REC Faculty
Professor – Forage Breeding & Management paspalum@ufl.edu (850) 394-9124 x102
“My research focus includes developing/evaluating new, productive forages that fit into low-input livestock and cropping systems.”
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Assistant Professor, Agronomy – Aquatic and Wetland Plants lgettys@ufl.edu (954) 577-6331
“My research focus includes the biology and ecology of aquatic and wetland plants, with an emphasis on aquatic weeds; propagation of native aquatic and wetland plants; and lake restoration techniques.”
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Professor – Sugarcane Agronomy ragilbert@ufl.edu (561) 993-1535
“My research focus includes Stage III of the Canal Point (CP) sugarcane cooperative breeding program.”
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Assistant Professor – Weed Science, West Florida REC, Jay, FL rglg@ufl.edu
“…research emphasizes weed-crop interactions and herbicide efficacy, but also includes seed physiology, seed bank dynamics, ecophysiology of weeds, and evolution of weedy traits.”
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Assistant Scientist – Sugarcane & Rice Agronomy jmmccray@ifas.ufl.edu (561) 993-1518
“My primary extension responsibility is to work with growers and the area sugarcane/agronomy agent regarding sugarcane and rice nutrition.”
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Assistant Professor – Weed Science dcodero@ufl.edu (561) 992-1336
“My research focus includes biology of weed-crop interactions, weed seed ecology, soil-herbicide interactions, herbicides evaluation, and interaction between pest management strategies.”
Assistant Professor – Cropping Systems rschnell@ufl.edu (850) 995-3720
“My research focus includes identifying cropping systems and management practices that effectively recycle nutrients and carbon and protect environmental quality.”
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Extension Weed Specialist & Associate Professor sellersb@ufl.edu (863) 735-1314 x.207
“My research focus includes weed management in pastures and rangeland.”
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Associate Professor – Peanut Breeding & Genetics btillman@ufl.edu (850) 394-9124
“My research focus includes peanut breeding and genetics, disease resistance, and improving efficiency in plant breeding.”
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Assistant Professor – Agronomy – Forage Specialist jv@ufl.edu (863) 735-1314
“My research focus includes forage management with emphasis on sub-tropical production systems.”
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Professor – Extension Specialist, Cropping Systems & Conservation Tillage wright@ufl.edu (850) 875-7119
“My research focus includes cropping systems and conservation tillage techniques.”
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