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New Florida strawberry breeds more resilient to flooding

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By the time you bite into a Florida-grown strawberry this spring, the crops will have survived some serious wind and flooding from hurricanes Helene and Milton. And that doesn’t account for whatever weather winter throws our way. Why it matters: It’s the first growing season for two new strawberry varieties with stronger resistance to waterborne and soil-borne diseases that can result from extreme weather. State of play: University of Florida…

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