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The complex of climatic, soil and biotic factors that act upon an organism or ecological community and ultimately determine its form and survival. [NALT]

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UF researchers’ new outreach strategy succeeds, sets blueprint for detecting invasive species in Florida

Lourdes Mederos

Invasive species in Florida like Nile monitors and Argentine black-and-white tegus pose a growing threat to the Sunshine State’s environment, economy and public safety. South Florida’s warm climate, disturbed habitats and bustling pet trade have made it a hotspot for these non-native, cryptic reptiles. However, finding these elusive creatures has always been a challenge – […]

Years of UF research yields science-backed fertilization rates

Megan Winslow

In 2022, state funding made it possible for the UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Program (NMP) to begin scrutinizing long-established fertilization rates for 14 crops to determine whether updates are needed. The goal was to pinpoint the appropriate amount of fertilizer to achieve optimum yield for each crop without posing harm to the environment. To that end, […]

Putting on the (Bio)Blitz

Jackie Lebouitz

Last month, UF/IFAS Extension Sarasota County offered its first ever Dipnets and Donuts: Pond BioBlitz event. It was a great success, with several species spotted in our ponds at Twin Lakes Park. Participants worked in groups and used dipnets to collect freshwater macroinvertebrates. Among the many recorded species were snails, dragonfly nymphs, fishing spiders, water […]

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UF researchers’ new outreach strategy succeeds, sets blueprint for detecting invasive species in Florida

Years of UF research yields science-backed fertilization rates

Putting on the (Bio)Blitz

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UF researchers’ new outreach strategy succeeds, sets blueprint for detecting invasive species in Florida

Years of UF research yields science-backed fertilization rates

Putting on the (Bio)Blitz

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