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Our PhD student Ellen Garcia gave her exit seminar today and is all set to start a new adventure with NASA 🚀 We're so proud of everything she has accomplished! 📸 This photo was snapped after a fun potluck lunch with the team. @ufhorticulture @UFPostharvest
Check out the research paper for deeper insights into the metabolomic markers and #postharvest traits of #passionfruit. sciencedirect.com/science/articl… @ufhorticulture @UFCALS
Excited to host Dr. Jussara Coelho from UFES, Brazil 🇧🇷—expert in coffee fermentation and flavor chemistry. Now exploring postharvest physiology in horticultural crops and open to collaboration! 📬 DM to connect. #CoffeeFermentation #Postharvest #HortSci @ufhorticulture @UFCALS
Hot car = fast spoilage! UF horticulture expert warns that heat speeds up ripening in produce—even between store & home. 💡 Pro tip: Keep groceries in the front seat with A/C, not baking in the trunk. newsflash.one/2025/06/22/fru… @ufhorticulture #FOODSTORAGE #PRODUCETIPS
Heard many great presentations at #FSHS and had a chance to meet new and old friends. Hope to see everyone again next year. @FSHS_Hort @ufhorticulture
Dr. Steven Sargent & Dr. Mark Ritenour led an immersive Postharvest Horticulture Tour through the fresh produce supply chain. Grad students, researchers & industry pros explored cutting-edge tech at top facilities. A tremendous opportunity see postharvest principles in action!
Join us at the #SpringFestival to explore the amazing opportunities in Plant Science. Stop by the #PostharvestProgram table to discover how we're working to maintain quality and reduce food waste. See you there! @ufhorticulture @UFCALS
Day 4 & 5 Highlights from the #Postharvest Tour! 🍎Fruit & Vegetable Import at #SouthernSpecialties 🚢Marine Shipment at #PortEverglades 🌺Fresh Cut Flower Import at #Armellini 📦Carton Manufacture at #PCA 🍊Citrus Processing at #Natalies @ufhorticulture @UFIFAS_IRREC @UF
🌟 Day 3 Highlights from the #Postharvest Tour! 🌟 🥒 Cucumber & Bean Harvest at #AccursioFarms 🍅 Tomato Harvest and Packing at #DiMare 🍍 Tropical Fruit Packing and Research at #BrooksTropicals #TREC @ufhorticulture @UFTropical
Day 2 of the Florida Postharvest Horticulture Tour! 🌿🚜 Visiting Pioneer Growers to explore a variety of fresh vegetables, including peppers: 🌶️ Bell, Hot, and Cubanelle! Stay tuned for more insights! #Horticulture #Postharvest #FloridaAg
Day 1 highlights from the #Postharvest Tour! 🍓Strawberry harvest and cooling at #WishFarms. 🤖Robotic harvesting technology with #HarvestCROO. 🌱 Caladium breeding and production at #ClassicCaladiums. Stay tuned for more updates as the journey continues! @ufhorticulture
Exciting field tests kick off this week in the @BBerryBreeding. Dr. Patricio Muñoz and Dr. Bruno Leme demonstrated an automated imaging rover, 2+ years in the making, that uses computer vision and deep learning to streamline yield evaluation compare genotypes.
Happy Pi Day ! What is pi—and why is there an entire day devoted to it? nationalgeographic.com/science/articl… via @NatGeo
During her visit from Brazil, Dr. Miranda shared some #biochemistry & #physiology results from her research program. Her team works with various crops, including the versatile and nutritious #cashewapple. @ufhorticulture @UFCALS
Enjoyed learning about #fingerlime at the UFIFAS field day. @ufhorticulture
Remember that love💕is like #postharvest—handle it with care, keep it fresh, and it will last longer! Spread the love and laughter today💖
The UF Postharvest Labs have an awesome group of talented #WomenInScience. We would like to acknowledge your hard work and dedication. @ufhorticulture @UFCALS
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Alana Brinley PhD student with @AliSarkhosh and @TieLiu presented her research about muscadine lenticels and #postharvest quality at the #FWGGA meeting. Great Job! @ufhorticulture @UFCALS
Check out the "2025 Florida Postharvest Horticulture Tour" eventbrite.com/e/2025-florida… @Eventbrite