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UF Research Programs We Will Be Visiting:
Dr. Zhanao Deng
Dr. Zhanao Deng develops new ornamental plant cultivars for Florida growers and consumers.
Current breeding efforts are directed toward the developing and releasing new caladium and gerbera cultivars, genetic sterilizing lantana and nandina, and evaluating and selecting superior Florida-native plants.
Dr. Natalia A. Peres
Dr. Natalia Peres conducts basic and applied research on important diseases affecting strawberry production in Florida.
The goal of her program is to develop a better understanding of the etiology of the diseases and the environmental factors affecting their development, and to provide more effective disease control recommendations.
Subtropical Plant Breeding Facility
Dover, FL
Sponsored by the UF Plant Breeders Working Group
Student Coordinators: Lushan Ghimire and Natalia Salinas
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