Florida Study Shows Cold Chain Importance for Strawberries
Right about now, if you eat a Florida strawberry, odds are it’s going to taste oh-so-good. That’s no accident. Strawberries are in season, and those you see at the grocery store should be shipped and stocked at the right temperature, says a University of Florida scientist.
UF Scientists Sequence Genome of the Supersweet Corn You’ve Nibbled for 20-Plus Years
University of Florida scientist is laying the genetic groundwork for better sweet corn varieties. For the first time, Marcio Resende, a UF/IFAS sweet corn breeder, led a team of researchers to sequence the genome of a type of supersweet corn.
University of Florida Focusing on AI
Researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) are working as teams to use artificial intelligence (AI) to attack complex issues.
ASABE names AGROVIEW winner of a 2021 AE50 award
The American Society of Agricultural and Biological Engineers (ASABE) has named AGROVIEW winner of a 2021 AE50 award.
Field-Testing Natural Compounds To Fight HLB
Field tests of numerous antibacterial products and plant-derived compounds are underway with the goal of eliminating the HLB-causing bacteria in citrus and reversing plant damage to restore tree health.
Florida Breeding Seeks Regionally-Adapted Peach Rootstocks
University of Florida researchers are getting to the root of a problem faced by peach growers in the state. Their problem: The tree roots themselves, or the lack thereof.
Gardeners Can Help UF Tomato Breeding Program With Growth, Flavor Data
Normally, University of Florida scientists such as Harry Klee gauge the taste and aroma of their new tomatoes by letting volunteers test them at the UF Sensory Lab in Gainesville. But now, people from across the globe who grow tomatoes in their gardens can serve as citizen scientists and send flavor and growing data to Klee.
Can Scientists Speed up Growth of Citrus Trees?
The ability to kick-start the growing process of plants is a superpower that has a universal appeal for producers of all crops. A new University of Florida research project aims to improve citrus plant performance and productivity by providing breeders with traits to enhance the photosynthesis of cultivated crops.
AI: The Future of Farming is Happening Today
What was once the future of farming is happening today at the University of Florida/IFAS. Scott Angle, Vice President for Agriculture and... Read More
Florida Growing New ‘Fifth Berry’ White Strawberry
The white berries, also known as pineberries, possess a pink blush when ripened and offer a sweet and unique taste. Not related to pineapples, pineberries display a hint of pineapple scent.
