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Tropical clawfoot frog.
UF scientists identify the potentially invasive Tropical clawed frog
Does the thought of a frog fascinate you or freak you out? What if you imagined one with claws? more
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UF/IFAS scientists sequence DNA for cultivating better Florida mangoes
A team of scientists at the University of Florida have sequenced the genome of the internationally important ‘Tommy Atkins’ mango... more
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Photo is a generic image of Florida citrus.
Researchers discover new way to potentially control citrus greening
The discovery brings the potential of another tool for citrus growers to control the insect that transmits the disease-causing bacterium more
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Florida Everglades
UF researchers to use AI to predict how hurricanes spread invasive plants
Scientists project hurricane intensity and frequency will increase with climate change more
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Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program marks 28th year of protecting Florida’s waters
Florida-Friendly LandscapingTM (FFL) celebrates its 28th birthday this month more
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This photo is of a Burmese python.
UF led team to forecast invasive species’ spread in southeast
A team of scientists is embarking on a two-year project to forecast how invasive species might roam beyond Florida more
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Florida farmers grow more than 37,000 acres of sweet corn annually.
UF scientists sequence genome of the supersweet corn you’ve nibbled for 20-plus years
Sweet corn, a food favorite for many consumers, serves as a major crop for Florida. more
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UF/IFAS, FDACS to help teach science, engineering through aquaculture
Farm to Schools program to help K-12 educators teach science, technology, engineering, math and agriculture more
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The flavor of a white strawberry is very different from a typical strawberry, sweet but with a pineapple-like aroma.
New white, red varieties from UF/IFAS featured at this year’s Florida Strawberry Festival
UF/IFAS researchers announce two brand-new varieties: the white strawberry... more
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Dr. Resende in a research farm filled with sweet corn.
UF scientists sequence genome of the supersweet corn you’ve nibbled for 20-plus years
Sweet corn, a food favorite for many consumers, serves as a major crop for Florida. more
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Virtual series to educate on septic, well water systems
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences will host a webinar series about wells and septic more
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Passion Fruit has caught the eyes of farmers and consumers alike for its low maintenance and vibrant flowering qualities.
Looking to grow heart-healthy dragon fruit? UF/IFAS scientists offer latest insights on pests, beneficial insects
Touted as a superfood that promotes heart and gut health, the exotic dragon fruit has gained popularity as it grows in Florida’s more
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A drone aircraft in mid-flight.
UF/IFAS boosts AI research to help solve perplexing issues
As UF/IFAS joins a university-wide push to increase artificial intelligence research, its faculty will help solve major problems more
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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.
New UF-USF study shows why strawberries must keep (their) cool
Right about now, if you eat a Florida strawberry, odds are it’s going to taste oh-so-good. more
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UF researchers help expand indoor gardening trend triggered by pandemic
About 80% of those who took up gardening since the beginning of COVID-19 will continue the pastime in 2021. more
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Are blue-green algal blooms polluting your ponds?
Some stormwater ponds, have developed excessive amounts of blue-green algae, also known as cyanobacteria, blooming with toxins, and appearing as surface mats or scums. more
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Dr. Andrew MacIntosh, an assistant professor of food science and human nutrition at UF/IFAS, is working with other scientists to find the best ways to carbonate wines. Here, he’s seen in his lab in Gainesville.
UF/IFAS researchers help wineries capitalize on carbonation craving
Oenophiles rejoice! University of Florida researchers are helping wineries make their product bubbly to meet taste trends. more
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UF/IFAS joins effort to battle farmer, rancher stress
UF/IFAS The stress level in rural communities is off the charts. Farm and ranch closures, land forfeitures, labor issues and more contribute, and according to a 2015 report from the Centers for … more
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Industrial hemp. Photo taken June of 2019.
Hemp approval program now available from UF/IFAS
Owners of industrial hemp genetics can now submit their varieties for approval by the University of Florida. more
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Inside the new UF/IFAS Growth Chamber Facility.
New growth chamber facility on UF campus investment in Florida agriculture
The UF/IFAS Growth Chamber Facility contains 15 growth chambers, special compartments that allow scientists to... more
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