IFAS in the news, 6/15

Good morning! Here is the week's final IFAS news roundup:

UF/IFAS research aids FDA decision to allow laser-light labeling of citrus http://news.ufl.edu/2012/06/14/labeling-of-citrus/

Florida citrus: Hope in fight against greening http://www.thegrower.com/news/regions/florida/Florida-citrus-Hope-in-fight-against-greening-159123915.html

Artificial Reefs Attract Interest
http://www.islandsandpaper.com/issue-592.aspx

What's blooming in the Bette S. Walker Discovery Garden? (Hillsborough) http://www2.tbo.com/lifestyles/2012/jun/14/whats-blooming-bette-s-walker-discovery-garden-ar-415979/

Bulletin board: June 15 (Manatee -- under "volunteer opportunities") http://www.bradenton.com/2012/06/15/4077855/bulletin-board.html


Other news of note:

Boca a 'college town' wannabe?
http://articles.sun-sentinel.com/2012-06-13/news/fl-boca-new-gainesville-20120611_1_college-courses-college-town-mayor-susan-whelchel

Does obesity affect school performance?
http://www.cnn.com/2012/06/14/health/obesity-affect-school-performance/index.html

Little clams play big part in keeping seagrass ecosystems healthy, new study finds http://news.ufl.edu/2012/06/14/seagrass-ecosystems/

Stress levels increased since 1983, new analysis shows
http://www.usatoday.com/news/health/story/2012-06-13/stress-increase-over-time/55587296/1

Scott fills vacancy on Florida university boards http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/06/14/2849991/scott-fills-vacancy-on-florida.html

Do your part to protect Florida's sea turtles
http://www.tampabay.com/opinion/columns/do-your-part-to-protect-floridas-sea-turtles/1235345

UF researchers uncover syndrome that hampers surgical recovery
http://www.gainesville.com/article/20120614/ARTICLES/120619780