Tag: genome

UF scientists sequence a lantana genome, helping scientists prevent spread of invasive forms of the plant

by Brad Buck
June 11, 2024

A University of Florida scientist has sequenced the genome of one representative type of lantana, research that will help other plant breeders develop sterile varieties and help researchers control the plant from spreading. “This new genome ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species
Tags: Brooks Parrish, Cultivars, Environmental Horticulture, Genome, Genome Sequencing, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Invasive, Lantana, Plant, Sertilization, Zhanao Deng

Ancient origins of donkeys discovered

by Tory Moore
September 14, 2022

The horse has cemented its place in history as a companion animal, athlete, mode of transportation and more. Sometimes overlooked, the donkey has its own unique and significant history, which tells how it evolved right alongside humans. New ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Animal Science, Animal Sciences, Equine, Equine Research, Genetics, Genome, Genome Sequencing, History, UF/IFAS Animal Sciences Department

UF-led research to help cope with parasitic nematodes, which cause $125B in crop losses worldwide

by Brad Buck
August 24, 2022

Parasitic nematodes are responsible for about $125 billion in annual crop loss worldwide, and they can cause farmers to lose up to 80% of their tomato yield. “The situation with nematodes is exacerbated by an emerging concern in agriculture: ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Entomology And Nematology, Evening, Genome, Nematodes, NSF, Parasitic Nematodes, Peter DiGennaro, Plant Breeding, Root-knot Nematodes, Tomatoes, USDA-NIFA, Warming

UF/IFAS researchers will use AI to assess livestock mobility

by Brad Buck
June 16, 2022

University of Florida scientists want to assess livestock mobility faster and more accurately, ultimately helping farm animal health and production. To do so, they’ll use artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze high-definition video of ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: #aiatuf, Analysis, Animal Sciences, Artificial Intelligence, Cattle, Gait, Genome, Horses, Locomotion, Mobility, Samantha Brooks, Swine, Video

Cultivating better Florida mangoes – UF/IFAS scientists sequence DNA to support, grow a domestic industry

by Lourdes Mederos
March 25, 2021

HOMESTEAD, Fla. – A team of scientists at the University of Florida have sequenced the genome of the internationally important ‘Tommy Atkins’ mango – a variety that originated from Florida and that is valued for its very long shelf life, ... READ MORE

Category: Fruits & Vegetables, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: #ufifasagronomy, Alan Chambers, Featured Hot Topic, Genome, Mango, News, Plant Breeding, Tommy Atkins Mango, Tropical Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Tropical Research And Education Center

Cracking the code on growing vanilla: DNA mystery uncovered by latest UF/IFAS research in South Florida

by Lourdes Mederos
December 11, 2020

HOMESTEAD, Fla. – University of Florida scientists have developed a tool to unlock the genetic traits that pinpoint the vanilla variety that produces an abundance of beans, grows efficiently and sustainably, with consumer-approved taste. As ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, SFYL Hot Topic, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Alan Chambers, Elo Life Systems, Genome, Orchid, Plant Breeding, Tropical Research And Education Center, UF IFAS News, UF-IFAS, Vanilla, Vanilla At TREC

UF/IFAS Scientists Generating Recipe for Growing Vanilla in South Florida

by Lourdes Mederos
November 27, 2019

HOMESTEAD, Fla. – A tablespoon of vanilla goes a long way. As a key spice in baking, the intoxicating aromatic bean that reminds folks of delicious holiday desserts has a variety of uses throughout the year. As a bean, it is used to flavor ... READ MORE

Category: Crops, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Alan Chambers, Crop Breeding, Genome, Plant Molecular And Cellular Biology, Research, Tropical Research And Education Center, UF/IFAS Tropical Research And Education Center, V. Planifolia, Vanilla, Vanilla At TREC

Evolution of Symbiotic Organs Helps Squids, Other Animals Survive

by Brad Buck
January 8, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Animals need microbes to survive and thrive, and many organisms have evolved mutually beneficial organs to house these microbes, said a University of Florida scientist. Scientists call the relationship between these ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Bacteria, Beneficial Microbes, Genome, Hawaiian Bobtail Squid, Jamie Foster, Microbiology And Cell Science, Microcell, Survival, Symbiosis

UF/IFAS research could lead to more and healthier sorghum

by Brad Buck
July 25, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researcher has identified two areas of the sorghum genome that could boost the plant’s resistance to the anthracnose disease. This finding could ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Biofuel, Genome, Microbiology And Cell Science, Microcell, Sorghum, Wilfred Vermerris

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