A UF researcher is targeting a costly production challenge: strawberry runners—vegetative offshoots that divert energy from ...

University of Florida scientists are studying the genetic controls behind strawberry 'runners'—offshoots that drain energy from fruit production—to breed plants that produce fewer during harvest ...

Homegrown strawberries are unbeaten for their sweet, juicy taste, making them a firm favourite in the summer. While strawberries are perennials and will grow back yearly for around six years with the ...

WIMAUMA, Fla. — Researchers want to help Florida farmers grow more strawberries. A University of Florida student has based her graduate studies on boosting production, while keeping costs down.

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16:21, Wed, Jun 4, 2025 Updated: 16:21, Wed, Jun 4, 2025 Strawberries begin to flower in June and will quickly start to turn into berries, but it is incredibly important for gardeners to check the ...