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Tiny Indicators of Soil Health in Florida’s Citrus Groves


February 12, 2025

In the citrus groves of southwest Florida, a team of researchers is investigating the hidden power of soil nematodes. These tiny organisms with enormous ecological impact offer key insights into soil health. This study investigates how cover ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Allan Bacon, Citrus, Cover Crops, Gabriel Maltais-Landry, Nematodes, Sarah Strauss, Soil Health, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Yaslin Gonzalez, Zane Grabau
oranges on a tree

Federal grant funds UF/IFAS soil health and citrus study


April 22, 2021

A team of UF/IFAS researchers is looking into how changes in soil health impact citrus and other subtropical tree crops. Specifically, they will examine how quickly soil health can change in Florida’s sub-tropical sandy soils and how specific ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Allan Bacon, Citrus, Gabriel Maltais-Landry, Sarah Strauss, Soil And Water Sciences, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Health, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences