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September 29, 2008

ISSUE 1238

IFAS TO BE PART OF EFFORT TO FIGHT TOMATO SPOTTED WILT VIRUS

The University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences will take part in a four-year study involving an interdisciplinary team of experts from the University of Georgia, Clemson University and North Carolina State University aimed at drastically reducing the risk and damage of the tomato spotted wilt virus. USDA’s Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service will fund the effort.