We research and teach about soil, water, and environmental sciences in urban, agricultural, and natural ecosystems. As a University of Florida department within the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences and the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences, we offer degree, certificate, and extension programs on campus and online. Since our origins, more than 100 years ago, we have made significant contributions to improving the productivity of Florida’s agriculture, helping protect the state's unique ecosystems, and contributing to soil and water science at national and international levels.
IN THE NEWS
Exploring Nanofertilizers: A New Chapter in Sustainable Agriculture
A newly published book chapter co-authored by Dr. Jonas Pereira de Souza Jr., and Dr. Davie Kadyampakeni explores the potential of nanofertilizers in modern agriculture. The chapter appears in Nanofertilizers in Agriculture, a book from the publisher Springer Nature. “Potential of Nanoparticulate Fertilizers in Mitigating Environmental Stresses” explains how nanoparticles can enhance nutrient delivery, optimize crop uptake, and improve
Beyond the Lab: How a Graduate Student Elevated Their Educational Experience
An internship in graduate school may not always be the norm, but Ravinder Singh landed the opportunity to serve as an intern for Bayer Crop Science. The journey wasn’t without challenges, but with the support of faculty and staff in the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, he navigated the process. Now, he’s applying the skills he gained in field imaging and remote sensing to
New research results on managing potassium fertilization of peanut in northern Florida
Over the past 50 years, improvements in peanut varieties have more than doubled yields, with an average increase of 46 lb/ac per year (Holbrook, 2019). However, the greater nutrient demands of these high-yielding varieties raise concerns that current fertilizer recommendations, particularly for sandy soils with low potassium (K) holding capacity, may be insufficient. In Florida, where peanuts primarily grow on sandy soils (Wright et al., 2021), K