Category: Horticulture

University of Florida professor garners national recognition from American Society for Horticultural Science

by Robin Koestoyo

January 7, 2023

A University of Florida professor celebrated for his gift to mentor graduate students was selected for the American Society for Horticultural Science for its Outstanding Volunteer of the Year 2022 Award. Lorenzo Rossi advanced the American ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Horticulture, Professional Development,
Tags: @UFRootBioLab, ASHS, ASHS UF_IFAS PlantRootBiology, PlantRootBiology, UF, UF_IFAS

A field day at the UF/IFAS Millennium Block

by Robin Koestoyo

November 15, 2022

FORT PIERCE, Fla.--- Florida citrus producers, including corporate leaders and research scientists, gathered recently to tour a 20-acre experimental citrus grove to observe the disease tolerance and horticultural performance of more than 5,500 ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research,

The Millennium Block at UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center

by Robin Koestoyo

September 14, 2022

FORT PIERCE, Fla.---Researchers and citrus growers await the first harvest of data on yield and fruit quality from a major citrus trial on Florida’s east coast. The results may reveal which of thousands of trees can tolerate citrus greening, ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research,

An interview with Ph.D. student Jaya “Jay” Nepal — a burgeoning soil and water scientist

by Robin Koestoyo

April 9, 2022

Q: You are pursuing a career in soil and water science—how did you become interested in agriculture?A: I’m a native of Nepal; our country is vastly agricultural. I am from the district of Dang which is one of Nepal’s most fertile ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, Farm Management, Horticulture
Tags: Biochar, Nanoparticles

First quantitative results from new citrus rootstock, scion combination experimental grove

by Robin Koestoyo

March 25, 2022

FORT PIERCE, Fla. --- Early results from a groundbreaking, large-scale citrus trial looking for solutions to the devastating citrus greening disease have given early hope for growers in the Indian River District. The new UF/IFAS research ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research,

Citrus growers join UF researchers for a field day of emerging answers

by Robin Koestoyo

October 18, 2021

FORT PIERCE, Fla.---More than 50 citrus growers and researchers attended a field day to view 154 new citrus scion-rootstock combinations---some of which will result in the production of market-ready fruit from trees that tolerate the most serious ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: #MillenniumBlock #citrushorticulture #citrusgreening #IndianRiverDistrict, #rootstock-scion Combinations

Florida citrus growers and stakeholders invited to experimental citrus varieties exhibition drive-through event

by Robin Koestoyo

September 9, 2021

FORT PIERCE, Fla.--- Florida citrus growers are invited to view which of the new 154 citrus scion and rootstock combinations of grapefruit, pummelo, mandarin, and navel oranges, some of which show early tolerance for the most serious citrus ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, Events, Horticulture
Tags: #FloridaCitrus #HLB #UFIFAS #CitrusGreening #RootstockScionVarieties #MartinZapien #TomJames #UFIFASIRREC

UF scientist who battles Florida’s invasive species recognized with international award

by Robin Koestoyo

August 30, 2021

FORT PIERCE, Fla. ---A scientist at the front line of Florida’s war with invasive plants will be honored by the International Organization for Biological Control Nearctic Regional Section. The IOBC-NRS will recognize Carey Minteer as the ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS

UF graduate student strives to help crops thrive against disease

by Robin Koestoyo

August 23, 2021

FORT PIERCE, Fla. --- A graduate student whose lifetime career goal is to see high-value crops thrive by their natural defense mechanisms was recognized by the American Society for Horticultural Science. To pursue graduate studies, Martin Zapien ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research

University of Florida plant root biology expert recognized by American Society for Horticultural Science

by Robin Koestoyo

August 4, 2021

FORT PIERCE, Fla.--- For his prescience to digitize conference competitions and tireless efforts to mentor students who will lead plant root biology into new decades, Lorenzo Rossi was recognized by the American Society for Horticultural Science. Angelica ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS Research

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