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S IFAS F6v3 END Give University of Florida Search Link Resources Toggle Search Form MENU GIVE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA MENU HOME PEOPLE Faculty On-Campus Faculty Off-Campus Faculty Affiliate, Courtesy, and Emeritus Faculty Staff Administrative Support Staff Field and Lab Staff Students Student Clubs RESEARCH Research Breeding and Genetics Crop Production and Management Organic and Sustainable Horticulture Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Plant Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology Posthavest Biology and Technology Weed Science Research Publications Google Scholar Statistical Consulting IFAS Statistical Consulting Unit UNDERGRADUATE Undergraduate Curriculum Options Minor Options Course List Scholarships Job Opportunities Student Clubs GRADUATE Graduate Curriculum Options Course List Current Student Information Job Opportunities Student Clubs How to Apply Getting Started Online Application EXTENSION Extension Extension Programs Extension Faculty Variety Trials Extension Calendar Extension Map Research Publications RESOURCES Department Fifield Hall Map Google Scholar Job Opportunities Human Resources Seminars Hosted by Horticultural Sciences Guides Connecting to Network Folders Remote Desktop Connection UF VPN Installation and Usage Zoom Installation and Usage Forms Department Vehicle Reservation Request Digital Signage Request Room Reservation Request Shipment Request Surplus Pickup Request Website Update Request HR Form New Hire Demographic Form OPS and Student Assistant Application Employee Suggestion Form Students Student Clubs Student Orientation Presentation IT Information for Graduate Students International Student Center Dates and Deadlines UF Library IFAS IFAS Homepage IFAS Shared Service Centers IFAS Experts IFAS Divisions, Schools, and Departments CONTACT Social Media Facebook Twitter Instagram Horticultural Sciences Horticultural Sciences Welcome The Horticultural Sciences Department at the University of Florida is a team of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to improving fruit and vegetable production for the benefit of farmers and consumers. Florida’s climatic diversity and the facilities at UF provide opportunities for research with temperate, sub-tropical, and tropical crops on a nearly year-round basis. We conduct cutting-edge research in plant breeding & genetics, plant and environmental physiology, fruit & vegetable production, postharvest physiology, biochemistry, and other disciplines. We offer high-quality education and training for undergraduate and graduate students to equip them with the skills needed to be successful in satisfying, high-paying careers. Our diverse faculty is located throughout the state, integrating our research/teaching/extension programs to provide practical experience for our students, technical support for our farmers, relevance for our horticulture industry, and a pipeline to bring leading research from our labs to you. UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Graduate Program Graduate Program Undergraduate Program Undergraduate Program Research Breeding and Genetics Crop Production and Management Organic and Sustainable Horticulture Plant Physiology and Biochemistry Plant Molecular Cellular and Developmental Biology Postharvest Biology and Technology Weed Science Extension Extension Programs Extension Faculty Variety Trials Extension Calendar Extension Map Research Publications People On-Campus Faculty Off-Campus Faculty Affiliate, Courtesy, and Emeritus Faculty Administrative Support Staff Field and Lab Staff Student Clubs Agriculture Machine-harvestable tomatoes available from UF/IFAS; growers hope cultivars can help lower labor cost Ever since Florida farmers have been growing tomatoes, they’ve picked them by hand or hired laborers. It’s painstaking work that might be made easier soon with machine-harvestable tomatoes developed by University of Florida scientists. Now that the varieties are available, growers in Florida’s $400 million-a-year industry hope they can use mechanized harvesting, but doubts Read More Agriculture White House officials tour UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center; admire AI initiatives, tout importance of cybersecurity Responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) holds tremendous potential to make our world more prosperous and secure, while misuse of AI can lead to cybersecurity issues. Knowing that, White House officials toured the University of Florida Gulf Coast Research and Education Center (GCREC) last week. During a visit to Tampa, Acting Principal Deputy National Cyber Director Jake Braun joined UF Read More Agriculture // 2 Months Ago UF scientists plan to lengthen the shelf life of artichokes UF/IFAS // 3 Months Ago Artichokes, known as a healthy food crop, also make for pretty plants UF/IFAS // 3 Months Ago New tomato breeder at GCREC now sits in her mentor’s chair, plans to continue legacy of bringing best data to growers and flavorful fruit to consumers UF/IFAS // 4 Months Ago AI-powered app can detect poison ivy Contact Feedback Horticultural Sciences Department 2550 Hull Road, PO Box 110690, Gainesville FL 32611-0690 (352) 392-1928 Land Grant Mission Teaching Research Extension Information Ask IFAS (EDIS) UF/IFAS Experts UF/IFAS Blogs UF/IFAS Bookstore Policy Accessible UF EEO Statement IFAS Web Policy SSN & UF Privacy Analytics (Google Privacy) © 2023 University of Florida , IFAS Last Modified:Wed, 8 May 2024 16:59:04...