Melissa Deinys (IMAGE) University of Central Florida Caption UCF undergraduate researcher Melissa Deinys has collaborated with scientists in professor Swadeshmukul Santra’s Materials Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture center to create and test a nanoparticle solution to combat an emerging fungal disease affecting mangroves in Florida and in other tropical areas. (Photo by Antoine Hart) Credit Photo by Antoine Hart Usage Restrictions For use with coverage with UCF's mangrove research. Credit must be given to the University of Central Florida. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.