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The Importance of Sulfur for Florida Agricultural Production

Lakesh Sharma, Lincoln Zotarelli, andChristian Christensen


Release Date: 8/17/2023

Reviewed At: 8/5/2026

DOI: 10.32473/EDIS-ss715-2023

Agriculture

Abstract

Intended for Extension clients, this publication highlights the importance of sulfur in row and vegetable crop production systems in Florida, such as its use in pesticides and fertilizers. Additionally, the publication provides insights into the perspective of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) on sulfur in naturally occurring aquatic systems. This publication's target audience is agricultural producers, Extension agents, crop consultants, representatives of the fertilizer industry, state and local agencies, students, instructors, researchers, and interested Florida citizens.

About this Publication

This document is SL502, one of a series of the UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences. Original publication date August 2023. Visit the Ask IFAS website at https://ask.ifas.ufl.edu/ for the currently supported version of this publication.

How to Cite

Sharma, L. K., Zotarelli, L., & Christensen, C. T. (2023). Importance of Sulfur for Florida Agricultural Production. EDIS, 2023(4). https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ss715-2023

Authors

Lakesh Sharma
Lakesh Sharma
Specialist
University of Florida

assistant professor, soil fertility and sustainable agriculture, UF/IFAS Department of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences, Gainesville, FL

Lincoln Zotarelli
Lincoln Zotarelli
Specialist
University of Florida

professor and Extension specialist, UF/IFAS Department of Horticultural Sciences, Gainesville, FL

Christian Christensen
Christian Christensen
Specialist
University of Florida

director and Extension associate scientist, Ph.D., Extension AI/BI Initiative Team, UF/IFAS Extension, Gainesville, FL

Publication #SL502

Peer Reviewed