EDIS Update

FCS8641-Span, a 2-page fact sheet by Jennifer Hillan, is the Spanish version of “Facts about Vitamin E” (FCS8641). It explains the importance of vitamin E in our diets, how much we need, and how to get this vital nutrient. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, September 2007.

SS-AGR-276, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by B. A. Sellers, K. A. Langeland, J.A. Ferrell, Michael Meisenberg, and J. Walter, describes this escaped ornamental plant also known as coral berry, spice berry, and scratchthroat, it's identification, toxicity, and control. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2007.

FSHN 07-08, a 6-page fact sheet by Susan S. Percival and Brooke Findley, discusses the nutritional values of lesser-known tropical fruits that may be of interest to growers in Florida, with an eye towards future research on and marketing of these fruits. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, September 2007.

FSHN-07-06, a 7-page fact sheet by Ronald H. Schmidt and Debby Newslow, explains the necessary steps in a HACCP system for taking a corrective action once a food safety hazard has been discovered. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, September 2007.

ENY-826, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by J. C. Medal, D. Gandolfo, W. Overholt, P. Stansly, A Roda, L. Osborne, K. Hibbard, R. Gaskalla, E. Burns, J. Chong, B. Sellers, S. Hight, and J. P. Cuda, describes the TSA tortoise beetle, which was released in Florida in 2003 and has been established for the control of Tropical Soda Apple in the USA. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, August 2007.

Revised! ENH-36, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Sydney Park Brown, describes this popular house plant that grows and flowers under light conditions found in the average home, including requirements for lighting, temperature and humidity, soil and pots, watering, fertilizer, propagation and pest management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, July 2007.

AE429, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Kati W. Migliaccio, discusses water availability, factors that influence water availability, agricultural water use, and irrigation efficiency as they relate to Miami-Dade County. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, August 2007.

PP-238, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Steven MacKenzie and Natalia Peres,describes this serious disease of strawberries in warm production region, its causal agent and symptoms, disease development and spread, and control. Includes a table of products labeled for control of colletotrichum crown rot. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, June 2007

HS-1112, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by A.R. Rafie, Carlos Balerdi, Jonathan Crane, presents the findings of surveys of consumers and industry to determine their assessment of lychee's potential to appeal to American consumers and eventyally to become as popular as other tropical fruits such as pineapple and mango. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2007.

Circular 1525, a 6-page fact sheet by Roy P.E. Yanong, Kathleen H. Hartman, Craig A. Watson, Jeffrey E. Hill, B. Denise Petty, and Ruth Francis-Floyd, provides a discussion of terminology used to describe the deliberate ending of life of a fish, reviews of four major guidance documents with the limitations of each, and a disscussion of general considerations. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, June 2007.

EENY-411, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Donald W. Hall, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It provides information about this beautiful moth with moon-like spots. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2007.

ENH-1070, a 9-page fact sheet by Robert H. Stamps, Jeffrey G. Norcini, Timothy K. Broschat and Charles W. Meister, lists herbicides for use in nurseries to reduce weed management costs in nurseries and maintenance costs in landscapes. Includes a tables of tolerant palms and cycads for pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, June 2007.

FOR-124, a 4-page fact sheet by Chris Demers, replaces a 1997 document with updated information on Internet technology and the latest forest resource Web sites available. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, August 2007.

FOR-110, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Miriam S. Wyman and Taylor V. Stein, defines eco- and nature-based toursim, provides startistics, and discusses positive and negative aspects, community planning, and describes some successful examples. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, April 2007.

EENY-379, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by G. W. Dekle, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It provides information about this larva of a tiny purple- and yellow-marked moth which is a pest of container- and field-grown azalea nursery stock. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2007.

FE-693, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Donna J. Lee, Damian C. Adams, and Frederick J. Rossi, reports results from a 20-year simulation model on the economic impacts of public investment in prevention and eradication of this bio-fouling organism which is expected to reach Florida in the near future, with particular attention to the effect on Lake Okeechobee. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, August 2007.

FCS2252, a 4-page fact sheet by Suzanna D. Smith, provides guidelines for parents to communicate well with their child's teacher. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, August 2007.

AEC-385, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Brian E. Myers, provides workshop presenters with key characteristics of correctly designed workshops for adult learners. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, August 2007.

FSHN07-04, a 5-page factsheet by Ronald H. Schmidt and Debby Newslow, explains the process of determining Critical Control Points in a HACCP system. Includes a helpful decision tree. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, July 2007.

FSHN07-05, a 7-page fact sheet by Ronald H. Schmidt and Debby Newslow, takes readers through the process of establishing Critical Limits and monitoring Critical Control Points to ensure food safety in a HACCP system. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, July 2007.