UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences

@ufhorticulture

@UF @UF_IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department | https://linktr.ee/UFHortSci

Gainesville, FL

Joined March 2020

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UF Fruit Crops Lab 🐊☀️🍑🍇🌳@UFfruitcrops · Jul 18

Wrapping up grape harvest season with full hearts and full crates. Bittersweet as we also bid farewell to our grad assistant ‘Dalton’ on his last day with us. Wishing you all the best!

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UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences@ufhorticulture · Mar 17

Article | @MarcioResendeJr, Lincoln Zotarelli , and Leo Hoffmann are leading the way in developing heat-tolerant potatoes for Florida's subtropical climate. Exciting innovations ahead! Read more about their research via @AmbrookResearch linktr.ee/UFHortSci

ufhorticulture's tweet image. Article | @MarcioResendeJr, Lincoln Zotarelli , and Leo Hoffmann are leading the way in developing heat-tolerant potatoes for Florida's subtropical climate. Exciting innovations ahead! Read more about their research via @AmbrookResearch

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UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences@ufhorticulture · Jul 21

🌽 Student Spotlight | Meet Nadia Mourad, Ph.D. student in @UFCALS Plant Molecular & Cellular Biology, studying maize kernel genetics and seed development. “Understanding complex traits is key to improving crops for a changing world.” – Mourad 🔗: blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/hosdept/2025/0…

ufhorticulture's tweet image. 🌽 Student Spotlight | Meet Nadia Mourad, Ph.D. student in @UFCALS Plant Molecular &amp; Cellular Biology, studying maize kernel genetics and seed development.

“Understanding complex traits is key to improving crops for a changing world.” – Mourad

🔗: blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/hosdept/2025/0…

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Tropical Plant Clinic & Research Lab@ClinicPlant · Jul 17

Hot 🥵, humid ⛈️, and lots of 🦟, but great opportunity to collect observational data on anthracnose susceptibility (under natural conditions) in our #mango 🥭 germplasm collection at @UFTropical 🤓 @UFPlantPath @UF_IFAS @APS_PHC @APS_Tropical @FDACSDPI @FPSFloridaPhyt1…

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UFPostharvest@UFPostharvest · Jul 16

Check out the research paper for deeper insights into the metabolomic markers and #postharvest traits of #passionfruit. sciencedirect.com/science/articl… @ufhorticulture @UFCALS

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UF/IFAS Citrus REC@UFIFASCitrusREC · Jul 1

Tip of the Week: Rootstocks for Improved Tolerance to HLB tinyurl.com/5aebb5uh #AllInForCitrus @ufhorticulture @UFcitrus

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UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences@ufhorticulture · Jul 9

Manatee County helped introduce mangoes to the U.S. more than 140 years ago. @SarasotaMag explores the region’s deep mango roots, with expert insight from @UFTropical’s Dr. Jonathan Crane. 🥭 A flavorful piece of Florida ag history: 🔗 lnkd.in/eKaeKPd

ufhorticulture's tweet image. Manatee County helped introduce mangoes to the U.S. more than 140 years ago. @SarasotaMag explores the region’s deep mango roots, with expert insight from @UFTropical’s Dr. Jonathan Crane. 🥭

A flavorful piece of Florida ag history:
🔗 lnkd.in/eKaeKPd

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UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences@ufhorticulture · Jul 7

Nearly 100 attendees joined the @FruitPhysiology team to explore the future of blackberry production in Florida through trellising demos, pruning tips, tastings, and field tours at @UFIFASNFREC. A sweet opportunity for crop diversification? 🔗 linktr.ee/UFHortSci

ufhorticulture's tweet image. Nearly 100 attendees joined the @FruitPhysiology team to explore the future of blackberry production in Florida through trellising demos, pruning tips, tastings, and field tours at @UFIFASNFREC.

A sweet opportunity for crop diversification?

