Mathews Paret, professor in the UF/IFAS plant pathology department, will step into the role of department chair starting September 15, 2023. Paret will lead the department of more than 30 faculty members based on the University of Florida’s ... READ MORE
Category: Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
QUINCY, Fla. --- Tomatoes are big business in Florida, the nation’s top producer of the popular fruit, but an insect no bigger than a grain of rice threatens growers’ fields each season. The whitefly prefers the underside of leaves, enjoying ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS Research
A destructive disease known as bacterial spot can ruin tomatoes anywhere it strikes. That's why University of Florida scientists want to understand how the pathogen that causes the disease spreads and evolves on farms. A couple of quick statistics ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease, SFYL Hot Topic