Tag: University of Florida

PIE Center move will increase its prominence in UF/IFAS

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 26, 2012

Four months after winning recurring state funding, the Center for Public Issues Education in Agriculture and Natural Resources (PIE Center) will be moving from a department-level center to an IFAS-wide center. Effective Nov. 1, the PIE Center ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Alexa Lamm, Ed Osborne, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jack Payne, Joy Goodwin, Nicole Dodds, PIE Center, Tracy Irani, University Of Florida

UF/IFAS researcher helps test new way to probe remote ecosystems with satellite imagery

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 25, 2012

Click here for high-resolution version. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- For scientists, making field observations of organisms and ecosystems can be a daunting challenge. Travel to remote locations is costly and difficult. Observation ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Conservation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Digital Photos, Everglades, Florida, Florida Climate Institute, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Matteo Convertino, PLoS One, Risk And Decision Science Team, Satellite, U.S. Army Corps Of Engineers, University Of Florida

UF/IFAS research into bacterial disease could lead to natural herbicide

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 26, 2012

Click here for high resolution version. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida scientists are researching a natural herbicide that could be used in traditional and organic farming. The herbicide, a chemical called ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research, WORK & LIFE
Tags: Cornell University, Evan Johnson, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Nature Chemical Biology, Potato Scab, Pre-emergence Herbicide, Rosemary Loria, Streptomyces, Thaxtomin, University Of Florida

Sept. 18 Science Cafe talk will focus on UF/IFAS space biology research

by BLOGS.IFAS
September 14, 2012

Click here for high resolution image. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – Two University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences faculty will lead the first Science Café of the fall, titled “Going Boldly: Astrobiology, ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Anna-Lisa Paul, Astrobiology, Florida, Florida Museum Of Natural History, ICBR, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Interdisciplinary Center For Biotechnology Research, NASA, Rob Ferl, Robert Ferl, Science Cafe, Space, Space Biology, University Of Florida

New UF/IFAS website has tips on bed bug prevention and control

by BLOGS.IFAS
August 29, 2012

Click here for high resolution image. Caption below. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A new website, developed by the Florida Bed Bug Workgroup and the University of Florida, provides resources for anyone concerned about bed bugs, from college students ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Bed Bugs, Bedbugs, Entomology, Entomology And Nematology, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, University Of Florida, Urban Entomology

New UF-developed plant databases and models could lead to more nutritious foods

by BLOGS.IFAS
August 22, 2012

Click here for high-resolution version. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Creating virtual plants could solve real problems, such as reducing vitamin deficiencies in humans, according to University of Florida researchers. They are ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Andrew Hanson, Bioinformatics, Dean DellaPenna, Horticultural Sciences, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Model, Nutrition, University Of Florida, Vitamin B

Farm Bureau helps UF/IFAS get closer to fundraising goal for new learning center

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 19, 2012

Click here for high resolution image. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. – The University of Florida’s School of Forest Resources and Conservation received a $50,000 donation Wednesday from the Florida Farm Bureau to help rebuild a ... READ MORE

Category: Forests, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Austin Cary Forest, CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Farm Bureau, Florida Farm Bureau, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jack Payne, John Hoblick, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, Tim White, University Of Florida

Florida small farms conference slated for July 27-29

by BLOGS.IFAS
July 3, 2012

Click here for high resolution version. Caption at the bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Florida Small Farms and Alternative Enterprises Conference is a one-stop shop for anyone who has thought about starting a farm or supporting local foods. The ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS
Tags: Florida, Florida Small Farms And Alternative Enterprises Conference, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Michael Shuman, Small Farms, University Of Florida

UF researchers find natural product that boosts plant defense against root pests

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 28, 2012

Click here for high resolution photo. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- University of Florida researchers have discovered a natural compound to battle insect pests that plague gardeners and growers. The compound boosts crops’ resistance ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Invasive Species, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Citrus, Diaprepes, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Larry Duncan, Nematodes, Pregeijerene, Stelinski, University Of Florida

UF researchers uncover secret recipe from nature for a great-tasting tomato

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 24, 2012

Click here for high-resolution image. Caption at bottom. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Supermarket tomatoes that taste like heirloom tomatoes are closer to reaching grocery aisles as a result of a discovery from the University of Florida. A team ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Crops, UF/IFAS
Tags: Flavor, Harry Klee, Heirloom Tomatoes, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Linda Bartoshuk, Smell, Taste, Tomato, Tomatoes, University Of Florida

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