Tag: blueberries

First graduates of UF’s plant-breeding Ph.D. use genetics to help growers boost yields, improve shelf life, more

by Brad Buck
January 21, 2026

About four years ago, a small cohort of ambitious young scientists stepped into uncharted territory as the first students in the University of Florida’s new plant breeding Ph.D. program in the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, part ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Agronomy, Ali Babar, Anandi Karn, Blueberries, College Of Agricultural And Life Science, Elissar Alam, Estafania Flores, Esteban Rios, Forage, Fusarium Wilt, Graduates, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Horticultural Sciences, Jessica Chitwood-Brown, Manuel Gastelbondo, Pablo Sipowicz, Patricio Munoz, Ph.D., Plant Breeding Ph.D. Program, Samuel Ipinyomi, Strawberries, Sudip Kunwar, Tomatoes, Tropical Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Plant Breeding, Vance Whitaker, Vanilla, Wheat, Xingbo Wu

Blueberries: A “Berry” Good Choice for Cancer Prevention

by Joshua Payne
September 22, 2025

By Joshua Payne, RDN, LDN UF/IFAS Extension Hillsborough County FCS Agent and Shari Bresin, MNM UF/IFAS Extension Pasco County FCS Agent Blueberries are more than just a sweet snack! They are rich in nutrients that support good health. These ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Blueberries, Cancer Prevention, Cancer Prevention 2025, Fiber, Florida Produce, Fruit, Healthy Eating, Nutrition

Brighten Your Plate with Blueberries

by Brenda Marty-Jimenez
July 7, 2025

Blueberries are a colorful, delicious, and nutritious fruit to include in your daily diet. Their natural sweetness and vibrant hue make them a favorite for all ages. These delicate berries are easy for little hands to handle, making them ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Health & Nutrition, Home Landscapes, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Teaching, Work & Life
Tags: Berries, Blueberries, Blueberry, Broward, Broward County, Clean, Colorful Fruits And Vegetables, Florida, Focus On Fruit And Vegetables, Food Blog Series, Food Safety, MyPlate, MyPlate Food Groups, MyPlate Fruit Group, Nutrition And Health, Nutritional Content Of Blueberries, Prevention, UF/IFAS Solutions

Time for Blueberries in N.E. Florida

by Larry Figart
May 2, 2025

While Florida is known nationwide for citrus, and winter vegetables, the Florida commercial blueberry industry has expanded recently with over five thousand acres in berry production producing over 20 million pounds annually. You may already ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Blueberries, Duval, Figart, Fruit, Horticulture, IFAS

Blueberry Root Flush Research

by IFAS Communications Video
August 27, 2024

UF/IFAS researchers are continuously searching for ways to support the Florida blueberry industry. One example of research has been by UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences researcher Dr. Gerardo Nunez and Lauren Goldsby, a graduate student in the ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, , Crops, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Blueberries, Blueberry Research

Florida’s blueberry season means yummy fruit, courtesy of UF/IFAS and growers

by Brad Buck
March 27, 2024

Ready to pick your own blueberries or buy them at the grocery store? Florida’s blueberry season is here, so you’ll likely find a University of Florida variety near you. When you go to the supermarket, you won’t find blueberries labeled ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: 'Albus', 'Sentinel', Blueberries, Blueberry Season, Cutlivars, Doug Phillips, Flavors, Growers, Patricio Munoz, UF Sensory Lab

Prolific blueberry scientist named Horticulture Crop Breeding Endowed Chair

by Brad Buck
January 3, 2024

A veteran blueberry researcher has been named the University of Florida’s Horticulture Crop Breeding Endowed Chair, recognizing the royalties generated by the fruit varieties he’s developed for global farming and consumption. Patricio ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Blueberries, Breeding, Chris Gunter, Cultivars, Horticultural Sciences, Horticulture Crop Breeding Endowed Chair, J. Scott Angle, Patricio Munoz, Plant Breeding, Southern Highbush Blueberry

New genetic finding could pave way for fall blueberries in Florida

by Brad Buck
November 28, 2023

Fall is not normally when you find Florida-grown blueberries at the grocery store. But that may change, thanks to University of Florida researchers. This comes as good news for consumers and growers, who would be able to expand their market ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Blueberries, Blueberry Breeding Program, Fall, Genes, Gerardo Nunez, Horticultural Sciences, Mariana Neves Da Silva, Patricio Munoz, UF/IFAS CALS

Hello, July: National Blueberry Month and National Grilling Month

by Shari Bresin
July 10, 2023

July is National Blueberry Month. Blueberries are a superfood that's perfect for summertime. These little berries are low in calories and packed with nutrients like fiber, manganese, and antioxidants that can help protect your body from damage ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
Tags: Blueberries, Grilling

July Blueberry Jammin’

by Yvonne Florian
July 6, 2023

I just love summer fruits. Fresh berries and cherries are the best. Summertime in America is when most of our berries are ripe and ready for picking. What can you do with so many berries? My favorite ways to preserve delicate summer fruit ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Management, Work & Life
Tags: Blueberries, Canning, Canning Jam, Jam

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