Biofortified tomatoes provide a new route to vitamin D sufficiency nature.com/articles/s4147…

The capture of the left border (LB) of the single-stranded T-DNA is largely dependent on the activity of DNA polymerase θ (pol θ). nature.com/articles/s4147…

Our latest paper: Editing the DMR6 gene in Citrus results in resistance to the bacterial disease citrus canker academic.oup.com/hr/article/doi…

We have a part-time technician position open. This technician will be trained for 1-2 years and will be switched to a potential Ph.D. candidate.

Requirements: 1) a M.S. degree in plant science-related area. 2) have peer-reviewed publications; 3) good communication in both oral and written English; 4) Hands-on skills in molecular biology and tissue culture will be highly preferred.

We have a Ph.D. student position open in the Plant Breeding program. This is a fully sponsored assistantship with the tuition waived and an annual stipend of $30,000. Applicants with an M.S. degree and a strong publication record in plant science will be highly preferred.

Minimum requirement: GPA:3.0, TOEFL: 80 or IELTS Academic: 6.0. To be considered for this assistantship, you MUST submit an application package ( Research statement, CV, transcript, three reference letters, and application forms) to Plant Breeding Program before Jan.15th.

For more information to apply for UF plant breeding program, check this link programs.ifas.ufl.edu/plant-breeding…

Glowing plants: onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/pb…

Florida Begonias that have been in Crescent city for more than 20 years

Florida Begonia from Crescent City, Trowel Lake, Thanks Bill Barnes for this incredible information. Their leaves are spotless.

Trial test for our hybrid in Florida. They are pretty happy so far!

After being battered by the first heavy Florida thunderstorm.

My graduate student has been exploring the relative salinity tolerance of different bermudagrass cultivars. The findings indicate that the cultivars with higher salinity tolerance exhibit a more efficient excretion of salt crystals (a) through their salt glands (b).

"Congratulations Mohammed Kyum, Mohammed Kyum, for securing a scholarship from FTGA. UF IFAS Turfgrass UF/IFAS-PlantBreeding Agronomy at UF

Big shoutout to Chi Nguyen and Mohammed Kyum for being awarded the UF IFAS MREC scholarship for the 2023-24 academic year, generously sponsored by Sweetwater Oaks Garden Club. 🌟 #Scholarship #UFMREC #SweetwaterOaksGardenClub

Two faculty positions open at UF on Controlled Enviornmental Agriculture. explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/5283… explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/5327…

The Plant Molecular Breeding section at PAG 32 invites oral presenters. This field uses techniques like mapping, genome editing, genomic selection, and sequencing to enhance crop yield, disease resistance, and nutritional value. Join us in advancing agriculture.

We have a Ph.D. Assistantship Available.

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