Project Type: Research and Education
Funds awarded in 2023: $383,000.00
Projected End Date: 09/30/2026
Grant Recipients:
University of Florida; Florida A&M University; The University of the Virgin Islands
Region: Southern
State: Florida
Principal Investigator:
Dr. Ali Sarkhosh
University of Florida
Co-Investigators:
Mark Bailey
University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service
Dr. Jonathan Crane
University of Florida/Tropical Research and Education Center
Stafford Crossman
University of The Virgin Islands
David Dinkins
University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Scienc
Dr. Islam El-Sharkawy
Florida A&M University
Vanessa Forbes
University of the Virgin Islands
Tatiana Sanchez
UF/IFAS Extension Alachua County
Dr. Steven Sargent
University of Florida/Horticultural Sciences Department
Description:
The cultivation of this fruit requires a solid understanding of effective propagation methods to ensure the availability of high-quality plant material. This guide covers various sexual and asexual propagation techniques, from traditional seed sowing to advanced methods such as tissue culture, and is written for growers, Extension agents, and home gardeners.
Type:
Fact Sheet
File:
Download file (PDF)
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers; Consumers
Ordering info:
Dr. Ali Sarkhosh
sarkhosha@ufl.edu
2550 Hull RD
Gainesville, FL 32611-2058
Publication/product ID: https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-hs1491-2025
sarkhosha@ufl.edu
2550 Hull RD
Gainesville, FL 32611-2058
Publication/product ID: https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-hs1491-2025
This product is associated with the project "Passionfruit: Laying the Groundwork for an Emerging Specialty Fruit Crop in Florida"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.