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UF agronomy chair takes on dual leadership role as interim for animal sciences

by Megan Winslow
August 15, 2025

Jay Ferrell, chair of the University of Florida’s department of agronomy, will assume an additional leadership role Aug. 18 when he steps in as interim chair of the department of animal sciences. Both departments are within UF’s Institute ... READ MORE

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Tags: #ufifasagronomy, Agronomy, Animal Sciences, CAIP, Center For Aquatic And Invasive Plants, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Interim Chair, Jason Ferrell, Jay Ferrell, John Arthington, Megan Winslow, Pesticide Information Office, Promotion, Scott Angle, UF, UF-IFAS, University Of Florida

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

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