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UF researcher’s work takes Florida a step closer to disease-resistant grapes

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Dennis Gray may not be able to control Florida’s humidity, but he wants to help popular grape varieties shrug off fungal diseases that thrive in muggy weather, and open up new markets for the state’s growers and winemakers.

Filed under Agriculture, Business, Environment, Florida, Research on Tuesday, April 26, 2011.

New UF brochure explains owners’ options for unwanted exotic pets

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Pet owners sometimes release unwanted exotic animals into the wild, considering it an act of kindness.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research on Thursday, April 7, 2011.