Dr. Flavia Zambon
Assistant Professor, Citrus Production and Other Tree Crops
Dr. Flavia Zambon is an Assistant Professor of Horticulture Production of Citrus and Other Crops in the Horticultural Sciences Department. Dr. Zambon's research focuses on evaluating multiple horticultural aspects to improve production of citrus and alternative crops in the Indian River Region.
Her research and extension integrate crop variety trials, soil amendment use, fertilizer management, and the physiological responses of plants to biotic and abiotic stresses, with a specific focus on improving fruit quality and yield. The research combines greenhouse and field trials to identify key management practices to implement in commercial orchards in the future.
Dr. Zambon collaborates with the local extension agents, with citrus growers across the state, other crop growers in the Indian River Region, UF faculty, and USDA researchers. Dr. Zambon is responsible for the research activity at the Millennium Block, the largest grapefruit trial in the state. Dr. Zambon is also the coordinator of the Florida Citrus Show seminars.
Contact
Room #139
Indian River Research and Education Center
2199 South Rock Road
Fort Pierce, FL 34945-3138
f.zambon@ufl.edu
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Education
- Ph.D. in Horticultural Sciences, University of Florida, Citrus Research and Education Center, 2020.
- B.S. in Agriculture, University of São Paulo Luiz de Queiroz, College of Agriculture, in Brazil, 2013.
- B.S. in Agronomic Engineering, University of São Paulo Luiz de Queiroz, College of Agriculture, in Brazil, 2013.
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Awards and Service
Memberships
- American Society for Horticultural Science (2021-present)
Service
- Judge for the St. Lucie County Regional Science Fair
Certifications
- Remote pilot, Federal Aviation Administration, Department of Transportation
Languages
- Portuguese
- Spanish
- Statistics