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University of Florida-led teams awarded $6.9 million for climate change projects

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Two University of Florida-led teams have been awarded federal grants totaling $6.9 million for projects to develop heat-resistant corn and develop extension programs to help farmers cope with climate variability and climate change.

Filed under Agriculture, Environment, Research on Thursday, June 30, 2011.

Papaya plants reduce the need for pesticides on tomatoes in Florida, new UF study finds

NESVILLE, Fla. — Whiteflies can be biologically controlled in Florida greenhouse tomatoes, according to a new University of Florida study, which helps reduce the need for pesticide applications.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research on Wednesday, June 29, 2011.

Rare deep-water giant squid from South Florida brought to UF for research

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — University of Florida researchers received a rare 25-foot-long, deep-water giant squid Monday, the only one of its kind in the collections of the Florida Museum of Natural History.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Natural History, Research, Sciences on Tuesday, June 28, 2011.

Snake predator may benefit endangered bird, UF study finds

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — An endangered Florida bird may have some unexpected help in its struggle for survival, according to a new University of Florida study.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research on Thursday, June 23, 2011.

Efforts to spear invasive lionfish not likely to curb population, UF researchers say

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Lionfish are causing problems for native fish populations in Florida’s coastal waters, such as grouper and snapper, prompting efforts to try and curb populations of the invasive species.

Filed under Environment, Florida, Research on Wednesday, June 22, 2011.