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UCF Researcher Develops Nanotechnologies for Sustainable Agriculture, Optimized Drug Delivery

The inventions include a nanocomposition to keep ingredients in pharmaceuticals and agrichemicals active longer and a targeted nano-delivery system for combatting plant disease and providing plant nutrients.

New Agricultural Research Center Debuts at UCF

A newly established UCF agricultural center with the goal of combating crop disease and feeding the world’s growing population debuted last week with an inaugural symposium.…

UCF-Developed Formula to Stop Citrus Greening Finalist for 2 Awards

A University of Central Florida researcher’s nanoscale cocktail that is showing signs of slowing a deadly citrus disease that has put one of the state’s…

UCF in the News

3 Florida College Towns Rank on This List of the Top 10 in the U.S., Here’s Where and Why

Florida Today

Valencia, UCF Programs Teach Students to Craft Immersive Experiences, Land Theme Park Jobs

Bradenton Herald

Roots of Today’s Halloween Traditions Date Back Centuries

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Remember the Moon Rover? Here’s a Look at a Possible Artemis Version

Orlando Sentinel

Events at UCF

Oct 28

UCF SPA Master of Disasters Lecture 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Oct 28

Alcoholics Anonymous 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Oct 29

Fall 2025 SVAD Faculty Exhibition | UCF Art Gallery 10:00 am - 5:00 pm

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