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Growers can learn more about Plant Growth Regulators and Citrus at Free Webinar

by Ruth Hohl Borger
May 15, 2026

LAKE ALFRED, Fla. --- Florida citrus growers can learn more about the use of plant-growth regulators (PGRs) and how they can fight against fruit drop at an upcoming online webinar presented by the University of Florida Institute of Food and ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Citrus, Citrus Research, Citrus Research And Education Center, Fernando Alferez, Gibberellic Acid, Horticultural Sciences, Plant-growth Regulators, Tripti Vashisth, Webinar

New video explains how gibberellic acid supports citrus trees and reduces fruit drop

by Ruth Hohl Borger
May 15, 2026

A treatment to support Florida’s citrus trees needs to be applied now to be most effective. Plant growth regulators are one tool that Florida citrus growers can use to reduce fruit drop. But how and when they are applied on the tree are ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: Citrus, Citrus Research, Citrus Research And Education Center, Gibberellic Acid, Michael Rogers, Tripti Vashisth, Valencia, Video, Yield

Post-Hurricane Ian resources for Florida citrus growers

by Ruth Hohl Borger
May 15, 2026

LAKE ALFRED, Fla. -- University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers have tips for citrus growers dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Ian. Tips include applying the plant growth regulator gibberellic acid to ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Christopher Vincent, Citrus, Citrus Research And Education Center, Fruit Drop, Gibberellic Acid, Growers, Hurricane Ian, Kaolin Clay, Tips

2023-2024 Citrus Production Guide Available at Florida Citrus Expo

by Ruth Hohl Borger
May 15, 2026

LAKE ALFRED, Fla. — An updated perennial resource for Florida commercial citrus growers is available to support their efforts to produce a successful citrus harvest. The 2023-2024 UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Citrus Production ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Citrus Research And Education Center, Fertilizer, Florida Citrus Expo, Gibberellic Acid, Grove Management, Horticultural Sciences, Tripti Vashisth, UF Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences Citrus Production Guide

Artichokes, known as a healthy food crop, also make for pretty plants

by Brad Buck
May 15, 2026

Did you know you can plant artichokes in your garden or landscape as well as eat them? That’s because the artichokes you eat are, in fact, immature flower buds. It’s a timely topic because Florida’s artichoke harvesting season runs ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Artichokes, Chill Hours, Flowers, Gibberellic Acid, Green Queen, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Hastings Agricultural Extension Center, Horticultural Sciences, Imperial Star, Prissy Fletcher, Shinsuke Agehara, UF/IFAS Extension-St. Johns County, Vegetable

From field to fork: UF scientists uncover the artichoke’s health power

by Brad Buck
May 15, 2026

Are you craving a nutrient-packed bite to eat? The artichoke might just be your new super-snack, a University of Florida researcher says. “Artichokes are not only a tasty vegetable, but they are also rich in nutrients that are good for ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Antioxidants, Artichoke Field Day, Artichokes, Bioactive Compounds, Consumers, Fiber, Food Is Medicine, Gardeners, Gibberellic Acid, Growers, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Horticultural Sciences, Plant Hormone, Shinsuke Agehara, Tie Liu

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