Writer: Ken Gioeli The public is invited to release an insect approved by a federal agency against one of Florida's most invasive vines--the air potato. The University of Florida's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences St Lucie County Cooperative Extension and the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center are teaming up with the UF/IFAS Extension Leon County and Florida A&M for the Air Potato
A devoted science fair judge, mentor, and research scientist recognized for expertise with entomopathogenic fungi has been recognized by the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences with a Superior Accomplishment Award. Pasco Avery is a Biological Scientist III at the UF Indian River Research and Education Center near Fort Pierce (UF/IRREC). The center is part of the university’s statewide Institute of Food and
Contest Submissions: Jan 15 to March 31, 2018 Note: Entries are taken by e-mail only (Robin Koestoyo, koestoyo@ufl.edu) PURPOSE: To promote citriculture, support the IRREC Citrus Horticulture program, and encourage horticulture-related photography. All citrus-related subjects are welcome, including different citrus species and varieties, groves, cultural practices (planting, fertilization, irrigation, spraying, harvesting),
An inventive fruit tree researcher has joined the University of Florida’s Indian River Research and Education Center. Lorenzo Rossi is the center’s first-ever root biology professor and will support the university’s statewide Institute of Food and Agricultural Science’s commitment to restore Florida’s $9 billion citrus industry. “Healthy roots are essential for a healthy plant. Dr. Rossi’s root biology research will investigate
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