A team of University of Florida scientists, in partnership with a team of Israeli researchers, is now looking into whether the gut bacteria of two invasive fruit fly species could hold the key to preventing future outbreaks.
21-Jan-2020 5:40 PM EST
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A plant breeder and a food scientist, both with the University of Florida, will join a $12.8 million, multistate research grant to broaden the nation鈥檚 blueberry breeding capabilities.
16-Dec-2019 9:35 AM EST
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In their first attempt to quantify stormwater ponds, researchers with the UF Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences found about 76,000 such ponds statewide. Many master-planned communities, especially in Florida, rely on stormwater ponds for...
12-Dec-2019 4:05 PM EST
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Tampa Bay microbreweries have a hankering for hops, and some see a University of Florida experimental farm as a source for the crop that will help quench their customers鈥� thirsts.
3-Dec-2019 11:30 AM EST
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Karl Havens was a leading international expert on aquatic research, management, education and outreach. Now, his art will support those who carry on his life鈥檚 work, with bidding underway for a selection of his original artwork. Funds raised will...
2-Dec-2019 4:25 PM EST
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The University of Florida Tropical Research and Education Center is in the heart of the tropical and subtropical fruit and vegetable industries, and the ornamental plant industry. For 90 years it has served as an agricultural research unit of the...
21-Nov-2019 1:15 PM EST
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From Florida to Virginia, farmers are enjoying the fruits of Sanjay Shukla鈥檚 labor. His compact-bed geometry system allows growers to plant crops in tall soil beds, and the result is thousands of dollars in annual savings.
19-Nov-2019 11:05 AM EST
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Most people think of collagen as a protein used for cosmetic purposes that you get in a jar, but prepare for drinkable collagen. If you think that鈥檚 interesting, try going online to order meal kits 鈥� full of just-the-right ingredients for the...
18-Nov-2019 4:30 PM EST
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鈥淏ioplastics鈥攁 better option for the environment?鈥� is a compilation of information about bioplastics. These alternative plastics have become more popular, and as it turns out, they鈥檙e effectively still the same as petroleum-based plastic,...
21-Nov-2019 12:30 PM EST
In south Florida, growers and nurseries of tropical plants, vegetables and crops turn to such experts at the Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) of University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS). At the heart...
24-Sep-2019 4:05 PM EDT
The new horror film "Crawl" centers around alligator attacks. The University of Florida's Croc Docs weigh in on the prevalence of alligator encounters.
12-Jul-2019 2:05 PM EDT
Farmers use fertilizer to put nutrients into their soil to help crops grow. When nutrients get into the soil, microbes can help plants grow by changing nutrients into other forms, such as nitrate or ammonium, that plants either use or are leached...
8-Jul-2019 3:50 PM EDT
As we enter February, which is American Heart Month, a University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences nutrition expert gives several suggestions to help you keep your heart pumping blood as it should.
7-Feb-2019 9:00 AM EST
1-Oct-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Unusually high levels of mosquito-borne virus transmission to sentinel chickens, horses and humans have been reported so far this summer.
6-Sep-2018 10:05 AM EDT
Laura Acosta, a registered dietitian at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, said three types of salads often come with lots of calories and are laden with fat and sodium.
27-Jun-2018 8:05 AM EDT
The University of Florida鈥檚 Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) is dedicated to developing knowledge in agriculture, human and natural resources, and the life sciences, and enhancing and sustaining the quality of human life by making that information accessible.
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