Tag: genetic

New research could help breed for less “spooky” horses

by Tory Moore
May 11, 2023

In the wild, horses must be alert for predators that might attack them. This means that even domesticated horses are hardwired to be aware of danger and can scare easily. Unfortunately, this so-called “startle response” or “spooking” ... READ MORE

Category: Livestock, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Animal Behavior, Animal Science, Animal Sciences, Equine, Equine Research, Genetic, Genetics, Horse, Horse Management, Horseback Riding, Horses, National Institute Of Food And Agriculture, Nifa, UF/IFAS Animal Sciences Department

UF/IFAS breeder develops genetic path to tastier tomatoes

by Brad Buck
January 26, 2017

Harry Klee Video available here: http://bit.ly/2jAXzTi GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Some consumers crave tastier tomatoes than those they buy at the supermarket, so a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researcher ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Flavor, Genetic, Harry Klee, Heirloom, Horticultural Sciences, Tomato

UF/IFAS scientists zero in on better mandarin traits

by Brad Buck
August 15, 2016

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- In their quest to develop higher quality mandarins, University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers are zeroing in on the traits that will help them breed the best fruit. Last year, they ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Citrus Research And Education Center, Cultivar, Fred Gmitter, Genetic

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