Author: Brad Buck
Study Identifies Florida’s Potential Invasive Species Threats
Macaca Fascicularis (Public). By Kirsten Romaguera, former UF/IFAS public relations specialist
In a first-of-its-kind study for North America, sci [...]
New Genetic Finding Could Pave Way For Fall Blueberries In Florida
Blueberries from the research project. Courtesy Mariana Neves da Silva.
Fall is not normally when you find Florida-grown blueberries at the grocer [...]
Florida Superfood Muscadine Grapes Get New Recipe For Success From UF/IFAS Researchers
Dr. Ali Sarkhosh, UF/IFAS associate professor of horticultural sciences, loads frozen muscadine grapes into a freeze-dryer. Photo: UF/IFAS Communicat [...]
Learn To Grow Food Locally, UF/IFAS’ Award-Winning Urban Food Production Course Is Back
This greenhouse, in the middle of Davie in South Florida, is a favorite among chefs and gardeners looking for microgreens and edible flowers. Photo c [...]
UF/IFAS Florida Sea Grant Survey Seeks Boater Input On Existing And Needed Resources
Safe Boating In Florida (Source: Unsplash)
Florida Sea Grant wants to hear from boaters to gauge their understanding of boating activities and pra [...]
New Research Looks To Pollen For Plant Heat Stress Resilience In Florida
The photo above shows corn grown without heat stress, at left, while the other cobs experienced heat stress at some point during their growth (credit [...]
New Paper Shows UF Scientists See Bright Future As They Seek Savory Strawberries – And High Yield
Strawberries, courtesy, UF/IFAS photography.
Strawberry consumers love the fruit’s sweet flavor, and University of Florida scientists are trying t [...]
Scientists Discover Cause Of Sea Urchin Die-Offs In The Caribbean: A Protozoan Parasite
Photo Credit: UF/IFAS
The long-spined sea urchin Diadema antillarum is a keystone species. Coral reefs rely on healthy sea urchins to eat algae so [...]
UF-Led Research Gets Help From NFL Player, Air Force Veteran To Restock Sea Urchins On Coral Reef
Aaron Pilnick of UF/IFAS deploys long-spined sea urchins to one of the experimental sites at Rainbow Reef. To the right of Aaron is Air Force veteran [...]
From U-Pick To The Grocery Store, Florida’s Blueberries Make For A Tasty Treat
Blueberries on vines. Courtesy, UF/IFAS photography.
As we enter the heart of Florida’s blueberry harvesting season, you can now enjoy the yummy f [...]