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Dr. Robert Gilbert

Department of Agronomy
Sugarcane Agronomy
Phone (561) 993-1535/37
Suncom 233-1535/37
Address 3200 E. Palm Beach Rd
  Belle Glade FL. 33430
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  RESEARCH

Dr. Gilbert's primary research responsibility is Stage III of the Canal Point (CP) sugarcane cooperative breeding program. Sugarcane ( Saccharum spp.) is the highest-value row crop in Florida. Approximately 445,000 acres were harvested in 2003, with an estimated value of more than $750 million. The University of Florida, IFAS participates in a tripartite cooperative breeding program with USDA and the Florida Sugar Cane League to produce the Canal Point (CP) sugarcane clones. These cultivars are grown on more than 70% of the total sugarcane acreage in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) and thus generate in excess of $525 million in annual revenue. Grower interest in improved sugarcane germplasm is high, yet the useful life of a given cultivar is limited due to changing disease and pest pressures. New cultivars with both improved agronomic characteristics and disease resistance must be continually developed to sustain the sugarcane industry of Florida.

Other research areas include:
Agronomic evaluation of recently-released cultivars.
http://www.plantmanagementnetwork.org/sub/cm/research/2004/sugarcane/

Green cane harvest (harvesting sugarcane without burning).

Screening bioengineered clones resistant to sugarcane mosaic virus.
 
EXTENSION
Dr. Gilbert's primary extension responsibilities involve leadership of the sugarcane and rice focus action team to provide strong educational support to sugarcane producers and county faculty through a coordinated series of demonstration trials, field days and written media including the comprehensive Sugarcane Handbook. The online handbook contains fact sheets on sugarcane agronomy, soils, entomology, and economics of sugarcane production, among other topics. Please visit the sugarcane handbook at: http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/TOPIC_BOOK_Sugarcane_Handbook
 
Some recent extension publications

Gilbert, R.A ., J.M. Shine, Jr., J.D. Miller, R.W. Rice and C.R. Rainbolt. 2004. Maturity curves and harvest schedule recommendations for CP sugarcane varieties. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-221. 13 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC069

Gilbert, R.A ., J.M. Shine, Jr., J.D. Miller, R.W. Rice and C.R. Rainbolt. 2004. Sucrose accumulation maturity curves for CP 70-1133. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-212. 3 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC061

Gilbert, R.A ., J.M. Shine, Jr., J.D. Miller, R.W. Rice and C.R. Rainbolt. 2004. Sucrose accumulation maturity curves for CP 72-2086. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-213. 3 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC062

Gilbert, R.A ., J.M. Shine, Jr., J.D. Miller, R.W. Rice and C.R. Rainbolt. 2004. Sucrose accumulation maturity curves for CP 78-1628. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-214. 3 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC063

Gilbert, R.A ., J.M. Shine, Jr., J.D. Miller, R.W. Rice and C.R. Rainbolt. 2004. Sucrose accumulation maturity curves for CP 80-1743. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-216. 3 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC064

Gilbert, R.A ., J.M. Shine, Jr., J.D. Miller, R.W. Rice and C.R. Rainbolt. 2004. Sucrose accumulation maturity curves for CP 80-1827. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-217. 3 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC065

Gilbert, R.A ., J.M. Shine, Jr., J.D. Miller, R.W. Rice and C.R. Rainbolt. 2004. Sucrose accumulation maturity curves for CP 84-1198. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-218. 3 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC066

Gilbert, R.A ., J.M. Shine, Jr., J.D. Miller, R.W. Rice and C.R. Rainbolt. 2004. Sucrose accumulation maturity curves for CP 88-1762. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-219. 3 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC067

Gilbert, R.A ., J.M. Shine, Jr., J.D. Miller, R.W. Rice and C.R. Rainbolt. 2004. Sucrose accumulation maturity curves for CP 89-2143. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-220. 3 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC068

Cherry, R. and R.A. Gilbert. 2003. The effect of harvesting and replanting on arthropod ground predators in Florida sugarcane. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-ENY-696. 3 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN493

Glaz, B. and R.A. Gilbert. 2003. Sugarcane Variety Census: Florida 2001. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-198. 8 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC060

Gilbert, R.A. and R.W. Rice. 2002. Muck soils for Florida sugarcane production. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-226. 3 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC026

