Tag: Elias Bassil

UF Scientists Sequence Vanilla Genome, Could Support Domestic Industry

by Brad Buck
March 5, 2019

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida scientists have sequenced the genome of Vanilla, which will help them select the best types for breeding new varieties of the popular plant to grow in Florida. Some consumers crave vanilla. The ... READ MORE

Category: Agribusiness, Agriculture
Tags: Alan Chambers, Elias Bassil, Genome, Horticultural Sciences Department, Tropical Research And Education Center, Vanilla

UF/IFAS Hopes to Grow Vanilla, Meet Consumer Demand

by Brad Buck
June 12, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- For dessert, how about a scoop of ice cream flavored with vanilla from Florida’s farmers? Because so many consumers enjoy vanilla, University of Florida scientists hope to help Florida farmers grow the bean. Consumers ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Agribusiness, Alan Chambers, Cultivar, Disease, Elias Bassil, Flavor, Horticultural Sciences Department, News, Tropical Research And Education Center, Vanilla

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