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Drones help farmers improve yields and stay ahead of problems before they become too big

One researcher from Florida International University is researching how cover crops can help the sustainability of star fruit farms

An international team of researchers have created a resource that could help plant breeders increase the domestic watermelon's quality and ability to thrive during an era of climate change

By comparing similarities and differences in DNA sequence across different types of pineapple, researchers were able to trace how natural and artificial selection shaped key traits and established distinct varieties

Transposons could lie at the origin of the differences between the fruit of both species or the flavor of the almond

Study finds twofold decrease in lycopene uptake with iron supplement

A team of researchers at University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have been at ground zero of a pest problem that is endangering the sustainability of the avocado

Being able to grow the elusive and poorly understood bacterium will make it easier for researchers to find treatments for the disease that has devastated Florida's citrus industry

While many reports have looked at the impact of climate change on agricultural production, the effect rising temperatures and changing rainfall has on crucial tropical crops is less well understood

Machine-harvested apples offer cost-effective option for growers and cider makers