UF Research Highlights
University of Florida contributes exciting and innovative research to the plant community throughout the world. Keep up to date with what solutions are being provided for the Green Industry and Master Gardeners.
New Cultivar Releases
UF has the largest academic contingency of plant breeders in the US. Our scientists develop varieties that are more Florida-friendly, heat tolerant, and easier to grow. Recent releases include:
Selected New and Updated EDIS Documents
EDIS is the Electronic Data Information Source of UF/IFAS Extension.
EP400 'Berry Patch' - A New University of Florida Caladium Variety for Use in Sunny Landscapes and Containers
This fact sheet by Zhanao Deng and Brent K. Harbaugh describes this new, spotted, fancy-leaved caladium variety with superior tuber yields. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2009.
AE449 Using Reclaimed Water for Landscape Irrigation
This fact sheet by Christopher J. Martinez and Mark W. Clark discusses how to manage for salinity and nutrients contained in reclaimed water when using it for landscape irrigation. Published by
the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, July 2009.
EP380 Disinfection of Horticultural Tools
This fact sheet by Geoffrey C. Dennny and Gary E. Vallad provides assistance to producers and home gardeners in selecting the appropriate method to sterilize or disinfect horticultural tools to
prevent the spread of disease-causing pathogens. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, August 2009.
EP396 Adopting a Florida-Friendly Landscape: Steps for Converting a Typical Development Landscape to a Florida-Friendly Landscape
This 15-page illustrated fact sheet by Gail Hansen, Jennifer Ramos, E.A. Felter, and Celeste White, lays out a process of incorporating more trees and plants in three phases. Published by the
UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, August 2009.
