Beeson, Richard

Mid-Florida REC

Environmental Horticulture

Borden, Matthew

The Department of Entomology and Nematology maintains tripartite priorities consistent with the mandate given to full-service landgrant universities and associated experiment stations: <a href="https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/research-areas/department-research-areas/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Research</a>, <a href="http://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/extension/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Extension</a>, and <a href="https://entnemdept.ufl.edu/academic-programs/academics-directory/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Academics</a>. These programs are facilitated with state funding, extramural contract and grant funding, donations and gifts, and the collaborative efforts of cooperating agencies and institutions. The Department has coordinated faculty efforts and strengths into what could be considered major thrust areas for the Department. These areas of emphasis include: Behavior, Ecology, and Systematics; Biological Control; Medical, Veterinary and Urban Entomology; Nematology; Pest Management; and Physiology, Biochemistry, and Genetics.

Entomology and Nematology

Chen, Jianjun

Dale, Adam G.

regional specialized Extension agent IV, food systems and ornamental horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension Central District; UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, Apopka, FL <a href="https://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/directory/faculty/lizfelter/">MREC profile</a>

Felter, Liz A

Central District

assistant professor, Environmental Horticulture Department, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida REC, Apopka

Huo, Heqiang (Alfred)

center director and professor, Environmental Horticulture Department, UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center, Apopka, FL 32703. <a href="https://mrec.ifas.ufl.edu/directory/faculty/rogerkjelgren/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">CREC profile</a>

Kjelgren, Roger

Marble, Stephen Christopher

Norman, David J.

The department is recognized as a national and international leader in many areas of plant pathology. The research programs focus on diseases caused by fastidious microorganisms, bacteria, fungi, and whitefly- and aphid-transmitted viruses. We are known for our research on diseases of diverse crops including citrus; vegetables such as tomato, pepper and cucurbits; ornamentals including foliage plants and flowering and woody ornamentals; field crops including soybean, peanut and sugarcane; and tropical fruits. Our strengths also include expertise in epidemiology, molecular biology of host-parasite interactions, biological control, and post-harvest diseases. Our faculty has also been very active in international programs as evidenced by the many collaborative efforts in Florida and outside the U.S. --- About Plant Pathology, <a href="https://plantpath.ifas.ufl.edu/about-us/">https://plantpath.ifas.ufl.edu/about-us/</a>

Plant Pathology

Pearson, Brian J.

emeritus multi-county commercial fruit production agent IV, Ph.D. UF/IFAS Extension Lake County, Tavares FL 32778.

Key Plant, Key Pest series

Key Plant, Key Pests: Sago Palm (Cycas revoluta)

Key Plant, Key Pests: Azalea (Rhododendron spp.)

Key Plant, Key Pests: Baldcypress (Taxodium distichum)

Key Plant, Key Pests: Camellia

Key Plant, Key Pests: Chinese Elm (Ulmus parvifolia)

Key Plant, Key Pests: Crapemyrtle (Lagerstroemia)

Key Plant, Key Pests: Chinese Fringe (Loropetalum chinense)

Key Plant, Key Pests: Holly (Ilex sp.)

Key Plant, Key Pests: Juniper (Juniperus spp.)

Key Plant, Key Pests: Lilyturf (Liriope muscari)

Key Plant, Key Pests: Oak (Quercus spp.)

Key Plant, Key Pests: Oleander (Nerium oleander)

Key Plant, Key Pests: Pine Species (Pinus sp.)

Key Plant, Key Pests: Sycamore (Platanus spp.)

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