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Citrus greening disease in Florida: What to know
Citrus greening, a destructive plant disease that affects the health of citrus trees, is devastating the Floridian citrus industry. Researchers and growers race to fine a cure to this vector-spread…
UF EPI Interim Director Marco Salemi discusses the future of the institute
On Nov. 8, Marco Salemi, Ph.D., will leave his role as associate director of research initiatives to serve as interim director of the University of Florida Emerging Pathogens Institute.
Diagnosing houseplants 101: Is your plant diseased or just overwatered?
When your houseplant starts drooping, it can be hard to figure out what’s wrong. Here’s a diagnostic guide to help you determine whether your plant has a disease or just…
Study: Where bison roam could spread microbes
A new study from University of Florida and Kansas State University researchers found that bison carry plant-associated fungi in their saliva, with the potential to spread fungi across the prairie.
