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Southwest Florida Research & Education Center

Southwest Florida Research & Education Center

Soil Microbiology

Soil Microbiology

SOIL MICROBIOLOGY

The soil microbiology program focus on examining the interactions between soil microbial communities and plant health and productivity in both citrus and vegetable crops. The goal is to provide growers with new information and methods for managing and improving crop production and soil health using soil microbiology.

 

 

Dr. Sarah L Strauss, Associate Professor

Sarah L Strauss

Associate Professor, Ph.D.

Soil Microbiology

strauss@ufl.edu

UF / IFAS SWFREC - Immokalee 
2685 SR 29 N | Immokalee, FL 34142
(239) 658-3468

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Soil Microbiology, UF/IFAS Southwest Research & Education Center, Immokalee, FL

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