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Floriculture & Greenhouse Crop Production

MSU Extension’s floriculture educational and applied research programs help improve greenhouse crop production and business management by providing trusted information on new production techniques and management strategies.

Roberto Lopez

Associate Professor
rglopez@msu.edu
517-353-0342
Bridget Behe

Professor
behe@msu.edu
(517) 353-0346
Erik Runkle

Professor
runkleer@msu.edu
(517) 353-0350
Debalina Saha

Assistant Professor
sahadeb2@msu.edu
(517) 353-0338
Greenhouse *A* System for Michigan Producers (FAS108)

Published on November 6, 2019
Greenhouse producers may use this bulletin to assist in becoming MAEAP verified.
Impact of light on bedding plant flowering response

Published on August 7, 2016
How do light quality from light-emitting diode lamps and daily light integral influence the flowering responses of long-day plants?
Parboiled Rice Hulls In Propagation Substrates

Published on April 19, 2013
Researchers at Purdue University found that parboiled rice hulls are a viable alternative to peat moss or perlite in vegetative cutting propagation mixes.
Integrated Pest Management in Greenhouse Crops (E3296)

Published on November 23, 2015
A resources in learning scouting and monitoring for pests and aids in determining if intervention to control the pest is warranted.
Basics of Monitoring: The Greenhouse Environment

Published on November 9, 2011
Developing a comprehensive monitoring program is key to keeping your production on track. Now, you can borrow concepts presented in this series to produce quality plants on time for every season.
Producing High-Quality Rooted Cuttings.

Published on October 24, 2012
Researchers study the impact of light during propagation on growth and quality of vegetatively propagated annual bedding plants.
Customizing Crop Foliage Color With LEDs: Red Leaf Lettuce

Published on October 24, 2015
In the first of a four-part series highlighting the multiple uses of light-emitting diodes (LEDs), researchers share how end-of-production supplemental lighting with LEDs enhances red leaf lettuce color prior to harvesting and shipping.
High tunnel and outdoor production of cold-tolerant bedding plants

Published on November 10, 2016
As greenhouse space becomes limited in the spring, you may consider using outdoor spaces and high tunnels. Read on for insight into the benefits and risks associated with these growing strategies.
Insect Controls for the Greenhouse Industry

Published on February 28, 2012
A link to a book titled insect controls for the greenhouse industry.
Steps toward sustainablity.

Published on December 9, 2007
A special report on what it takes to make your garden center or greenhouse operation environmentally responsible and sustainable profitable.
Consumer perceptions of sustainably produced poinsettias.

Published on August 9, 2009
Are consumers interested in locally, organically or sustainably produced poinsettias? The authors conducted research to find out.
Basics of Monitoring: Graphical Tracking

Published on November 9, 2011
Develop a comprehensive monitoring program by borrowing concepts presented in this series to produce quality plants on time for every season.
CHAMP E-Tool designed to assist the Michigan agriculture community

Published on July 21, 2020
This tool is designed for the Michigan agriculture community to help identify and implement appropriate and meaningful exposure control strategies to protect workers and the public.
Greenhouse Pest Management with Insecticides

Published on February 14, 2020
Research-based information is presented on how to manage greenhouse insects and other pests including thrips, aphids, whiteflies, mites, fungus gnats, and mealybugs.
Getting the most out of cuttings

Published on December 19, 2006
Researchers at North Carolina State, Clemson and Michigan State Universities provide insight on handling cuttings from arrival to hardening in the first of this 2-part series.
Comparing LED Lighting To HPS Lamps For Plug Production

Published on October 24, 2013
In the second of a two-part series, research at Purdue University is determining how LEDs, providing light of different wavelengths, compare to traditional high-pressure sodium lamps.