Tag: University of Florida

Statistical models inspired from Facebook could help endangered animals, UF researchers say

by BLOGS.IFAS
November 15, 2011

Cutline at bottom. Click here for high-resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Some endangered animals may live in smaller habitats than scientists realize, leading to inflated estimates of their ability to survive, according to a new University ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Conservation, Invasive Species, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Cactus Bug, Everglades, Facebook, IFAS, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Proceedings Of The National Academy Of Sciences, Robert Fletcher, Snail Kite, Social Network, University Of Florida, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation

Beneficial bacteria can help keep Florida coral healthy, UF researchers report

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 11, 2011

Cutline at bottom. Click here for high-resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- Bacteria that could potentially help corals resist the devastating disease white pox have been found by researchers at the University of Florida and Mote Marine ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Bacteria, Coral, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Kim Ritchie, Max Teplitski, Mote Marine Laboratory, Serratia Marcescens, University Of Florida, White Pox

UF technique to help pine forests adapt to climate change, bioenergy use

by BLOGS.IFAS
October 6, 2011

Cutline at bottom. Click here for high-resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- A breakthrough in pine tree breeding will lead to forests better adapted to climate change and bioenergy use, University of Florida researchers report. The improved ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Conservation, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Breeding, Gary Peter, Genetics, Matias Kirst, Pine, University Of Florida

Mosquito threat emerges as season peaks, UF researchers report

by BLOGS.IFAS
August 30, 2011

Caption at bottom. Click here for high resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Mosquitoes aren’t just a nuisance, they’re also an economic and health concern, say University of Florida researchers. July, August, and September are peak ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Pests & Disease, UF/IFAS
Tags: Dengue, Eastern Equine Encephalitis, Entomology, Entomology And Nematology, Florida, Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory, Jonathan Day, Key West, Mosquito, Roxanne Connelly, St. Louis Encephalitis, University Of Florida, Vero Beach, West Nile

Snake predator may benefit endangered bird, UF study finds

by BLOGS.IFAS
June 23, 2011

Caption at bottom. Click here and here for high resolution images. GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- An endangered Florida bird may have some unexpected help in its struggle for survival, according to a new University of Florida study. UF ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, Conservation, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Endangered, John Kappes, Katie Sieving, Red-cockaded Woodpecker, Snakes, University Of Florida, Wildlife Ecology And Conservation, Woodpecker

Teresa Balser appointed dean of UF College of Agricultural and Life Sciences

by BLOGS.IFAS
May 16, 2011

Cutline at bottom. Click here for high-resolution image. GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A University of Wisconsin-Madison administrator has been selected as dean of the University of Florida’s College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, UF officials ... READ MORE

Category: AGRICULTURE, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Teaching, WORK & LIFE
Tags: CALS, College Of Agricultural And Life Sciences, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Jack Payne, Teresa Balser, University Of Florida

Study finds UF has $8.76 billion economic impact on Florida

by BLOGS.IFAS
March 30, 2011

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The University of Florida’s economic importance in Florida has continued to grow in recent years, thanks to an increase in research grants and rising demand for health care services, according to a new study by UF’s ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Economic Impact, Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences, Shands, Spin-off, University Of Florida

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