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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — One species of Penicillium fungus gave humanity the miracle drug penicillin; some of its cousins give the citrus industry headaches. Commonly known as green mold and blue mold, respectively, the fungi Penicillium… Read More

Category: AGRICULTURE, UF/IFAS

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Jacqueline Burns named UF Citrus Research and Education Center Director

by BLOGS.IFAS2

Posted: April 13, 2011

Jackie Burns Click here for high resolution image GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Jack Payne, the University of Florida’s senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources, has announced Jacqueline Burns’ appointment as director of the Citrus… Read More

Category: AGRICULTURE, UF/IFAS

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Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and University of Florida

P.O. Box 110180 Gainesville, FL 32611-0180 | Phone: (352) 392-1761

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Blue light discourages molds that spoil citrus fruit, UF researcher says

Jacqueline Burns named UF Citrus Research and Education Center Director