Thrilled with New Citrus Scientist in Lake Alfred

Randall Weiseman June 26, 2015 Citrus, Florida, Fruits, General, Specialty Crops

University of Florida/IFAS has a new chemist at the Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) in Lake Alfred. And according to Senior Vice President for Agriculture and Natural Resources, Dr. Jack Payne, CREC is thrilled to have her.

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