2025 Grant Projects
The most important purpose of our research is to discover science-based solutions to protect and conserve Florida’s valuable water and other natural resources.
Homeowner Preferences for Economic and Ecosystem Service Benefits of Environmentally Friendly Residential Landscapes of Florida
Principle Investigator: Hayk Khachatryan
Collaborators: Xumin Zhang, Gail Hansen and Yilin Zhuang
Developing Frogfruit for Widespread Use in Florida Landscapes: Sod Production and Breeding for Improved Winter Color
Principle Investigator: Kevin Kenworthy
Collaborators: A.J. Lindsey, Bryan Unruh and Esteban Rios
Assessing the Variability of Nursery Stock Quality and Associated Early Tree Care of Live Oak in Florida
Principle Investigator: Ryan Klein
Collaborators: Laura Warner and Mack Thetford
Greening Development II: Working with Communities to Identify Incentives for Development Projects and Low-Income Neighborhoods – Year 2
Principle Investigator: Andrew Koeser
Collaborators: Mysha Clarke, Gail Hansen, Mary Lusk, Laura Roman, Laura Warner and Aline Kuzma
Comparison of Compost Topdressing Sources on Turfgrass Quality and Performance
Principle Investigator: A.J. Lindsey
Collaborators: Bryan Unruh, Marco Schiavon and Kevin Kenworthy
Acute and Chronic Effects of Reclaimed Water on Biogeochemical Processes and Microbial Communities Within Aquatic Ecosystems
Principle Investigator: A.J. Reisinger
Collaborators: Chris Dutton and Ashley Smyth
Incorporation of Bio-Stimulant and New Fertilizer Technology in Nitrogen and Phosphorus Management of Potatoes
Principle Investigator: Lakesh Sharma
Collaborator: Lincoln Zotarelli
Bermudagrass: Finding New Uses in the Urban Landscape for an Underutilized Turfgrass Species
Principle Investigator: Bryan Unruh
Collaborators: A.J. Lindsey, Marco Schiavon and Kevin Kenworthy