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UF/IFAS scientists develop groundbreaking method for detecting DNA of invasive snakes in Florida

by Lourdes Mederos
November 21, 2024

Scientists at the University of Florida have developed a pioneering tool to bolster Florida’s defenses against invasive species: a DNA-based environmental monitoring test that can pinpoint where they’ve been, aiding eradication efforts. Once ... READ MORE

Category: Blog Community, Invasive Species, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Wildlife
Tags: Boa Constrictors, Burmese Pythons, Climate Change, Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, CROC Docs, Ecologu And Evolution, EDNA, Everglades, Florida’s Ecosystems, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Invasive Snakes, Invasives In Florida, News, Northern African Pythons, Rainbow Boas, Sergio Balaguera-Reina, Tetraplex Digital PCR Assay, UF/IFAS, University Of Florida, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation

UF/IFAS study offers critical insights to encourage sustainable agriculture, protect Florida grasslands, wetlands

by Lourdes Mederos
January 31, 2024

The term ‘sustainable agriculture’ involves boosting food production while conserving habitats and natural resources and reducing reliance on pesticides and fertilizers. While experts agree there is still much to learn to support ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Conservation, Crops, Forests, Livestock, NATURAL RESOURCES, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, Water, Wildlife
Tags: Agroecology, Archbold Biological Station Buck Island Ranch, Climate Change, Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan, Ecosystem Services, Everglades, FLREC, Food Insecurity, Food Security, Fort Lauderdale Research And Education Center, Grasslands, Jiangxiao Qiu, Ranch, Sustainable Agricultural, Sustainable Agricultural Intensification, Sustainable Agriculture, Wetlands, Yuxi Guo