Invasive plants like water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) and hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata) cause major problems in Florida’s aquatic environments. Clogging waterways, reducing native plant biodiversity, and altering water chemistry ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, Water
Observations from a graduate student -- by Corrina Vuillequez At first glance, this species looks like a friendly cousin to the lily pad. With heart-shaped floating leaves and abundant white flowers, crested floating heart (Nymphoides ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS
In 2025, science is more accessible to the public than ever. Citizen science programs are designed to recruit help from interested members of the public and contribute to scientific observations and research. Invasion science heavily relies ... READ MORE
Category: 4-H & Youth, Clubs & Volunteers, Community Volunteers, Invasive Species
The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) has selected Joe Bisesi as the new associate director of the UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (CAIP). The center focuses on developing and sharing environmentally ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
In celebration of Graduate Student Appreciation Week, Ian Talty, a graduate student at UF/IFAS CAIP, reflects on his ongoing research and quest for effective cogongrass management. I started my early career in land management, where I experienced ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Conservation, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
There are hundreds of herbicides registered by the EPA that are used in agriculture and natural area settings every day. While these materials have greatly improved human life and health, most people could only name a couple of herbicides. Interestingly, ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources
Dr. Eli Russell is the new Assistant Professor for aquatic plant management at the UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (CAIP). Eli’s research program will focus on developing integrated weed management strategies for addressing ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension
Herbicides have changed invasive plant management forever by providing targeted and efficient tools for controlling problematic plants in our freshwater and natural areas. Before herbicides were an option, managing problematic plants involved ... READ MORE
Category: Conservation, Forests, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS
How do invasive plants affect wetlands? How can I properly identify invasive plants in the field? UF/IFAS Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants (CAIP) graduate students, Patrick Belk and Ian Talty, recently presented the answers to these ... READ MORE
Category: Academics, Blog Community, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
This blog was written by Anelise Bullard, UF/IFAS CAIP communications intern. In our last blog, we talked about the three regulatory plant lists that manage the movement of plant material (Federal Noxious Weed List, Florida Noxious Weed List, ... READ MORE
Category: Blog Community, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Home Landscapes, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension