Category: Natural Resources

Genetic modification turns plant virus into delivery vehicle for green-friendly insecticide, say UF researchers

by Doug Mayo
December 12, 2006

By: Tom Nordlie (352) 392-0400 Source(s): Dov Borovsky – contact Tom Nordlie at: tnordlie@ufl, 352-392-0400 Charles Powell capowell@ifas.ufl.edu, 772-468-3922 ext. 123 View Photo GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A plant-destroying virus farmers call ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Charles Powell, Dov Borovsky, Entomology And Nematology, Genetics, Tobacco Mosaic Virus

New consortium aims to promote better research to protect state’s forests

by Ken Gioeli
November 30, 2006

By: Mickie Anderson (352) 392-0400 Source(s): Taylor Stein tstein@ufl.edu, 352-846-0860 Mike Long longm@doacs.state.fl.us, 850-488-4274 GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Each day, Florida gains an average of 1,000 residents and loses more than 200 acres ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Work & Life
Tags: Mike Long, Taylor Stein

Do You Have an Emergency Supply of Drinking Water?

by Nancy Gal
June 22, 0201

An adequate supply of clean drinking water is an absolute priority during any emergency. A normally active person needs at least one gallon of drinking water daily. That would include about two quarts for drinking and the remainder for ... READ MORE

Category: Disaster Preparation, Food Safety, Water, Work & Life
Tags: Boil Water, Daily Water Needs, Disinfection, Emergency Water Supply, Hurricane Michael, Safe Water Supply, Storing Emergency Water, Water Supply

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