The avocado has become a staple food item in many kitchens. It is featured in some of our most popular recipes, such as avocado toast, a topping for tacos, a creamy element in smoothies and drinks, and of course, guacamole! In fact, sales of ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
Marielle de Moraes Berto is a fourth year PhD candidate in Dr. Daniel Carrillo’s tropical fruit entomology lab at the UF/IFAS Tropical Research & Education Center (TREC). Marielle is a native of Piracicaba, Brazil where she studied Biological ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Fruits & Vegetables, Pests & Disease, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
Avocado trees are a popular choice in south Florida landscapes, and even farther north. When I first moved to Gainesville, my roommate had two trees, though the potted one disappeared one night, thus proving their popularity. Avocados are ... READ MORE
Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes