UF Strawberry Breeder: We’re Shifting A Lot of Effort Toward Neopestalotiopsis
Yield and quality remain at the forefront of Vance Whitaker’s focus as University of Florida/IFAS strawberry breeder. But not far behind is Neopestalotiopsis Fruit Rot.
Impatient For Impatiens? New UF Research Gives Hope
If you’re impatient for impatiens, a University of Florida scientist has good news for you: Some varieties of the popular flower resist the deadly downy mildew disease better than others.
From Yellowed Broccoli to Mushy Avocados: How UF Scientists Are Using AI To Cut Food Waste, Loss
If you have ever brought home seemingly fresh produce from the grocery store only to find it wilted and moldering a few days later, Tie Liu feels your pain. “Everybody has this problem: Which of these vegetables or fruits should I use first? Guess wrong, and you end up throwing out the food,” said Liu, a postharvest researcher and assistant professor in the UF/IFAS horticultural sciences department.
Salmonella Vaccine One Step Closer to Reality With Research Breakthrough
A vaccine designed to help protect against salmonella bacteria is one step closer to reality thanks to research by scientists at the University of Florida.
New Evidence Links Gut Bacteria and Neurodegenerative Conditions
New research published in PLOS Pathogens establishes, for the first time, a link between specific bacteria species and physical manifestations of neurodegenerative diseases.
Mighty Battle: Artificial Intelligence Takes On the Two-Spotted Spider Mite
University of Florida scientists have developed a smartphone app to detect two-spotted spider mites. With quicker detection, the system would help growers get a leg up on the notorious plant pest for which most spray regularly.
Using DNA, UF Research Shows Which Bats Binge on Crop Pests
UF study, published in the journal Agriculture, Ecosystems and Environment, found that the three most common bat species voraciously ate insects that otherwise cause major economic damage to several crops.
Does Paternal Health Status in Mosquitoes Influence Maternal Offspring Results?
Scientists at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are one step closer to learning the factors that ultimately lead to characteristic differences in mosquito offspring—a key takeaway in the make-up of mosquito species and a critical finding in the continued research of mosquito-borne illnesses.
As Peach Harvest Begins, UF Scientists Find Rootstocks That Survive Flooding
Peach growers and University of Florida scientists are always concerned about flooding because it can damage peach trees permanently and cause trees to die. Ali Sarkhosh, a UF/IFAS assistant professor of horticultural sciences, is searching for flooding tolerance for peaches before a storm wipes out any farms.
Florida Blueberry Season Is Here, As Is a New Blueberry Variety From the University of Florida
April is Florida blueberry season, a time to savor these sweet fruits from our very own soil. You can pick them yourself or buy them from the store or market. The University of Florida developed and released another tasty blueberry variety to add to the seasonal mix.
