Here at the University of Florida, we're excited to share our work on improving two important crops: sweet corn and potato. Through research and plant breeding, we're focused on creating better varieties with higher yields, improved taste, and greater resilience.

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Sweet corn and potato are both starchy vegetables, each containing important vitamins and nutrients.

Sweet corn contains lutein and zeaxanthin, two dietary carotenoids associated with anti-inflammatory effects and cognitive function (1). Potatoes are a staple food in many cultures and have multiple dietary benefits, including being a good source of potassium and vitamin C (2). Both of these vegetables are also economically important crops for Florida, with sweet corn ranked 5th and potatoes 6th in value production of vegetables, melons, and berries in the state (3). 

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As an applied science research program at Florida's land grant university, we are committed to meeting and serving the needs of general public while making positive gains in our area of expertise. We accomplish this through several main avenues:

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• Advancing scientific knowledge through robust, peer-reviewed research

• Preparing the next generation of skilled workers for careers in field of agriculture

• Producing end-products that are economically impactful for Florida

• Developing crops that are climate-resilient

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