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Southwest Florida Research & Education Center

Southwest Florida Research & Education Center

Soil Microbiology

Soil Microbiology

Welcome to the Soil Microbiology Lab at the UF|IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center (SWFREC) in Immokalee, Florida, led by Dr. Sarah Strauss. The lab focuses on examining the interactions between soil microbial communities, plant health, soil health, and productivity in citrus and vegetable crops. Our goal is to use our knowledge of these interactions to provide 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 Center Director and 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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