UF/IFAS Scientist Publishes New Data on Insect Causing Lethal Disease in Palm Trees
A University of Florida scientist has published an in-depth look at the insect responsible for infecting more than a dozen species of palm trees worldwide, including the official state tree, with a deadly disease known as lethal bronzing.
UF Professor Recognized for a Career of Accomplishment
Fred G. Gmitter, Jr., professor of horticulture and citrus breeder at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Citrus Research and Education Center, has been recognized as a 2021 Fellow by the American Society for Horticultural Science.
‘Dr. Saba’ Named Outstanding Graduate Educator by National Horticultural Society
Bala Rathinasabapathi, an horticultural sciences professor at the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, was named the Graduate Educator of the Year by the American Society for Horticultural Science on August 2021.
UF/IFAS Scientists Offer Safety Tips for Potential Dangers of Drone Use
Some people seem to view drones as toys, but they can be dangerous. In fact, about 1,000 people per year are injured from using drones incorrectly. To address the potential peril, two University of Florida scientists are offering ways to keep people from getting hurt while using drones.
Scientists Study Florida Hemp Production
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences just completed a two-year study to assess the potential for an industrial hemp industry in Florida.
How Yersinia Bacterium Evade the Immune System: University of Florida Research
New research from the University of Florida explains how a family of bacteria called Yersinia infects the body so successfully.
Back to the Future: Citrus Breeders Look to Ancient Varieties for Modern-Day Answers
In the ongoing race to find a solution to the devastating citrus greening disease, University of Florida scientists may find the path to the future by looking to the past.
Papaya Popularity Prompting Commercial Expansion
University of Florida scientists want to help South Florida farmers increase their economic returns when growing papaya to meet consumer demands and enhance their competitive edge domestically and internationally.
UF Finds Some Nematodes Like Hemp; First Step to Pest Control for Emerging Crop
For two years, University of Florida scientists across the Sunshine State have studied whether hemp can serve as a viable alternative crop for Florida farmers. One of the first steps to determining the economic feasibility of any crop is managing its known and potential pests. For hemp, that includes nematodes.
UF/IFAS Announces Results of Two-Year Industrial Hemp Pilot Project
UF/IFAS wrapped up the two-year Industrial Hemp Pilot Project with guidance that hemp may be a viable commodity for Florida growers in the future, with caution for economic and environmental challenges.