A $130 Million Drain: UF Researcher Looks to Genetics To Rein In Wasteful Strawberry Runners (UF/IFAS)

A University of Florida researcher is studying the genetics of strawberry runners to help growers reduce yield losses while preserving their benefits for plant propagation.
UF Researchers Find Genes Responsible for Several Flavor Compounds in Strawberries
In their quest to improve strawberry flavor, University of Florida scientists have found the genes behind several aromatic chemicals that enhance the fruit’s taste.