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UF study shows why ‘aromatic’ blueberries taste better

by Brad Buck
August 3, 2022

They may be called “aromatic” blueberries, but they don’t just smell nice -- they taste good. University of Florida scientists now know why: These fruits contain just the right genetic combination to produce the chemistry required for ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Aroma, Charles Sims, Consumers, Flavor, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Horticultural Sciences, Patricio Munoz, Plant Breeding, Taste, Terpene, UF Sensory Laboratory, Volatiles

UF scientists use AI technology to breed better-tasting strawberries

by Brad Buck
April 7, 2021

A tastier strawberry may come from a computer. New University of Florida research shows artificial intelligence can help scientists breed more flavor into the fruit. Consumer panels are the tried-and-true method for UF researchers to gauge ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture
Tags: #aiatuf, Algorithm, Aroma, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Breeding, Computer, Flavor, Food Science And Human Nutrition, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Horticultural Sciences, Sensation, Strawberries, Taste Panels, UF Sensory Lab, Vance Whitaker, Volatiles

UF-developed mandarin shows increased tolerance to greening

by Brad Buck
May 16, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- While citrus greening disease has blemished the Florida industry, University of Florida scientists have developed a mandarin hybrid that seems to be winning the battle. Now, researchers are learning what makes ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Citrus Greening, Citrus Research And Education Center, Fred Gmitter, Hybrid, Jude Grosser, Mandarin, Matabolites, Nabil Killiny, News, Plant Pathology, Tolerant, Volatiles

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