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Programs at the Center play a major role in helping Florida's multi-billion dollar-a-year plant industry meet the recreational and environmental demands of Florida residents. Environmentally safe pest management and water conservation practices all directly enhance these industries.
New ornamental crop development with an emphasis on tropical and subtropical species.
New production technologies for ornamental crops.
Investigation and utilization of natural, biological control techniques for pests of ornamental plants.
Promotion of the utilization of recycled urban waste by development of compost use guidelines for nursery crops and landscape plants. Programs include work with governmental and private agencies to promote processing technologies to facilitate the rapid exploitation of compost products by Florida horticultural industries.
Fulfillment of the needs of South Florida's horticultural and allied industries for a cadre of well-trained professionals.
Dissemination of the above technologies and information to the public through cooperative extension programs.
Links to Elsewhere
Search UF-IFAS Extension publications on the Net
The Dade County Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association Nursery Report Page
Florida Nurserymen and Growers Association
