Abstract Submission
February 16 - March 31

The 139th Annual FSHS meeting will be held in Jacksonville, FL this year. Showcase your research and Extension work at this important event. 

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2026 FSHS Abstract Submission Guidelines

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

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.
• Students will be notified regarding their acceptance to the competition.

• All student abstracts will undergo a review process prior to acceptance.

• 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

Questions?

• For questions regarding abstract submission, please contact:
• Anna Meszaros, Annual Meeting Program Coordinator

Please include “2026 FSHS” in the subject line