implementing, and
evaluating educational classes, events, workshops, short
courses, and other activities; evidence of collaborating
with colleagues and clientele to achieve common goals;
and evidence of producing high-quality educational curriculum and materials. Evidence of having conducted
academic research and successfully disseminating results via scholarly publications and presentations.
Strong background in enology. Excellent verbal, written,
and electronic communication skills. Ability to effectively use personal computer to communicate, prepare
proposals to include cost information on spread sheet as
applicable, and provide reports of activities. Ability to
effectively communicate with faculty students and staff.
Ability to multi task and work cooperatively with others.
To Apply: Applicants should complete a faculty application online at https://greatjobs.tamu.edu/applicants/
Central?quickFind=192630 (NOV # 09346) and submit a
cover letter, transcripts, curriculum vitae, and a list of three
references as attachments to the on-line application.
Applications will be reviewed beginning June 15, 2016 and
will continue until a suitable applicant is selected.
Post-Doctoral Scientist
University of Florida
The Citrus Research and Education Center, University of
Florida, Lake Alfred, FL is seeking a highly qualified and
motivated Postdoctoral Scientist for a project in the Citrus Physiology Program. This is a one year position and
sustained funding will be dependent upon successful grant
acquisition. The project specifically addresses the impact
of Huanglonbing (HLB) on citrus physiology as well as
impact of techniques to mitigate HLB on tree health. Experiments will involve wide range of both field and laboratory work.
Job Requirements:
Minimum Requirements: Ph.D. degree in Horticulture,
Plant Physiology, or related plant science field. Must
be able to occasionally lift 50 lbs. during the course of a
workday and work outside in field conditions. Experience
working with advanced laboratory equipment such as spectrophotometers, PCR, qPCR, electrophoresis, HPLC, etc.
Must also have good computer skills for data entry and
statistical analysis.
Highly Desired: Familiarity with grove and greenhouse
operations. Ability to communicate with grower cooperators and farm personnel. Familiarity with basic and advanced laboratory techniques, transcriptomics, metabolic
profiling (qualification and quantification), experimental
design and statistical analysis, and spreadsheet/database
computer programs. Good writing skills
To Apply: Please send a cover letter, CV, transcript, and
contact information for 3 letters of recommendation to:
Tripti Vashisth
Telephone: 863-956-8846 (Office)
Fax: 863-956-4631
Email: tvashisth@ufl.edu
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Horticultural Science Calendar

* Indicates new or changed entry.
May
811 Aug.ASHS Annual Conference. Atlanta, GA.

Contact: ASHS Headquarters, meetings@ashs.org,
phone 703.836.4606, http://www.ashs.org/?page=General
Conference
2225 May8th International Symposium on Light in

Horticulture. Michigan State Univ., East Lansing. Abstract
submission for poster presentations closes on 31 Oct. 2015.
http://www.lightsym16.com.
11 Aug.ASHS Certified Horticulturist Examination. Sheraton

Atlanta, Atlanta, GA. To be held during the ASHS Annual
Conference. Application Deadline: 4 Aug. 2016. Contact: ASHS
Headquarters, 703.836.4606, ext. 116; ashsch@ashs.org
June
September
1214 June 129th FSHS Annual Meeting. Hutchinson

Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina, Stuart, FL
http://fshs.org/meetings/
1324 June Postharvest Technology of Horticultural
Crops Short Course. Presented by the Univ. of California,
Davis Postharvest Technology Center. The courses first
week of lectures and labs are held on the Univ. of California,
Davis campus, followed by an optional one-week field tour
of California.http://postharvest.ucdavis.edu/Education/
PTShortCourse/
14 JuneASHS Certified Horticulturist Examin ation.
Hutchinson Island Marriott Beach Resort & Marina, Stuart,
FL. To be held during the FSHS Annual Meeting. Application
Deadline: 7 June 2016. Contact: ASHS Headquarters,
703.836.4606, ext. 116; ashsch@ashs.org
June 291 July7th Annual Conference of the American
Council for Medicinally Active Plants (ACMAP). Lima, Peru.
Download flyer at: http://www.acmap.org/sites/default/files/
final-acmap-2016-peru-flyer-july10-2015.pdf. For conference
information, confirmed speakers, abstract submission and
registration visit www.acmap.org
July
912 JulyCultivate '16.Great Columbus Convention Center,
Columbus, OH. http://www.cultivate16.org/
12 JulyASHS Certified Horticulturist Examination. Great
Columbus Convention Center, Columbus, OH. (To be held
during Cultivate'16) Application Deadline: 1 July 2016.
Contact: ASHS Headquarters, 703.836.4606, ext. 116;
ashsch@ashs.org
1721 JulyPlant Growth Regulation Society Annual
Meeting. Sheraton Raleigh Hotel, Raleigh, NC. http://www.
pgrsa.org/
August
25 Aug.Third Symposium on Woody Ornamentals of the
Temperate Zone. Minneapolis, MN. (An ISHS symposium
http://www.ishs.org/symposium/434). Call for Abstracts
submission deadline is 18 Apr. For additional information,
contact Stan Hokanson, hokan017@umn.edu. http://www.
woodyornamentals2016.org/
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1315 Sept.Fresh-cut Produce: Maintaining Quality

