UF/IFAS News

Learn how scientists can now detect drought stress in lettuce plants days before any visible signs, allowing faster action to protect crops.

Scientists find fine mist produced by traditional tractor mounted sprayers also could help spread bacterial spot in the field.

Learn how researchers have identified a way to increase the level of health-boosting compounds in broccoli, kale, cabbage, and other related vegetables.

University of Florida researchers are developing smart tech tools (PhenoSnap and PhenoSeg) to help strawberry and tomato producers with yield predictions.

New study digs into the influence of El Niño-Southern Oscillation on Botrytis infection in Florida strawberries.

The popularity and demand for okra is on the grow. Learn why okra going from a home garden staple to a ‘food is medicine’ star in Florida and beyond.

University of Florida researchers are testing the use of volcanic rock dust to improve soil health across the state’s sandy and organic farmlands.

Researchers have found three commercially available insect species that devour the eggs of the Asian citrus psyllid, the vector of citrus greening.

If left to their own devices, strawberry runners can ruin slow up a healthy crop. New research aims to find the parts of DNA that control runner growth.

New research focuses on finding better ways to store and handle artichokes, so they stay fresh longer and keep more of their healthy nutrients.

Backed by a $500,000 federal grant, University of Florida scientists are closer to a breakthrough that could safeguard the nation’s lettuce supply.

University of Florida researchers have identified two native parasitic wasps, that might help Florida growers combat the two-spot cotton leafhopper.

Cold‑tolerant avocado varieties could open production much farther north in Florida, presenting new opportunities as western states face growing challenges.

University of Florida researchers have developed a tomato with significantly higher levels of beta-carotene, aiming to combat global vitamin A deficiency.

Harvest has begun in the Millennium Block, a seven-year, 5,000-tree research project designed to identify HLB-tolerant citrus varieties and rootstocks.

The twospotted spider mite and the chilli thrips are a pain for Florida strawberry growers. Scientists focus on a predatory mite could bring needed relief.

University of Florida researchers have mapped out new intel on the lifecycle and habits of the Thrips parvispinus pest for more effective control strategies.

University of Florida researchers are joining forces to wage a high-tech war against plant pests and diseases with citrus greening as top priority.

Find out how University of Florida researchers are going all in on helping strawberry growers produce tastier fruit.

UF/IFAS researchers have developed a plant they’re calling NuCitrus. It’s based on a protein that can help make some fruit more tolerant to citrus greening.