stimulate thought regarding potential future university collaboration. The article is based on a workshop presentation made at the 2011 ASHS annual meeting in Hawaii ( Davis and Hariyadi, 2011 ). GENERAL HORTICULTURAL RESEARCH AND EDUCATION NEEDS
112 WORKSHOP 12 (Abstr. 943) People–Plant Relationships: Setting Research Priorities
Engaging undergraduate students in undergraduate research experiences (UREs) is important for student development, both professionally and personally ( National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine 2017 ). Increased involvement of
University public gardens offer a unique opportunity to showcase research in horticulture and plant science, as well as in diverse programs such as art, engineering, medicine, human nutrition, and information technology. Universities, especially
Government involvement in agricultural research and development (R&D) is justified if the benefits exceed the costs. Does the private sector neglect socially profitable investments? So-called market failures in R&D can result if inventors are
.6% said lower prices were not important. A statistically significant majority of respondents indicated that reliable seed sources and accurate labeling were very important factors. Nearly 40% and 30% thought seed germination research and new species
need to conduct an accurate analysis of the research status of T. distichum to discover popular research areas and trends. Therefore, it is helpful to analyze the existing research knowledge base visually, build a visual map, and analyze the
102 WORKSHOP 13 (Abstr. 686-687) Vegetable Cropping Systems Research: Techniques, Evaluation, and Application Tuesday, 25 July, 2:00-4:00 p.m.
Illuminating the many beneficial roles of plants in human lives, diets, and environments requires interdisciplinary study in a variety of scientific fields. A large body of research addresses human–plant–nature interactions and includes
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Budgeting may be at least as important as organization itself in determining the success of interdisciplinary research. It can be a powerful tool for both identifying researchable problems and in moving staff members to work together.