Research
The Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC) focuses on diverse research initiatives. That includes agricultural and biological engineering; food and resource economics; soil and water sciences; and more.
- Agricultural and Biological Engineering
This program is based on research related to water quality and quantity, with special focus on water conservation for agriculture, natural, and urban lands.
Faculty
Dr. Young Gu Her, Associate Professor
Dr. Haimanote Bayabil, Associate Professor
- Entomology and Nematology
Three distinct programs emphasize the identification and management of traditional and invasive pests affecting vegetables, tropical fruits, and ornamental crops.
Faculty
Dr. Daniel Carrillo, Professor
Dr. Alexandra Revynthi, Assistant Professor
Dr. Dakshina Seal, Scientist
- Agroecology
This transdisciplinary research has broad societal relevance. Core goals include sustaining production, conserving natural resources, and enabling community development.
Faculty
Dr. Zachary Brym, Associate Professor
Dr. Cliff Martin, Research Associate
- Plant Pathology
Research is focused on the integrated management of plant diseases affecting tropical fruit, indoor and landscape ornamental crops, and vegetables.
Faculty
Dr. Shouan Zhang, Professor
Dr. Romina Gazis, Associate Professor
- Environmental Horticulture
This program provides research and teaching activities related to ornamental plant production.
Faculty
Dr. Xingbo Wu, Assistant Professor
- Food and Resource Economics
Reflecting the diversity of Florida's agriculture, program faculty are involved in a full range of research, Extension, and teaching programs.
Faculty
Dr. Edward 'Gilly' Evans, Center Director & Professor
- Horticultural Sciences
This program is centered on plant molecular biology; breeding and genomics; ecophysiology; and cultural management, with focus on fruit and vegetable crops grown in the subtropics and tropics.
Faculty
Dr. Jonathan H. Crane, Associate Center Director & Professor
Dr. Xiaoying Li, Assistant Professor
Dr. Geoffrey Meru, Associate Professor
Dr. Jugpreet Singh, Assistant Professor
Dr. Bruce Schaffer, Professor
- Soil, Water, & Ecosystem Sciences
This program addresses soil and water quality issues in South Florida, and focuses on nutrient cycling in coastal ecosystems and calcareous soils.
Faculty
Dr. Yuncong Li, Professor
Dr. Ashley R. Smyth, Assistant Professor