This week, we would like to spotlight Amanda Morgan, a master’s degree-seeking student studying horticulture sciences here at the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center. Read below to learn what inspired Amanda, or Mandy for short, to pursue a… Read More
Wondering what the latest happenings are at MREC? Take a few minutes to read the latest update, courtusey of our Center Director Dr. Roger Kjelgren. As the relatively new director of the Mid Florida Research and Education Center,… Read More
Cooler weather and damp, dreary days may signal the start of fall to many Floridians, but to greenhouse growers and weed scientists it means one thing: Liverwort. “The toughest weed to control in enclosed structures is, by… Read More
MREC is happy to welcome two new interns to the Center this fall. Rossie Jimenez and Keisha Cadet, both Valencia College students, will be joining Dr. Alfred Huo’s research lab. Take a minute to learn more about our… Read More
Summer proved to be a prolific time for MREC faculty publishing research. Since May, faculty members have published 14 journal articles on topics ranging from entomology to education. A list of recent publications can be found below:… Read More
Whether for hobby photography or checking out slope conditions, the uses for small unmanned aerial systems, or sUAS-mounted cameras, are endless. But what about taking the many uses for sUAS-mounted technology and applying it to help conserve water?… Read More
The Sweetwater Oaks Garden Club has generously supported four UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center students with academic scholarships for the Fall 2017 semester. Three scholarship recipients are undergraduate plant science majors, Shawn Schutte, Travis Marois and… Read More
After I walked away with a heirloom tomato plant called Mr. Stripey and $27 cash, my original perception of consumers survey shifted. In the past, I strayed away from participation in consumer surveys for a small cash reward… Read More
