Dr. Vance M. Whitaker
@vance_whitaker
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Professor, University of Florida, Strawberry Breeding and Genetics #science #PlantBreeding #strawberry #Florida. Own opinions.
Joined November 2018
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
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The best universities in the world should attract and retain the best talent in the world. If there is abuse in the program then eliminate the abuse. This is not the way.
Universities across the country are importing foreign workers on H-1B visas instead of hiring Americans who are qualified and available to do the job. We will not tolerate H-1B abuse in Florida institutions. That’s why I have directed the Florida Board of Governors to end this
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The University of Florida ranks #1 against 100 of the top universities in the nation, reported by @WSJ
https://t.co/UssZk5vtkt
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Everything can be toxic - even water. It’s not what something is that matters. It’s how much you’re exposed to.
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Pretty neat! We finally got a long-term primate GMO study. This went over seven years, involved two generations of macaques, and found no effects. GMO food still looks safe in every animal it's rigorously tested in.
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Good work @ronaldtapia1014 !
Sensor-based techniques show potential as alternatives to visual rating techniques of plant diseases. Ronald Tapia et al. evaluated methods for canopy reflectance as a phenotyping approach that can be applied across many research contexts: https://t.co/mjXKtNwZGZ
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Our second seminar speaker this semester is Dr. Diego Jarquin, who will present his seminar "Multi-omic integration in predictive breeding: Hopes and obstacles" on October 10 at 9 AM CT. Join us in-person or via Zoom! Email plantbreed@umn.edu for the Zoom link.
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Our best flavored variety to date!
🔴 EMCO CAL introduces the University of Florida #Medallion™ brand #strawberry, one of our newest varieties characterized by: -Fantastic taste -Early sowing short day variety -Easy harvest -Ideal for open field production systems
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@UfBreeding @rknx Sophie Schmidt joins the @vance_whitaker Lab, focusing on strawberry breeding and genetics!
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This is an underreported ongoing tragedy
Thousands of Ukrainian youngsters were abducted and indoctrinated to be ‘mini soldiers’. But a summer camp is helping those that were rescued ⬇️
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Ditch the misconceptions—whether conventionally or organically grown, produce is safe to eat. 🍎💚 We believe in facts, not fears, and back it up with credible research like our Pesticide Residue Calculator. See the science for yourself ➡️ https://t.co/vgVQ72lcOG
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More than a landmark. Century Tower was built in memory of students and alumni who died in service. This Memorial Day and every day, we remember and honor them. 🇺🇲
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This was a great collaboration led by @ADHansonLab . And strawberries get a shout out!
Diets+food systems are driving an ongoing epidemic of overweight/obesity, insulin resistance, diabetes & other diseases ⬇️Fixes are long overdue. See this straightforward 1-stop resource for decision-makers & concerned citizens from @UF_IFAS @UFMedicine
https://t.co/AXPFi5Xwda🧵
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✨ In our May issue: 🌌 Stars Align – 3 Florida universities team up for space research 🧬 Seeding Exploration – UF scientists push interplanetary teamwork 🎢 It'll Be Epic – Orlando’s first new theme park in 25 years 🏝 Sun, Sand & Sold – Florida’s private islands:
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The Florida #Brilliance strawberry variety its known for its outstanding fruit quality. Its bright, medium red color, uniform conical shape and the attractive, glossy finish characterize the Florida Brilliance fruit
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If you are a grad student and interested in the topic, please join us!
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: https://t.co/9JLszZDhKn
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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
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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
https://t.co/r70eFhIBrn
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University of Florida strawberry breeding program nondestructively measured biomass through digital phenotyping (DP) methods. These measurements allowed us to examine the inheritance of biomass and...
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