The FSHS annual meeting kicked off smoothly in Bonita Springs - active participation by NFREC faculty, postdoc and students.

Last day at Florida State Horticulture Society was concluded with poster and oral presentations by NFREC horticulture team.

Its blackberry season: Our team did an outstanding job pruning the blackberry bushes efficient, precise, and dedicated. Pruning is vital for healthy growth, increased fruit yield, disease prevention, and maintaining plant structure.

Our postdocs enjoyed a well-deserved break at the beach, soaking up the sun, sharing laughs, and recharging together, fostering relaxation, camaraderie, and renewed energy for upcoming research challenges. Carlos E. Aucique-Perez Shahid Iqbal

Congratulations to our student, Noor Ul Baser, on successfully passing the PhD candidacy exam. His hard work, determination, and academic excellence have truly paid off. Wishing him continued success.

Excellent first blackberry field at NFREC Quincy. A great start showcasing successful cultivation, community interest, and potential for impactful regional blackberry production in Florida. UF IFAS NFREC UF IFAS Solutions UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences

At Fruit Physiology Lab, we’re more than researchers, we’re a diverse family that grows together, celebrates each other, and values every person as much as every scientific discovery. UF IFAS NFREC

Asian pears are fruiting beautifully at NFREC-SV. Crisp, juicy, and thriving in the Florida sun

A 65-variety citrus Block planted at NFREC Quincy. It will identifies early-maturing, cold-hardy cultivars to extend harvest windows, improve resilience, and support sustainable growth of cold-hardy citrus in the southeastern U.S. UF IFAS NFREC UF IFAS Solutions UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences

Satsuma mandarin cold tolerance experiment of our graduate student Alaiha Asif. Testing growth hormones to boost freeze resistance supporting North Florida citrus growers with science-based strategies for winter protection. Tough work, but vital progress. UF IFAS NFREC

Presented and showcased ongoing blackberry research trials to the NFREC Advisory Council, highlighting key findings, trial objectives, and potential impacts on regional agriculture and grower profitability through evidence-based insights.

We're thrilled to see the first raspberry fruiting in our variety evaluation project here in North Florida. A promising start for raspberry production in the Sunshine State. UF IFAS Solutions UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences

Pruning in blackberry and grape plants improves air circulation, sunlight exposure, and fruit quality. Our postdoc Dr. Iqbal is teaching how to do pruning in grapes and blackberry. UF IFAS NFREC

Our postdoc is evaluating blackberry fruit ripeness and texture to monitor quality changes in response to different nitrogen fertilizer levels. UF IFAS Solutions UF IFAS NFREC

End-of-season pruning in blackberries boosts health, yield, and fruit quality by removing spent canes, improving airflow, reducing disease, preventing overcrowding, and supporting vigorous growth for consistent, productive harvests. UF IFAS NFREC UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences

The OJIP test evaluates plant photosynthetic efficiency under different growth regulator treatments by analyzing chlorophyll fluorescence transients, revealing impacts on Photosystem II activity, energy fluxes, and overall plant vitality Great work by Carlos E. Aucique-Perez

We just arrived at New Orleans LA to attend annual meeting of American Society of Horticultural Sciences 2025. Our two postdocs and graduate students are presenting.

Drone-based hyperspectral imaging capture precise data collection in blackberry BMP project - enabling targeted fertilization, improved yield prediction, and early deficiency detection for efficient, data-driven nutrient management throughout the growing season UF IFAS NFREC

Our team is attending #ASHS2025 in New Orleans. It’s good opportunity to connect, learn, and share ideas with fellow horticulture professionals.