Tag: Davie Kadyampakeni

Citrus irrigation and nutrition updates are the topics for upcoming workshop February 15

by Ruth Hohl Borger
May 15, 2026

LAKE ALFRED, Fla. -- Understanding the latest research on irrigation and nutrient management for citrus trees will be the topic of a workshop for citrus growers on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Chris Oswalt, Citrus, Citrus Research And Education Center, Davie Kadyampakeni, Irrigation, Nutrient Management, Workshop
Dense cluster of green and yellow bamboo stalks with glossy green leaves.

From citrus to bamboo? Some growers might move to this crop with a multibillion-dollar worldwide market

by Brad Buck
May 15, 2026

With a global market valued at nearly $67 billion, bamboo may offer an alternative crop for some Florida growers reeling from a devastated citrus crop, says a University of Florida expert. “Bamboo is a good alternative crop to diversify ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Alternative Crops, Bamboo, Citrus, Citrus Research And Education Center, Clumbing Bamboo, Construction, Davie Kadyampakeni, Food, Furniture, Low Invasion, Michael Rogers, Pests, Soil, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Water
oranges on a tree

Study points to importance of magnesium in fertilization of HLB-affected citrus trees

by Mike Loizzo
April 13, 2026

UF/IFAS researchers are trying to extend the life of citrus trees infected with Huanglongbing (HLB), a bacterial disease. New research shows magnesium may play an important role in boosting the productivity of HLB orange trees. Specifically, ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Archive, Citrus, Davie Kadyampakeni, Eduardo Esteves, Gabriel Maltais-Landry, HLB, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences
blueberries on a branch

Research aims to boost production of blueberries, conserve water

by Mike Loizzo
April 13, 2026

Research in the UF/IFAS soil and water sciences department aims to help Florida’s expanding blueberry operations while also conserving water. Dr. Davie Kadyampakeni, assistant professor of citrus water and nutrient management at the UF/IFAS ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Archive, Blueberries, Citrus Research And Education Center, Davie Kadyampakeni, Irrigation, Reclaimed Water, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Water Conservation
oranges on a tree

Soil and Water Summer Experience – Katie Stakes

by BLOGS.IFAS
April 13, 2026

The UF/IFAS soil and water sciences department is offering students the chance to blog about their summer experiences. The students enrolled in one of three courses over the summer, for which they received credit: SWS 4905-Individual Work, SWS ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Archive, Citrus, Davie Kadyampakeni, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Summer Experience
citrus trees at UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center

Soil and Water Summer Experience – Jose Prieto

by BLOGS.IFAS
April 13, 2026

The UF/IFAS soil and water sciences department is offering students the chance to blog about their summer experiences. The students enrolled in one of three courses over the summer, for which they received credit: SWS 4905-Individual Work, SWS ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Archive, Davie Kadyampakeni, Jose Prieto, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Summer Experience
A close-up of a citrus tree branch with oranges on it.

Soil and Water Summer Experience – Kondwani Kamsikiri

by BLOGS.IFAS
April 13, 2026

The UF/IFAS soil and water sciences department is offering students the chance to blog about their summer experiences. The students enrolled in one of three courses over the summer, for which they received credit: SWS 4905-Individual Work, SWS ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Archive, Davie Kadyampakeni, Kondwani Kamsikiri, Soil And Water Sciences Department, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Summer Experience
A close up image of bamboo plants with nitrogen fertilizer.

Finding the Right Nitrogen Rate for Sustainable Bamboo Production in Florida

by Mike Loizzo
November 25, 2025

Bamboo is emerging as a promising new specialty crop for Florida. It offers opportunities for edible shoots, timber, biomaterials, and carbon storage. But until recently, growers lacked clear, science-based guidance on how to fertilize bamboo ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Bamboo, Citrus Research And Education Center, Cyrus Januarie, Davie Kadyampakeni, Fertilizer, Nitrogen, Nutrient Management, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences
a bunch of ripe oranges hanging in a tree.

Protecting Florida Citrus and Groundwater

by Mike Loizzo
September 29, 2025

Florida’s citrus groves have faced enormous challenges over the last two decades. The Asian citrus psyllid has spread citrus greening disease, known as Huanglongbing, or HLB, to trees across the state. The result is a decline in citrus production ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Farm Management, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research, Water
Tags: Aquifer, Citrus, Davie Kadyampakeni, HLB, Huanglongbing, Imidacloprid, Qudus Uthman, Sandy Soils, Soil Water And Ecosystem Sciences, Water

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