Rose Research

February 13, 2006
Topic(s): Uncategorized

By:
Thomas Wright

Source:
Yvonne Arwood

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UF Researchers Develop Ways to Keep the Bloom on the Rose

February 10, 2006
Topic(s): Uncategorized

By:
Meredith Jean Morton, (352) 392-0186

Source(s):
Terril Nell tanell@ufl.edu, (352) 392-1831

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — They may not be able to make love last, but a team of University of Florida researchers has figured out how to at least make the flowers go the distance.

A UF environmental horticulturist has developed ways to extend flower quality and vase life by three or more days through post-harvest techniques so consumers see a difference in the flowers they purchase – not only on Valentine’s Day but throughout the year. (more…)

Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory In Vero Beach Celebrates 50th Anniversary Feb. 17

February 10, 2006
Topic(s): Uncategorized

By:
Chuck Woods (352) 392-0400 ext. 240

Source(s):
Walter Tabachnick wjt@ifas.ufl.edu, (772) 778-7200, ext. 124,
Jimmy Cheek jgcheek@ufl.edu, (352) 392-1971

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VERO BEACH, Fla. — The Florida Medical Entomology Laboratory – one of the world’s largest facilities devoted to understanding and controlling mosquito-borne diseases – will mark its 50th anniversary Feb. 17 when state and local officials gather at the University of Florida lab to review past research accomplishments and future challenges.

“Emerging pathogens are a growing threat to the nation, and Florida’s climate, geographical location and popularity as a tourist destination make the state especially vulnerable to many exotic pests capable of transmitting disease,” said Walter Tabachnick, director of the lab, which is part of UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. (more…)

Swindle Family Endowments Honor UF’s Jimmy Cheek and Larry Arrington

February 10, 2006
Topic(s): Uncategorized

By:
Tom Nordlie (352) 392-0400 ext. 276

Source(s):
Ken DeVries kdevries@ufl.edu, (352) 392-1975
Jimmy Cheek jgcheek@ufl.edu, (352) 392-1971
Larry Arrington LRArrington@ifas.ufl.edu, (352) 392-1761

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two student programs at the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences will soon have more financial support, thanks to two $70,000 gifts pledged by a Plant City family to establish two new endowments.

Larry and Debbie Swindle and their family made the pledges to honor two friends who are now top UF administrators. State matching funds are expected to add another $35,000 to each endowment. (more…)

David Allison, Expert on Obesity, will Speak Feb. 22 at UF’s York Distinguished Lecturer Series

February 7, 2006
Topic(s): Uncategorized

By:
Chuck Woods (352) 392-0400

Source(s):
David Allison dallison@uab.edu, (205) 975-9169
Susan Percival sspercival@ifas.ufl.edu, (352) 392-1991, ext. 217
Don Poucher info@ifas.ufl.edu, (352) 392-0437

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — David Allison, an expert on obesity and director of the Clinical Nutrition Center at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, will be the featured speaker Feb. 22 for the 2006 York Distinguished Lecturer Series at the University of Florida.

Allison, whose topic will be “Environmental Interactions with Genetics that Influence Obesity,” will speak at 3:30 p.m. at UF’s Reitz Union auditorium in Gainesville. Beginning at 2 p.m., there will be a reception for Allison in the union’s Bryan Lounge. Both events are free and open to the public. (more…)

UF Researchers Hopeful Canker Can Be Managed

February 7, 2006
Topic(s): Uncategorized

By:
Tom Nordlie (352) 392-0400

Source(s):
Jimmy Cheek, jgcheek@ufl.edu, (352) 392-1971
Harold Browning hwbrowning@ifas.ufl.edu, (863) 956-1151 ext. 1215
Tom Spreen thspreen@ifas.ufl.edu, (352) 392-1826 ext. 209
Jim Graham jhg@crec.ifas.ufl.edu, (863) 956-1151 ext. 1297

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GAINESVILLE, Fla. — The fight to eradicate citrus canker from Florida ended last week when federal officials announced they’d stop funding removal of exposed trees, but researchers with the University of Florida’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences are confident that in time the disease can be managed to ensure the future viability of the $9.1 billion Florida citrus industry.

The decision was spurred by scientific projections that the bacteria responsible for citrus canker disease had become much more widespread due to Hurricane Wilma in October 2005. The news will shift UF’s research priorities, said Jimmy Cheek, UF senior vice president for agriculture and natural resources. (more…)

Manure Matters: UF Waste Management System Produces Energy, Protects Environment and Stops Annoying Odors

February 2, 2006
Topic(s): Uncategorized

By:
Chuck Woods (352) 392-0400

Source(s):
Ann Wilkie acwilkie@ifas.ufl.edu, (352) 392-8699
Art Darling ssmp98@earthlink.net, (407) 648-4311
David Armstrong armstrong@animal.ufl.edu, (352) 538-3442

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HAGUE, Fla. — As the nation looks to agriculture for renewable fuels from crops and other sources, University of Florida researchers have developed a manure management system that produces energy, saves valuable nutrients for fertilizer, cuts greenhouse gas emissions and stops offensive odors.

“It’s an environmentally friendly solution for an unpleasant housekeeping task,” said Ann Wilkie, an associate research professor with UF’s Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences. “It’s not often that one technology can solve several major problems, but our innovative animal manure management system is a sustainable option for dairies and other livestock operations that produces renewable energy and protects the environment.” (more…)