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HORTICULTURE

Support the Horticulture Research Institute The  AmericanHort Foundation

Support HRI
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Peter Orum
December 4, 1941 - October 17, 2024 


Farewell to a Legend in our Time

Our hearts are heavy, yet our minds and memories filled with fond recollections of the life, career, and innumerable achievements and contributions of Peter Orum, 82, who passed October 17. 2024, in the company of family and close friends.

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tHRIve Web Series

Horticultural Research Institute helps you tHRIve with a new web-based series featuring key research findings. The tHRIve series covers research that is directly funded by HRI as well as research that is federally funded.

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What We Are About

The Horticultural Research Institute, the AmericanHort Foundation, proudly supports scientific research and students for the advancement of the horticultural industry. HRI was established by industry leaders on the premise that no one could better direct needed research to advance horticulture than the very people who work in it, day in and day out.

We stick to that same vision today: we fund and guide horticultural research efforts with the direct input from industry professionals just like you.

Horticultural Research Institute is the horticulture community's research and development organization. Think of it as the strong foundation upon which to build your business.

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SANC - Risk Assessment Tool

The Horticultural Research Institute teamed up with the National Plant Board and USDA to develop a web-based risk assessment (RA) tool. The tool helps growers more easily perform the risk assessment required to participate in SANC. The tool is available, at no cost, to any nursery or greenhouse seeking to improve their processes. Whether or not you choose to pursue SANC certification, the RA process will make you a better grower. 

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What We Are About

The Horticultural Research Institute, the AmericanHort Foundation, proudly supports scientific research and students for the advancement of the horticultural industry. HRI was established by industry leaders on the premise that no one could better direct needed research to advance horticulture than the very people who work in it, day in and day out.

We stick to that same vision today: we fund and guide horticultural research efforts with the direct input from industry professionals just like you.

Horticultural Research Institute is the horticulture community's research and development organization. Think of it as the strong foundation upon which to build your business.

Learn More About HRI
Creates new knowledge, better practices, advances technology,and connects industry with consumers.
Targets critical industries
challenges & opportunities
Funds relevant research
conducted by credible scientists
Leverages millions of dollars for industry research through critical relationships with government agencies and other organizations
Financially supported by thousands of individuals, horticultural businesses, and organizations throughout North America
Provides next gen leaders scholarships to ensure they have access and tools they need

Latest News & Impacts

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Farewell to a Legend in Our Time

By Jennifer Gray • 29 Oct, 2024
Our hearts are heavy, yet our minds and memories are filled with fond recollections of the life, career, and innumerable achievements and contributions of Peter Orum, 82, who passed October 17, 2024,
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Horticultural Research Institute Announces Research Effort to Combat Phytophthora austrocedri

By Jennifer Gray • 17 Sep, 2024
The Horticultural Research Institute (HRI) is pleased to announce that, in response to the recent discovery of Phytophthora austrocedri , nearly $250,000 in federal funds have been shifted to address the urgent research needs of the horticultural community.
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Tiny But Mighty! Unlocking the Microbiome Potential to Enhance Boxwood Resilience to Diseases & Environmental Stress

By Jennifer Gray • 30 Jul, 2024
Microbial communities, although invisible to the naked eye, are an integral component of plants and impact plant growth and health. This webinar presents the discovery of diverse microbial communities in boxwood’s above and below-ground compartments and their potential functions in support of boxwood's low-maintenance nature and resilience to diseases. Don't miss this opportunity to learn about the hidden allies that can make your boxwoods thrive.
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What We

Have Done

$7.5M

Funds directed to research projects important to trade since 1962

$375K

Awarded in grants, projects, and scholarships in 2018

100

Industry-specific research projects directly funded between 2009 and 2018

23 TRUSTEES

Providing vision, leadership, and fiduciary guidance for the endowment and its programs

$8.5M

Additional funds leveraged in grant procurement anticipated in 2018

70 VOLUNTEERS

From industry and the research community reviewing grant and scholarship applications for efficacy, merit, and return on investment

What We Have Done

$7.5M

Funds directed to research projects important to trade since 1962

$375K

Awarded in grants, projects, and scholarships in 2018

100

Industry-specific research projects directly funded between 2009 and 2018

23 TRUSTEES

Providing vision, leadership, and fiduciary guidance for the endowment and its programs

$8.5M

Additional funds leveraged in grant procurement anticipated in 2018

70 VOLUNTEERS

From industry and the research community reviewing grant and scholarship applications for efficacy, merit, and return on investment

What We

Have Done

$7.5M

Funds directed to research projects important to trade since 1962

$375K

Awarded in grants, projects, and scholarships in 2018

100

Industry-specific research projects directly funded between 2009 and 2018

23 TRUSTEES

Providing vision, leadership, and fiduciary guidance for the endowment and its programs

$8.5M

Additional funds leveraged in grant procurement anticipated in 2018

70 VOLUNTEERS

From industry and the research community reviewing grant and scholarship applications for efficacy, merit, and return on investment

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