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UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences@ufhorticulture · Jul 1

Our first UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences biannual newsletter is live — full of updates on research, students, and events highlighting the innovation and impact of our team. 🔗: bit.ly/UFHOSDigest

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UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences@ufhorticulture · Jun 11

As peach season winds down, FL growers are looking ahead & researchers are driving improvements for next season. At Stone Fruit Field Day, advances in high-density systems, low-chill cultivars, and orchard management point to a resilient future.🍑 🔗 linktr.ee/UFHortSci

ufhorticulture's tweet image. As peach season winds down, FL growers are looking ahead &amp; researchers are driving improvements for next season. At Stone Fruit Field Day, advances in high-density systems, low-chill cultivars, and orchard management point to a resilient future.🍑

🔗 linktr.ee/UFHortSci

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UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences@ufhorticulture · May 30

In a new @PNASNews publication, our faculty and collaborators are advocating for a bold shift: food as medicine. Only 1 in 10 Americans meets daily produce intake. It’s time to rethink food, health & agriculture and it starts with #HOS 🔗 linktr.ee/UFHortSci

ufhorticulture's tweet image. In a new @PNASNews publication, our faculty and collaborators are advocating for a bold shift: food as medicine.

Only 1 in 10 Americans meets daily produce intake. It’s time to rethink food, health &amp; agriculture and it starts with #HOS

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UF IFAS NFREC Fruit Physiology Lab 🍊🍋🫐🍎🥝@FruitPhysiology · Apr 17

Early blackberry varieties has started color change in our variety evaluation block.

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UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences@ufhorticulture · Apr 17

Dr. Jeongim Kim's Biochemical Genetics Lab, part of the UF Phytomining team, is gene-editing native hyperaccumulators to extract nickel from the soil. Backed by @ARPAE, this project could help reduce U.S. reliance on imports & revitalize degraded lands. linktr.ee/UFHortSci

ufhorticulture's tweet image. Dr. Jeongim Kim's Biochemical Genetics Lab, part of the UF Phytomining team, is gene-editing native hyperaccumulators to extract nickel from the soil. Backed by @ARPAE, this project could help reduce U.S. reliance on imports &amp; revitalize degraded lands.

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UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences@ufhorticulture · Apr 15

Hadi Ghasemi’s journey at UF is all about growth in plant science & community impact! As a Ph.D. student, he researches plant physiology and production while advocating for students through the International Student Council. Learn more: shorturl.at/pNv6G @UFGulfCoastREC

ufhorticulture's tweet image. Hadi Ghasemi’s journey at UF is all about growth in plant science &amp; community impact! As a Ph.D. student, he researches plant physiology and production while advocating for students through the International Student Council.
Learn more: shorturl.at/pNv6G
@UFGulfCoastREC

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UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences@ufhorticulture · Apr 14

14 UF faculty have been named 2024 Fellows of the @aaas, one of the highest honors in science, recognizing exceptional contributions to research, innovation, and public engagement, including our Dr. Donald R. McCarty and Dr. Carlos “Charlie” Messina!

ufhorticulture's tweet image. 14 UF faculty have been named 2024 Fellows of the
@aaas, one of the highest honors in science, recognizing exceptional contributions to research, innovation, and public engagement, including our Dr. Donald R. McCarty and Dr. Carlos “Charlie” Messina!

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UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences@ufhorticulture · Mar 31

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!

ufhorticulture's tweet image. Dr. Steven Sargent &amp; Dr. Mark Ritenour led an immersive Postharvest Horticulture Tour through the fresh produce supply chain. Grad students, researchers &amp; industry pros explored cutting-edge tech at top facilities. A tremendous opportunity see postharvest principles in action!

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UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences@ufhorticulture · Mar 24

Finger Limes: An HLB-Tolerant Prospect for Florida Growers. Read more about this year's Finger Limes Field Day: blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/hosdept/2025/0…

ufhorticulture's tweet card. Discover how the University of Florida IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department is exploring finger limes, or citrus caviar, as a sustainable, HLB-tolerant specialty crop for Florida growers.

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Muhammad Adnan Shahid@Dr_MAdnanShahid · Mar 11

Short drought stress memory can enhance cold tolerance in grapefruit plants, potentially offering a natural strategy to protect crops from temperature extremes. Congrats @dr_shahid1151 @carlos_aucique sciencedirect.com/science/articl…

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UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences@ufhorticulture · Mar 18

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.

ufhorticulture's tweet image. 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.

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UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences@ufhorticulture · Mar 14

109 farmers & stakeholders gathered for the 2025 Soil Health & Cover Crop Workshop @ufifasnfrec last month, to learn from our researcher on reducing tillage, boosting biodiversity & integrating livestock to improve soil health. 👉 Read more: bit.ly/41NNqc1

ufhorticulture's tweet card. Discover key insights from the Annual Soil Health and Cover Crop Training Workshop in Live Oak, Fla. Experts shared innovative practices in regenerative agriculture, reduced tillage, and organic...

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