Gilbert, R.A. , R.W. Rice and R.S. Lentini. 2002. Characterization of selected mineral soils used for sugarcane production. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-227. 7 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC027

Gilbert, R.A. , A.C. Bennett, J.A. Dusky and R.S. Lentini. 2002. Sugarcane ripeners in Florida . University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-215. 2 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC015

Rice, R.W. , R.A. Gilbert and R.S. Lentini. 2002. Nutritional requirements for Florida sugarcane. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-228. 7 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC028

Rice, R.W. , R.A. Gilbert and S.H. Daroub. 2002. Application of the soil taxonomy key to the organic soils of the Everglades Agricultural Area. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-246. 10 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG151

Schueneman, T.J. , J.D. Miller, J.C. Comstock and R.A. Gilbert. 2002. Sugarcane cultivar quick reference chart. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-146. 2 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG163

Schueneman, T.J. , J.D. Miller, R.A. Gilbert and N.L. Harrison. 2002. Sugarcane cultivar CP 92-1213 descriptive fact sheet. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-147. 4 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG164

Schueneman, T.J. , J.D. Miller, R.A. Gilbert and N.L. Harrison. 2002. Sugarcane cultivar CP 92-1641 descriptive fact sheet. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-148. 4 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG165

Schueneman, T.J. , J.D. Miller, R.A. Gilbert and N.L. Harrison. 2002. Sugarcane cultivar CP 92-1666 descriptive fact sheet. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-149. 4 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG166

Schueneman, T.J. , J.D. Miller, R.A. Gilbert and N.L. Harrison. 2002. Sugarcane cultivar CP 94-1100 descriptive fact sheet. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-157. 4 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG167

Schueneman, T.J. , J.D. Miller, R.A. Gilbert and N.L. Harrison. 2002. Sugarcane cultivar CP 94-1340 descriptive fact sheet. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-158. 4 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG168

Hall, D.G. , R.H. Cherry, R.S. Lentini, G.S. Nuessly and R.A. Gilbert. 2002. Miscellaneous insect pests of Florida sugarcane. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet ENY-667. 4 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC014

Hall, D.G. , R.H. Cherry, R.S. Lentini, and R.A. Gilbert. 2002. Wireworms in Florida sugarcane. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet ENY-665. 3 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC013

Hall, D.G. , R.S. Lentini, G.S. Nuessly and R.A. Gilbert. 2002. Sugarcane borer in Florida . University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet ENY-666. 4 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SC011

Schueneman, T.J. , J.D. Miller, R.A. Gilbert and N.L. Harrison. 2001. Sugarcane cultivar CL 61-620 descriptive fact sheet. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-113. 5 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG128

Schueneman, T.J. , J.D. Miller, R.A. Gilbert and N.L. Harrison. 2001. Sugarcane cultivar CP 70-1133 descriptive fact sheet. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-114. 6 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG129

Schueneman, T.J. , J.D. Miller, R.A. Gilbert and N.L. Harrison. 2001. Sugarcane cultivar CP 72-2086 descriptive fact sheet. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-115. 5 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG130

Schueneman, T.J. , J.D. Miller, R.A. Gilbert and N.L. Harrison. 2001. Sugarcane cultivar CP 73-1547 descriptive fact sheet. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-116. 5 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG131

Schueneman, T.J. , J.D. Miller, R.A. Gilbert and N.L. Harrison. 2001. Sugarcane cultivar CP 78-1628 descriptive fact sheet. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-117. 5 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG132

Schueneman, T.J. , J.D. Miller, R.A. Gilbert and N.L. Harrison. 2001. Sugarcane cultivar CP 80-1743 descriptive fact sheet. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-118. 5 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG133

Schueneman, T.J. , J.D. Miller, R.A. Gilbert and N.L. Harrison. 2001. Sugarcane cultivar CP 80-1827 descriptive fact sheet. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-119. 5 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG134

Schueneman, T.J. , J.D. Miller, R.A. Gilbert and N.L. Harrison. 2001. Sugarcane cultivar CP 84-1198 descriptive fact sheet. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-120. 5 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG135

Schueneman, T.J. , J.D. Miller, R.A. Gilbert and N.L. Harrison. 2001. Sugarcane cultivar CP 88-1762 descriptive fact sheet. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-121. 5 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG136

