Tag: UF/IFAS

Disease nearly wiped out the long-spined sea urchin in the early 1980s, leading to algae overgrowing reefs.

We don’t systematically take care of mangroves, though, the way we do with roads and utility lines.

For the remaining longleaf forests spread across the southeastern U.S., wild and prescribed fire sparks seed production and growth.

A team of scientists at the University of Florida examined the silver rice rat's movement in correlation with historical tidal ...

With Florida leading the nation in urban tree loss, many local governments have adopted tree protection ordinances.

There are some actions we can take to mitigate future damage, including preserving buffer areas along shorelines.

Vegetation buffers a building from the incredibly hot summer rooftop temperatures, reducing the use of air conditioning and stabilizing indoor ...

The research aims to identify genetic resiliency markers that may inform future corn-breeding efforts.

For the past year, scientists have grown about 150 coffee plants in a greenhouse on UF’s Gainesville campus.

A $4.9 million grant will help researchers support hemp production for conservation and carbon sequestration.