Dr. Liz Felter began her journey in horticulture at a time when university professors didn’t know if it was appropriate for women to learn how to use a chainsaw or front-end loader tractor. Needless to say, a lot has changed since the 1970s. Felter ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
One of the most popular household plants for homeowners is the Boston Fern. Boston Ferns are often used as indoor foliage plants in pots or hanging baskets or are grown outdoors in landscapes as a groundcover in shady areas. In North Central ... READ MORE
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Wondering what the latest happenings are at MREC? Take a few minutes to read the latest update, courtusey of our Center Director Dr. Roger Kjelgren. Blessings and best wishes in 2018 to every and all stakeholders in MREC! As we peer ahead ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS ExtensionWondering what the latest happenings are at MREC? Take a few minutes to read the latest update, courtusey of our Center Director Dr. Roger Kjelgren. As the relatively new director of the Mid Florida Research and Education Center, I still ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS Research
Whether for hobby photography or checking out slope conditions, the uses for small unmanned aerial systems, or sUAS-mounted cameras, are endless. But what about taking the many uses for sUAS-mounted technology and applying it to help conserve ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS Extension, WaterThe Sweetwater Oaks Garden Club has generously supported four UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center students with academic scholarships for the Fall 2017 semester. Three scholarship recipients are undergraduate plant ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS TeachingFollowing completion of essential core courses, DPM students enroll in Integrated Plant Medicine (ALS 6925). Critical thinking and concept integration related to the core concepts of plant pathology, entomology, nematology, horticulture, ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, UF/IFAS TeachingThe UF Mid Florida Research and Education Center located at Apopka or UF-MREC, hosted the 2012 Research Update and Field Day on May 23rd UF invited speakers, research and field tours, poster for current investigations were presented to growers, ... READ MORE
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