Schueneman, T.J. , J.D. Miller, R.A. Gilbert and N.L. Harrison. 2001. Sugarcane cultivar CP 89-2143 descriptive fact sheet. University of Florida Cooperative Extension Service Fact Sheet SS-AGR-122. 5 pp. University of Florida , UF/IFAS Electronic Data Information Source (EDIS) Database, http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AG137
 
   
  Recent Refereed Publications:
 

Gilbert, R.A. , M. Gallo-Meagher, J.C. Comstock, J.D. Miller, M. Jain and A. Abouzid. 2005. Agronomic evaluation of sugarcane lines transformed for resistance to sugarcane mosaic virus strain E. Crop Sci. (Accepted)

Gilbert, R.A. , J.M. Shine, Jr., J.D. Miller, R.W. Rice and C.R. Rainbolt. 2005. The effect of genotype, environment and time of harvest on sugarcane yields in Florida , USA . Field Crops Res. (Accepted)

Sinclair, T.R. , R.A. Gilbert, J.M. Shine, Jr., and R.E. Perdomo. 2005. Early-season predictions of sugarcane yield in Florida , USA . Proc. Int. Soc. Sugar Cane Technol. 25:192-197.

Miller, J.D. , P.Y.P. Tai, S.J. Edme, J. Comstock, B. Glaz and R. Gilbert. 2005. Basic germplasm utilization in the sugarcane development program at Canal Point , Florida , U.S.A. Proc. Int. Soc. Sugar Cane Technol. 25:532-536.

S. Edme , P.Y.P. Tai, B. Glaz, R.A. Gilbert, J.D. Miller, J. Davidson, J. Dunckelman and J.C. Comstock. 2005. Registration of CP96-1252 sugarcane. Crop Sci.45:423.

Gilbert, R.A. , P.Y.P. Tai, B. Glaz, S. Edme, J.D. Miller, J. Davidson, J. Dunckelman and J.C. Comstock. 2005. Registration of CP96-1602 sugarcane. Crop Sci. 45:786-787.

Glaz, B. , P.Y.P. Tai, J.D. Miller, S. Edme, R.A. Gilbert, J. Davidson, J. Dunckelman and J.C. Comstock. 2005. Registration of CP89-2376 sugarcane. Crop Sci. 45:785.

Sinclair, T.R. , R.A. Gilbert, R.E. Perdomo, J.M. Shine, Jr., G. Powell and G. Montes. 2005. Volume of individual internodes of sugarcane stalks. Field Crop Res. 91:207-215.

Gilbert, R.A. , J.M. Shine, Jr., J.D. Miller and R.W. Rice. 2004. The effect of year, cultivar and time of harvest on sugarcane yields in Florida . J. Amer. Soc. Sugar Cane Technol. 24:165-184.

Gilbert, R.A. , J. M. Shine, Jr., J.D. Miller and R.W. Rice. 2004. Sucrose accumulation and harvest schedule recommendations for CP sugarcane cultivars. Crop Management. [online] doi:10.1094/CM-2004-0402-01-RS.

Tai, P.Y.P. , J.D. Miller, B. Glaz, S. Edme, R.A. Gilbert, J. Davidson, J. Dunckelman and J.C. Comstock. 2004. Registration of CP94-1100 sugarcane. Crop Sci. 44:1869-1870.

Miller, J.D. , B. Glaz, P.Y.P. Tai, S. Edme, R.A. Gilbert, J. Davidson, J. Dunckelman and J.C. Comstock. 2004. Registration of CP94-1340 sugarcane. Crop Sci. 44:1869.

Sinclair, T.R. , R.A. Gilbert, R.E. Perdomo and J.M. Shine, Jr. 2004. Sugarcane leaf area development under field conditions in Florida , USA . Field Crops Res. 88:171-178.

Morris, D.R. , R.A. Gilbert , D.C. Reicosky and R.W. Gesch. 2004. Oxidation potentials of soil organic matter in Histosols under different tillage methods. Soil Sci. Soc. Am. J. 68:817-826.

Chen, M., B. Glaz, R.A. Gilbert , S.H. Daroub , F.E. Barton III and Y. Wan. 2002. Near infrared reflectance spectroscopy analysis of phosphorus in sugarcane leaves. Agron. J. 94:1324-1331.
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