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 miracle fruit. This news brings much-needed insight to local growers and food and drink manufacturers who are looking for ways to make it a viable industry, particularly in South Florida. “We now have […]
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 of Florida, Cornell University, North Carolina State University, and Delaware State University. Universities are searching for the best growing and extraction practices for maintaining allowed THC levels while producing CBD rich hemp plants […]
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. By and large, the biggest market for Florida tomatoes remains food services. They’re not generally harvested for processed products, such as juice, paste and more. But they’re still fresh, whole tomatoes. For years, […]
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 growers. Infection of flowering citrus by the fungus that causes PFD can lead to crop loss of up to 80%, although losses are seldom that high, UF/IFAS researcher says. In the battle against […]
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 in their quest to develop a citrus greening-resistant tree by sequencing the genome of a fruit plant that’s a close cousin to citrus trees. According to UF/IFAS researchers, you’d need to print 54,000 pages of paper to […]
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 a fruit plant that’s a close cousin to citrus trees. UF/IFAS researchers sequenced the genome from trifoliate orange, in collaboration with scientists from the University of California at Berkeley, the U.S. Department of […]
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 DiLorenzo with the University of Florida and others shows that a small change to cattle diets can reduce the animals’ methane emissions by 11 percent. These findings are a step toward reducing greenhouse […]
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 microbe that is tolerant of low-pressure,” explains Dr. Andrew Schuerger, a researcher at the plant pathology department of the University of Florida and Principal Investigator (PI) on the NASA grant. “Hypo means low […]
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 better care for their crops. Out of that process, they invented a system known as Agroview. The system utilizes images from drones and satellites and from the ground – along with artificial intelligence […]
Inventors Honored at Virtual Standing InnOvation Event
More than 200 innovators participated in a live-stream event and virtual happy hour to celebrate their achievements in fiscal year 2020. The limitations of social gatherings due to the coronavirus pandemic prompted UF Innovate | Tech Licensing to find new ways to honor University of Florida innovators. Instead of an in-person Standing InnOvation, Tech Licensing […]