The ARS Floriculture and Nursery Research Initiative funds research – conducted by ARS and university scientists – of importance to the floral and horticultural industry that is strongly focused on addressing and solving the industry’s issues and needs.  ARS works closely with representatives of the American Nursery and Landscape Association and the Society of American Florists in setting the research priorities and goals of this Initiative.  A list of current research projects funded by the Floriculture and Nursery Research Initiative is here, along with the most recent annual reports.