& Safety Workshop. Univ. of California, Davis. http://
postharvest.ucdavis.edu/Education/FreshCut/
October
*15 Oct.ASHS Certified Horticulturist Examination. Texas
A&M University, TAMU 2134, College Station, TX. Application
Deadline: 7 Oct 2016. Contact: ASHS Headquarters,
703.836.4606, ext. 116; ashsch@ashs.org
*18 Oct.ASHS Certified Horticulturist Examin ation.
Longwood Gardens, Kennett Square, PA. Application Deadline:
11 Oct 2016. Contact: ASHS Headquarters, 703.836.4606,
ext. 116; ashsch@ashs.org
November
910 Nov.Northeast Greenhouse Conference and Expo.
Holiday Inn, Boxborough, MA.http://www.negreenhouse.org//
2017
1922 Sept.ASHS Annual Conference. Hilton Waikoloa Hotel,
Waikoloa, HI. Contact: ASHS Headquarters, meetings@ashs.
org, phone 703.836.4606
2018
31 July 3 Aug. ASHS Annual Conference. The Washington
Hilton Hotel, Washington, D.C. Contact: ASHS Headquarters,
meetings@ashs.org, phone 703.836.4606
1216 Aug.XXX International Horticultural Congress.
Istanbul, Turkey. http://www.ihc2018.org
2019
2225 JulyASHS Annual Conference. The Tropicana
Las Vegas, Las Vegas NV. Contact: ASHS Headquarters,
meetings@ashs.org, phone 703.836.4606
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ASHS Newsletter

Dedicated to advancing horticultural research, education, and application

Legislative Update ........................ 12

Most of us have mentoring programs (formal or informal) within our

ASHS Newsletter, Vol. 32(4), April 2016

Self-management and personal productivity.

Find Relevant PeopleFind the people who

are truly on your desired career path. There may be

Do Your HomeworkThe first part is to cre-

ate a presentable profile for yourself. Once you are

Connect in a Meaningful WayTake the time

Establish Specific BoundariesIf your po-

tential mentor expresses interest, discuss how much

*Excerpted from: Get a Great Mentor Through LinkedIn: 5 Steps, by Kevin

How would you like to have

Show Gratitude through ActionYou went

through all this effort to start this relationship, now

How can you participate?

ASHS NEWSLETTER ISSN 0882-8024

Publisher: Michael W. Neff

Newsletter Editor: Sylvia DeMar

ASHS Newsletter, Vol. 32(4), April 2016

University Professor, Horticulture

Bigger than Self

[P]ersonality assessments indicate that

accomplish a lot. The fact that many of us are academics

Bigger than Self

gardening and watching my plants grow. My motivation

tions with other. The subsequent generations, not so much.

Our society is made up of a diverse set of

by my department. My department heads and my mentors

management services for several sibling societies such as

One of the aspects of being in the ASHS that

while keeping membership informed of new programs,

Each spring, ASHS recognizes undergraduate students enrolled in horticulture programs

2016 ASHS Collegiate Scholars

University of Vermont (correction)

This list corrects the names originally published in the

Amalia Smith Hale

Please join us in recognizing these individuals.

ASHS Newsletter, Vol. 32(4), April 2016

The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program

Please visit our Science, Technology, Engineering, and

2016 Open Horticultural

Entries may be submitted online between April 1,

All horticulture-related subjects and commodities

Closing Dinner at the 2016 ASHS

To be held at the Atlanta Botanical Garden

Enjoy dinner while listening to dynamic presentations

An added treat to the evening will be touring the special

Sign up for this great event when you register

If you have already registered and would like to add a

Scholars Ignite Competition

*Paid in full deadlines for those paying by check,

2016 ASHS Annual Conference Workshop Lineup

From Farm to Pharmacy (Herbs, Spices, & Medicinal Plants WG)

The Challenges of Rose Rosette Disease (RRD): An

Pollinators: Understanding Consumer Attitudes

Novel Challenges and Opportunities in Tropical

Innovative Applications of Computers in Horticulture (Computer Applications in Horticulture WG)

Yes Virginia, There Really Is an Economic Impact

Asserting the Relevancy and Impact of Postharvest

Herbicide Drift and Carryover to Horticultural

Additional details about these and all other