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ALT Seunghyun Choi in a blue University of Florida horticulture shirt holding a tray of young seedlings.
ALT People examine lettuce growing in a deep-water hydroponic system inside a greenhouse.
ALT People discuss weed management strategies near potted plants at an outdoor pad beside a small utility vehicle.
ALT People gather around a laboratory workbench with small sample bottles, equipment, and a smartphone recording the activity.
ALT A researcher and graduate student present a yacon production poster inside a plant-filled greenhouse while one speaks into a microphone.
ALT Dr. Seunghyun Choi, Dr. Youssef Kaddoura, and Matthew Creech stand in front of an IFAS-branded step-and-repeat banner at the 2026 Landscape Show.
ALT Promotional table with university event flyers, potted plants, orange chip clips, and pens against a blue background with the UF IFAS logo.
ALT A display of two potted pothos plants, one in an orange pot and the other in a blue pot, with white signage detailing their names and QR codes, alongside green alligator toys on a table. Transcribed Text: ‘UF-Ea-0316’ Marble Prince Sea Storm™ (Commercial names) • US PP35 875 Patent Neon Queen UF-Ea-0316
ALT Dr. Lance Osborne, Liz Wilson, Phoebe Austerman, and Maria Rodriguez stand in front of a UF/IFAS-branded step-and-repeat banner at MREC's booth at the Landscape Show.
ALT Image of a promotional flyer for the UF IFAS (University of Florida) webinar series on "Private Well and Septic System." The flyer is divided into two columns. On the left, there's an image of a well pump system surrounded by trees. On the right, webinar details are listed. English sessions are on August 25, September 1, 8, and 15, 2026, from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM ET. Spanish sessions are on August 27, September 3, 10, and 17, 2026, at the same time. There is a "Free" label on the top right.
ALT Dr. Kirsten Pelz-Stelinski (left) and Dr. Lance Osborne (right) at the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association’s (FNGLA) Annual Convention.
ALT Tina McIntyre
ALT Variegated green and white leaves pothos with a blue label reading “Snowy Stream four color distinctions arranged in irregular patterns and acuminate leaves.”
ALT A vibrant green potted pothos with glossy leaves against a black background with a blue label reading “Green Isle dark green appearance and sickle-shaped leaves.”
ALT 2026 Hurricane Season Predictions infographic displaying: 13 named storms, 6 hurricanes, and 2 major hurricanes (Category 3 and above). Source: Colorado State University.
ALT A person is shown in a circular frame at the top left. The background features houses near a pond with some trees and a cloudy sky. Text reads: "Survey finds many homeowners don’t understand the two main purposes of stormwater ponds." The University of Florida IFAS logo is at the bottom.
ALT Dr. Hayk Khachatryan (middle) holds a LEAD21 certificate and smiles alongside Dr. Matt Hersom (left) and Dr. Quentin Tyler (right).
ALT Graphic with the UF logo top center and reads “New Ivy” in white text with Century Tower in the background and pink flowers in the front and small “Forbes” attribution in bottom right corner.
ALT Papaya plant surrounded by rows of red potted plants in a greenhouse. Transcribed Text: New research shows papaya banker plants can protect poinsettias from whiteflies. UF IFAS University of Florida.
ALT Florida's greenhouse, nursery and floriculture producers contribute 17,499 jobs (2022). With photo of a greenhouse filled with three different varieties of flowers.
ALT Florida's greenhouse, nursery and floriculture producers create $2.41 billion in sales revenue. (Number from 2022) with photo of hundreds of ornamental anthurium plants in a greenhouse.
ALT A long list of Florida-Friendly flowers to plant in March.
ALT Retro-style poster with text "Hey Gators! It's time to Stand Up & Holler!" and a cartoon alligator holding a "2.19.26" sign. Transcribed Text: Hey Gators! It's time to Stand Up & Holler! 2.19.26 Gator Nation Stand Up & Holler Giving Day givingday.ufl.edu
ALT A cover image for the "Agricultural Assessment Survey" with a background of frost-covered vegetation. Text reads "Winter 2026 Freeze Events." A snowflake icon is present. The University of Florida IFAS Extension logo is at the bottom.