UF news for week of June 10 listed

June 7, 2013

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Here are the releases the University of Florida’s media relations office expects to send next week, subject to change:

Monday, June 10
WHEAT YIELDS — University of Florida researchers have found, for the first time, that models predicting yields of one of the world’s most important crops, wheat, start to fail under climate change scenarios. And by knowing where the models break down, researchers will be better able to improve them. Crop models are important tools to assess areas where food security, or the availability and access to food, is most critical so that efforts to improve food production and access can be directed there.

EVENTS0610 — upcoming events at UF

Tuesday, June 11
MANATEE HEARTS — University of Florida veterinarians have developed a technique to test for cardiac problems in endangered manatees, both in the wild and in captivity. The new technique will enhance knowledge of how the manatee heart functions. The UF researchers are currently using the technique to gather data they hope to share with wildlife and zoo veterinarians to ultimately save more manatee lives.”

Wednesday, June 12
open

Thursday, June 13
open

Friday, June 14
open