
UF/IFAS plows forward to breed and grow a ‘superfood,’ the pomegranate
April 13, 2026
Pomegranates are sweet, juicy and one day they could grow abundantly in Florida. They taste good, and they’re full of nutrients, including antioxidants. “The fruit and its products such as arils and juice are rich in phytochemicals and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, CropsTags: Antioxidants, Breeding, Environmental Horticulture, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Phytochemicals, Pomegranates, Superfood, USDA Specialty Crop Block Grant, Zhanao Deng