Plant

Florida's production of both food and fiber is under serious threat from emerging pathogens new to this state. Many of Florida's most important agricultural and natural resource industries...
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Human

Florida's location and environment, as well as immigration and tourism, increase the State's susceptibility to a variety of emerging and re-emerging...
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Animal

Florida is highly vulnerable to the introduction of foreign animal diseases and other emerging pathogens, due to its subtropical climate, thriving tourism industry and rapidly growing population...
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Food Safety

Florida's coastline and climate present both an attractive destination for a dynamic tourist population and for the ever-growing retirement...
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