In their quest to improve strawberry flavor, University of Florida scientists have found the genes behind several aromatic chemicals that enhance the fruit’s taste. These findings will help UF/IFAS researchers Vance Whitaker and Seonghee Lee as they study the sources of the unique aroma in…
Read More UF Researchers Find Genes Responsible For Several Flavor Compounds In Strawberries
Some workplaces can be dangerous. In fact, more than 2 million people were injured or got sick in America, while on the job in the private sector in 2021. That’s why University of Florida researcher Serap Gorucu and her colleagues make it their mission to…
Read More UF/IFAS Study Highlights The Need For More On-The-Job Safety
More than 65 species of palm trees in the United States are vulnerable to a wood-decaying fungus that can damage or destroy palms. The fungus, Ganoderma zonatum, which causes the lethal disease known as Ganoderma butt rot of palms, shows few symptoms before you can…
Read More UF/IFAS Scientist Develops Detection Method For Lethal Palm Disease
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 a pleasant blueberry flavor. Growers and consumers always…
Read More University Of Florida Study Shows Why ‘Aromatic’ Blueberries Taste Better
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences researchers will present their latest findings of immediate use to Florida’s citrus and specialty crop growers at the Florida Citrus and Specialty Crop Expo on August 17 and 18 in Fort Myers, Florida. The expo features…
Read More UF Researchers To Provide Info Florida Growers Can Use Now To Support Their Operations
As a young child in Romania’s second-largest city, Cătălin Voiniciuc loved visiting his grandparents’ farm in a remote village. “While enjoying many aspects of farm life — from the vineyard to the vegetable garden — little did I know back then that one day I…
Read More From Romania To Germany, New UF Scientist Will Use AI To Help Plant Breeding Applications
Florida crawls with invasive species: Burmese pythons, water hyacinths, Brazilian peppertrees. By taking a few precautions, we can lower the chances an animal or plant becomes invasive, says a University of Florida expert. Earlier this month, we heard about the Giant African land snail. After…
Read More UF Expert Explains How People Can Help Prevent Species From Becoming Invasive
If you savor a juicy watermelon in the scorching summer heat, Florida farmers toil to meet your tastes. The Sunshine State leads the nation in watermelon production. But, like all farmers, those who produce watermelons seek ways to control diseases, so they don’t lose all…
Read More Florida Ag: AI Helps Detect Watermelon Disease Quickly, Accurately
Every year across the country, heat causes $300 million in damage to cattle, ample reason for University of Florida scientists to try to cool the animals and increase their beef production. The newest scientific effort will be led by Philipe Moriel, a UF/IFAS associate professor…
Read More UF Scientist Receives Federal Grant To Reduce Heat Stress In Cattle, Improve Beef Production
Norms beat knowledge when it comes to irrigating homeowners’ lawns, new University of Florida research shows. For example, science tells us that if you replace at least one-third of the irrigated area of your yard or landscape with non-irrigated beds, you could save an average…
Read More University Of Florida Research: Norms, Not Knowledge, Drive Irrigation Habits