Tag: pollination

New research looks to pollen for plant heat stress resilience

by Kirsten Romaguera Rabin
July 10, 2023

A new NIFA-funded project will examine pollen formation and viability in corn when heat stress is introduced during the different developmental stages. The research aims to identify genetic resiliency markers that may inform future ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Corn, Environmental Horticulture, Environmental Horticulture Department, Heat Stress, Kevin Begcy, Plant Stress, Pollen, Pollination, Research

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

by Tom Nordlie
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

by Tom Nordlie
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

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