Plant Breeder | Strawberry Breeding and Genetics Manager at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast REC. Views are my own. #IskolarNgBayan🇵🇭 #VFL🍊 #Gator🐊
Riverview, FL
Joined November 2018
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Dr. Cheryl Dalid retweeted
New varieties of Pearl coming out next year in both Florida and Spain!
We're sharing recent photos of our premium white strawberries from the #FloridaPearl® brand at Frutas Esther, harvested from their hydroponic system
The fruit quality of these premium white strawberries has been excellent, with a very attractive appearance and great uniformity
Our Research Topic on high‑throughput phenotyping—integrating AI, advanced sensors, and genomics to identify stress‑tolerant crops—is open in @FrontiersIn Plant Science. Submit by May 4, 2026. #AIinAgriculture #Phenotyping #PlantBreeding #PlantScience
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Dr. Cheryl Dalid retweeted
In the thick of strawberry season, we're at FSGA in Dover. @ufgulfcoastrec strawberry breeder Vance Whitaker talks about new varieties he and the breeding team hope to bring to a store near you. @FLStrawberries, @FlaFruitandVeg, @saqibiam.
Dr. Cheryl Dalid retweeted
As Florida’s strawberry season peaks, our researchers are working to make them even tastier 🍓
@UFPlantBreeding Ph.D. graduate Mark Porter led research at @UFGulfCoastREC identifying genes linked to strawberry flavor and aroma, helping breeders deliver sweeter, more aromatic berries to growers and consumers faster.
Read more 🔗 go.ufl.edu/m7u6xyy
ALT Mark Porter from UF/IFAS holds a microphone, discussing strawberry breeding with a banner showing strawberry varieties in the background. Inset image shows a close-up of the same person smiling.
Yesterday, we celebrated 100 years of @UFGulfCoastREC and broke ground on our new AI Research Center!
A historic milestone marking a century of innovation — and the beginning of our next chapter in advanced research and technology.
#GCREC100 #AIinAg #FloridaAg #UFResearch
Dr. Cheryl Dalid retweeted
GCPSA is delighted to extend an invitation to all individuals to join us for the 2025 Inter-REC Poster and Flash Talk Competitions on Friday, September 19, 2025.
Kindly register here : forms.gle/rr1dYofNKBorzTm66
Abstract submission by August 22, 2025: forms.gle/YreX14aBiPziDPM79
Dr. Cheryl Dalid retweeted
Join us for an engaging webinar with Dr. @vance_whitaker on Breeding for Strawberries: Challenging and Fun! Learn how germplasm and innovative breeding methods are shaping the future of this beloved fruit!
Date: May 9, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM CST
Register now: lnkd.in/gVNCgNiX
Grateful that our research was highlighted in The Plant Genome Journal! ☺️
📢 New study uses digital phenotyping & genomics to predict vegetative biomass in strawberries 🍓—boosting breeding efficiency without destructive sampling! 🌱📸📊Read more 👉 doi.org/10.1002/tpg2.70018 #PlantScience #StrawberryBreeding #Genomics #OpenAccess
It’s officially our MASS season🌱🍓 ! We’ve started transplanting our seedlings in preparation for several batches of DNA extraction, PCR, marker scoring and selection! This is a joint effort of the Whitaker @vance_whitaker @UfBreeding and Lee @seonghee105 labs at @UFGulfCoastREC
Happy to share our paper where we integrated digital, field, and DNA data and demonstrated that biomass traits are genetically controlled and can be predicted in future breeding populations with the use of DNA markers. ⬇️
@UfBreeding @vance_whitaker
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Dr. Cheryl Dalid retweeted
The strawberry variety Florida Pearl, is distinguished by its unique white color, both internally and externally, and excellent fruit quality. This short-day, early maturing variety produces a fruit with a sweet flavor and subtle pineapple aroma, making it especially attractive
Dr. Cheryl Dalid retweeted
🚨 Thinking about Grad School? We’ve Got You Covered! 🚨
Join the Plant Science Council & UF Plant Science Major for our Getting to Grad School workshop! 🌱🎓
📍 Don’t miss this if you're considering grad school in plant science!
🔗 Register Now: tinyurl.com/35eudjdz
Dr. Cheryl Dalid retweeted
We are now offering a 3-day weekend workshop on high-throughput phenotyping. Participants will learn how to set up and operate a UAS system, obtain phenotypes from aerial image data & analyze the phenotypic data in ways useful for crop research or breeding applications.
As the final week of field selections and data collection comes to a close, I’d like to take this moment to appreciate these beauties from our field. Thankful that despite the delays we experienced early in the season, we were able to finish strong. @UfBreeding @vance_whitaker
Dr. Cheryl Dalid retweeted
🚀 Exciting news for AI in Plant & Animal Breeding! 🌱 Join the 3rd Multi-Omic Integration for AI Genomic Prediction Short Course, July 7–11, 2025, @UF NVIDIA-Malachowsky Auditorium. Learn cutting-edge AI techniques & network with global experts!
Dr. Cheryl Dalid retweeted
Meet Felicity® strawberry, a standout zero chill strawberry variety available at EmcoCal from the University of Florida Program! In Spain, Felicity® shines with exceptional earliness and exceptional appearance—helping growers maximize profitability from the start
Dr. Cheryl Dalid retweeted
Do you want to know what great strawberry is coming from the University of Florida?🌟 Encore Brand #strawberry
See the first results in #Huelva this year, Encore Brand shines right this Season! 🌟
📍 Huelva, Spain
