Tag: Michael Dukes

How timing of fertilizer ordinances impacts water quality, UF/IFAS scientists explain

by Lourdes Mederos

January 18, 2024

A new publication by University of Florida scientists on the efficacy of fertilizer ordinances provides an overview of a previously published study that found local fertilizer ordinances can improve water quality, but the timing of ordinances ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: AJ Reisinger, Ask IFAS, Basil Iannone, Bryan Unruh, Center For Land Use Efficiency, Fertilizer, Fertilizer Ordinances, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Michael Dukes, News, Soil, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, UF IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS LAKEWATCH Program

PIE Center survey: Floridians value water, but not ‘all in’ on conservation

by BLOGS.IFAS

February 10, 2014

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Floridians value water, almost as much as they value money and their health — just don’t ask them to time themselves in the shower. An online survey of 516 Floridians found that interest in water ranked third in ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Alexa Lamm, Florida, Michael Dukes, PIE Center, Survey, Water

Scientists lauded in second annual Florida Agricultural Experiment Station ceremony

by BLOGS.IFAS

May 13, 2009

Caption at bottom. Click here for high resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida horticultural sciences researcher Paul Lyrene struggled as he worked to keep a grasp on five plaques given to him to mark five plant patents ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Carrie Harmon, Daniela Dutra, FAES, Frank Mazzotti, Frederick Gmitter, James Jones, Jennifer Zaspel, Kati Migliaccio, Kelly Morgan, Lonnie Ingram, Mark McLellan, Matial Kirst, Maurice Marshall, Michael Dukes, Michael Kane, Paul Lyrene, Research Awards

Soil-moisture Sensors May Produce Big Water Savings for Homeowners, UF Study Shows

by BLOGS.IFAS

November 13, 2007

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Soil-moisture sensors hooked to sprinkler systems could put a huge dent in homeowners' utility bills - and help conserve much-needed water, a new University of Florida study says. Researcher Michael Dukes found that for ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Work & Life
Tags: Kathy Scott, Michael Dukes

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