As drought and extreme heat test American farmers more than ever, University of Florida researchers are looking to another harsh environment to create durable crops: space. Wagner Vendrame, professor in the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Staph is commonly found in the nose and on skin, but after long durations in space, may be a risk factor for serious infection Astronauts must remain healthy throughout space missions. But when the missions lengthen, more factors can make ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchSpirulina, algae packed with protein and hailed as a superfood, will make a six-month trip to space in 2021 to test its suitability as a bountiful and nutritious crop for astronauts on long-term space missions. The UF/IFAS Settles Lab identifies ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ResearchClick here for high resolution version. Caption below. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Plant growth is not as dependent on gravity as previously thought, according to new research from the University of Florida. In a study published in the current ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research