Integrated and Interdisciplinary Approaches for Research and Education

Manage Pests (insects, diseases and weeds) affecting Plants, Animals, Aquatics and Natural Areas

Florida has a successful multi-billion dollar food and agricultural industry in spite of the state's demanding climate, poor soils, and high incidence of pest and diseases.  UF/IFAS has played a major role in identifying the needs, issues, and science for protecting the agricultural industry from insects, diseases and weeds.

• Diseases of tropical fruits and vegetables
• Nematology
• Pathogenesis
• Biological control of invasive weeds
• Biological control of insects, pathogens and vectors of disease
• Bioterrorism
• Invasive and exotic plants and diseases
• Integrated pest management
• Early detection and response systems
• Medical entomology: understanding and controlling insects
• Economic impacts

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