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Funded Projects

The following is a list of projects funded for Fiscal Year 2006:

Principal Researcher	Project Title
Dr. Gerard Adams Plant Pathology Dept. Michigan State University	Evaluation of Disease and Insect Resistant Elm Hybrids and Selections for the Michigan Climate (continuation)
Dr. Bert Cregg Horticulture Dept. Michigan State University	Alternative Production Systems for Landscape Nursery and Christmas Tree Production (continuation)
Dr. R. T. Fernandez Horticuilture Dept. Michigan State University	Phytoremediation of Nursery Runoff Water Using Ornamental Plants (continuation)
Dr. R. T. Fernandez Horticuilture Dept. Michigan State University	Water Conservation Practices for Michigan Container Nurseries
Dr. Bradley Rowe Horticulture Dept. Michigan State University	Assessment of Plant Species for Michigan Green Roof Applications
Dr. Robert Schutzki Horticulture Dept. Michigan State University	Identifying the Scope of Invasive Plants Within Michigan
Dr. David Smitley Entomology Dept. Michigan State University	Biological control of Japanese Beetle in Michigan through Parasite and Pathogen Introduction

The following is a list of projects funded for Fiscal Year 2005:

Principal Researcher	Project Title
Dr. Gerard Adams Plant Pathology Dept. Michigan State University	Evaluation of Disease and Insect Resistant Elm Hybrids and Selections for the Michigan Climate
Dr. George Bird Entomology Dept. Michigan State University	Methyl Bromide Alternatives Research for Michigan Herbaceous Perennial Ornamental Production
Dr. Bert Cregg Horticulture Dept. Michigan State University	Alternative Production Systems for Landscape Nursery and Christmas Tree Production
Dr. R. T. Fernandez Horticuilture Dept. Michigan State University	Phytoremediation of Nursery Runoff Water Using Ornamental Plants
Dr. Haddish Melakeberhan Entomology Dept. Michigan State University	Biological Approaches in Melodogyne hapla Management in Michigan Nursery Soils
Dr. Bradley Rowe Horticulture Dept. Michigan State University	Assessment of Plant Species for Michigan Green Roof Applications
Dr. Maria Rubino School of Packaging Michigan State University	Assessing the Degradation of Biopolymer Pots for the Nursery and Transplant Production and Landscaping Industry
Dr. Erik Runkle Horticulture Dept. Michigan State University	Developing a Certificate Program in Perennial and Woody Ornamental Nursery Business Management
Dr. Robert Schutzki Horticulture Dept. Michigan State University	Identifying the Scope of Invasive Plants Within Michigan