Study Shows How Bountiful ‘Miracle Fruit’ Can Grow in the Subtropics
Scientists at the University of Florida’s Tropical Research and Education Center have unlocked the mystery behind a highly sought-after berry known as the... Read More
Vaccine for Lethal Deer Virus Shows Promise
A viral disease that affects deer around the country can be devastating, but a vaccine shows promise for the $8 billion per... Read More
This Is Proof We Need More University Research On Hemp
Little research and data exist in the cannabis industry today. But a small group of universities has come together to change that: University... Read More
Citrus Advisory System Alerts Growers so They Can Stem Post-Bloom Fruit Drop
When the brand-new fruit falls off a citrus tree, post-bloom fruit drop (PFD), as it’s called, can cause major losses for citrus... Read More
Tomato Juice With UF/IFAS-Bred Garden Gem Pleases Palates
Florida-grown tomatoes – particularly the UF/IFAS-bred Garden Gem – pack a tasty punch for tomato juice, new University of Florida research shows.... Read More
Was the Secret to Save Citrus Trees Just Unlocked?
Has modern science finally caught up with citrus greening scourge (aka, HLB)? Apparently, University of Florida scientists have taken a giant step... Read More
UF Scientists Make Big Stride Toward Greening-Resistant Citrus Trees
University of Florida scientists achieved a major milestone in their quest to develop a citrus greening-resistant tree by sequencing the genome of... Read More
Encapsulated Nitrate Source May Reduce Cattle Methane Emissions
For several decades, researchers have been looking for ways to reduce the methane produced in the bovine rumen. New research by Nicolas... Read More
Life at Low Pressure: Planetary Protection and the Habitability of Mars
A recent study supported by the NASA Planetary Protection Research Program is lending new insight into hypopiezotolerant microorganisms. “The term ‘hypopiezotolerant’ means a... Read More
New AI Technology ‘Agroview’ Named UF Invention of the Year
Yiannis Ampatzidis and his research team combined their collective minds to find artificial intelligence technology to best help farmers save money and... Read More
