Scientists Will Use a $1M Grant To Build a Support System Addressing Sea Level Rise and Flooding in South Florida
UF researchers have received a $1 million grant from the National Science Foundation to address one of South Florida’s most pressing environmental challenges: groundwater flooding and saltwater intrusion driven by sea level rise.
New UF Research Unlocks the Nutritional Value and Shelf-Life Potential of Passion Fruit
UF researcher Tie Liu has led a study uncovering why some passion fruit varieties stay fresh longer than others, aiding breeders in selecting firmer types that better resist shriveling.
Study Reveals World’s Largest Turtle Nesting Site Thanks to Smarter Drone Surveys
A UF research team has developed a more accurate method for counting wildlife using drones—an innovation that helped confirm the world’s largest known nesting site for a threatened turtle species.
UF/IFAS Scientist Uses AI To Target Weeds — Not Nearby Tomatoes – Saving 70% of Herbicide
UF research shows that targeted weed-spraying can help tomato farmers reduce herbicide use by 71%, significantly lowering the amount released into the environment.
Gone With the Wind: Hurricane Helene Helps Researchers Track Pitch Canker Spread
UF researchers are analyzing data from Hurricane Helene to better understand the spread of pitch canker and minimize the devastating disease’s impact on the timber industry.
UF Scientists To Develop AI Technology To Help Growers Assess Crop Damage After Hurricanes
UF researcher Nikolaos Tziolas is developing an AI-powered interactive tool to help farmers assess crop damage after major storms and compare it to previous seasons.
UF, Trinity College Team Cracks Micronutrient Mystery That Could Be Key to Brain Health, Cancer Defense
UF researchers co-led a study that has solved a decades-old mystery in human biology: how our bodies absorb a vital micronutrient essential for everything from healthy brain function to cancer defense.
Digital Twin Technology Simulates Strawberry Farm, Boosts AI Tools and Cuts Costs
UF researchers, led by Dana Choi, have demonstrated that an AI-powered digital twin system can accurately simulate strawberry growth year-round, helping to reduce labor and time costs.
Enhanced Efficiency Fertilizers: Boosting Crop Production, Mitigating Environmental Impact
UF researcher Hardeep Singh highlights how enhanced-efficiency fertilizers can help farmers boost crop yields while reducing costs and environmental impact.
UF/IFAS Scientists Confirm Hybrid Termites Established in Florida
UF researchers have confirmed that two of the world’s most destructive termite species are hybridizing in South Florida, raising concerns about faster spread and greater damage.
