Abstracts may be submitted for either oral or poster presentations to showcase your research and Extension work in the following sections:
- Agroecology & Natural Resources (ANR)
- Citrus (C)
- Handling & Processing (HP)
- Krome (K)
- Ornamental, Garden & Landscape (OGL)
- Agritourism (AGR)
- Vegetable (V)
See more information on each section on www.fshs.org
Abstract submission and online publishing fee is $50.00*
Online publishing includes: Book of abstracts and Meeting Proceeding, Poster upload if applicable.
File Naming Requirements
When submitting your abstract, please name your file using the following format:
- Section code (ANR, C, HP, K, OGL, AGR, or V)
- Presentation format code (O = Oral, P = Poster)
- Last name of the first author
- First 2–3 words of the abstract title
Example:
V-P-Smith-Insect Management
Using a standardized file name ensures efficient processing by the Program Coordinator, Editor, and Sectional Vice President.
ABSTRACT REQUIREMENTS
Submission Format
- All abstracts must be submitted in Microsoft Word (.doc or .docx).
Required Components
Each abstract must include the following elements:
- Title
- Author name(s)
- Indicate the corresponding author with an asterisk (*).
- Underline the presenting author.
- Author affiliation(s)
- Use numeric superscripts to link authors with affiliations.
- Use the same number for authors from the same institution.
- Format: Department (or REC), Institution, City, State
- Example – main campus:
Horticultural Sciences Department, University of Florida, IFAS, Gainesville, FL
- Example – off campus (Research and Education Center):
Everglades Research and Education Center, University of Florida, IFAS, Belle Glade, FL
- Email address of the corresponding author
- Abstract body
- Must be written as one single paragraph.
- Must not exceed 250 words.
How to check word count in Microsoft Word:
- Highlight the text to be counted.
- Go to Tools → Word Count.
STUDENT ORAL AND POSTER COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS
Students wishing to participate in oral or poster competitions must ensure their abstracts:
- Meet all abstract requirements (Submission Format and Required Components)
- Follow the layout shown in the sample abstracts below
- Do not exceed the 250‑word limit
Student Oral Presentation Competition
- A limited number of abstracts will be accepted because the competition can accommodate only a set number of presentations that can be judged in a single day.
- All student abstracts will undergo a review process prior to acceptance.
- Students will be notified regarding their acceptance to the competition.
- Student abstracts not selected may be:
- Reassigned to the poster competition, or
- Placed into a regular (non‑judged) oral presentation session.
Student Poster Presentation Competition
- There is no limit on the number of participants. However, abstracts must still meet all abstract requirements.
- Students accepted into the poster competition will be notified.
Sample Abstracts
Two sample abstracts are provided to assist with formatting:
- Click here - Multiple authors from the same institution
- Click here - Multiple authors from different institutions
Questions?
- For questions regarding abstract submission, please contact:
- Anna Meszaros, Annual Meeting Program Coordinator [email protected]
- Please include “2026 FSHS” in the subject line
*To better align our fees with current publishing costs, FSHS has adjusted the abstract publication charge. Since we no longer print the Proceedings, the former $80 printing fee is no longer necessary. Instead, we will implement a reduced $50 publication fee to cover essential webmaster and editorial expenses associated with preparing and posting each paper online. This smaller fee ensures we can continue maintaining high‑quality digital access to the Proceedings without limiting the number of pages submitted.
