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Words to use and to avoid in describing invasive plants and animals


July 1, 2020

Most people want their yard to look good, but they likely don’t know the differences between an “invasive” plant and a “native” one, say University of Florida researchers. You can find the terminology and the definitions of all ... READ MORE

Category: Invasive Species, SFYL Hot Topic
Tags: Basil Iannone, Brazilian Pepper Tree, Introduced, Jeff Hill, Lionfish, Native, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, Shannon Carnevale, Tropical Aquaculture Laboratory, UF/IFAS Extension Polk County

UF/IFAS scientists part of team set to study integrative pollination of the nation’s specialty crops


October 18, 2012

GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Researchers with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are part of a team awarded $1.7 million for the first year of a national crop pollination research and outreach project. The ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS
Tags: Bee, Ellis, Entomology And Nematology, Hive, Native, Pollination, Wildflower

UF Bee College will spotlight native pollinators March 11-12


March 8, 2011

Cutline at bottom. Click here for high-resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- With honeybee populations imperiled by the mysterious condition called colony collapse disorder, Florida residents should appreciate native bees for their role ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Crops, UF/IFAS
Tags: Bees, Ellis, Entomology And Nematology, Graham, Hall, Native, Nesting, Pollinate, Pollination, Pollinators