FORT PIERCE, Fla. —A revered professor and his esteemed graduate student accepted invitations to join Sigma Xi, an elite “international honor society whose members are scientists and engineers.” Sigma Xi Lorenzo Rossi, associate professor ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Professional Development, UF/IFAS,
A Question and Answer format interview with Dr. Matthew Thomas, who leads the young UF/IFAS Invasion Science Research Institute Q: In your presentation, “Introduction to the Invasion Science Research Institute,” you stated that you will ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,
FORT PIERCE, Fla. --- Most of the world’s olives grow in southern European countries, such as Spain and Italy. In the United States, California has more than 30,000 acres dedicated to the commodity. But Florida may be the next agricultural ... READ MORE
Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research,
FORT PIERCE, Fla.---An emerging scientist who took the lead for an experiment to identify natural beneficial fungi occurring in citrus grove soils that protect high-value citrus crops has been recognized by UF/IFAS officials. Laura Muschweck ... READ MORE
Category: Professional Development, UF/IFAS,
FORT PIERCE, Fla.--- A local University of Florida graduate student fostered an ability to teach school children that a group of insects would probably take down one of Florida’s most invasive trees. The Southern IPM Center recognized ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Vero Beach resident and University of Florida scientist wins international and national awardsMay 19, 2022By: Robin Koestoyo, 772-453-0516 (mobile, texting) email: koestoyo@ufl.eduFORT PIERCE, Fla.--- A scientist last year garnered an international ... READ MORE
Category: Invasive Species, Natural Resources, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension,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
FORT PIERCE, Fla.--- The American Society for Horticultural Science will honor University of Florida scientists for new guidelines citrus growers may apply to their operations. The researchers study ‘Valencia’ orange production while trees ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Enthusiasm and expertise for groundbreaking science earned a High Quality designation for an online course taught by a University of Florida professor. Lorenzo Rossi, assistant professor of Plant Root Biology at UF’s Institute of Food and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Horticulture, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Two local University of Florida research professors aim to represent the state’s 12 research centers that serve prominent agricultural regions in their new roles as faculty senate members. In announcing the new leadership positions, Jack ... READ MORE
Category: UF/IFAS