HS1180, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Bielinski M. Santos and Gary E. Vallad, examines the effectiveness of shoot pruning to control bacterial spot infestation and improve yield of tomato. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1180
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HS1181 Mineral Nutrition Contributes to Plant Disease and Pest Resistance
HS1181, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Timothy M. Spann and Arnold W. Schumann, provides a summary of plant mineral nutrition, discussing how nutrient levels may affect plant growth and potential susceptibility to plant diseases and pests. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1181
HS1166 Methyl Bromide Fumigant REDs Regulations Overview
HS1166, a 10-page fact sheet by Andrew M. MacRae and Joseph Noling, provides growers, applicators, and owner/operators with an overview of new mitigation measures and reporting requirements for methyl bromide. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1166
HS1167 Overview of New EPA Regulations Affecting Use of Metam Sodium and Metam Potassium
HS1167, a 10-page fact sheet by Andrew MacRae and Joseph Noling, provides a a general overview of the new mitigation measures growers and certified applicators will be required to implement, based on the new reregistration eligibility decisions (REDs) for metam sodium and metam potassium. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1167
HS1168 Chloropicrin Fumigant REDs Regulations Overview
HS1168, a 10-page fact sheet by Andrew MacRae and Joseph Noling, provides an overview of the new measures that will be required for fumigant applicators and growers using chloropicrin. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1168
HS1171 Considerations for Use of Roundup® and Similar Products in the Home Landscape
HS1171, a 4-page fact sheet by Andrew W. MacRae and Marina D’Abreau, describes the type of Roundup® products available to homeowners and provides tips to limit off-target movement of glyphosate products. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1171
HS1174 Proper Application of the 3-Way Fumigant System for the Post-Methyl-Bromide Era
HS1174, a 2-page fact sheet by Andrew W. MacRae, describes the 3-Way system — using a combination of three fumigants to achieve control of nematodes, diseases, and weeds — as a methyl-bromide alternative for the control of soilborne pests, and discusses considerations for growers in selecting fumigant systems. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1174
HS1173 Common Purslane Biology and Control in Fruiting Vegetables, Cucurbits, and Small Fruits
HS1173, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Andrew W. MacRae, describes this drought resistant annual with succulent leaves found in most habitats in Florida — classification, seedling identification, mature plant, management considerations, and chemical control. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1173
HS1175 Managing Yellow and Purple Nutsedge in Florida Strawberry Fields
HS1175, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Andrew W. MacRae, gives management guidelines for these perennial weeds that are well adapted for growth in plasticulture production systems. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1175
HS1172 Florida Pusley Biology and Control in Fruiting Vegetables, Cucurbits, and Small Fruits
HS1172, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Andrew W. MacRae, describes this drought-resistant annual with hairy leaves and stems that is common in row middles, strawberry production fields, and organic mulch for highbush blueberries — classification, seedling identification, mature plant, management considerations, and classical control. Includes reference. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1172
HS1164 Microgreens: A New Specialty Crop
HS1164, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Danielle D. Treadwell, Robert Hochmuth, Linda Landrum, and Wanda Laughlin, provides an overview of this new type of market crop and its production. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1164
HS1179 Homeowner Detection of and Recommendations for Mitigating Redbay Ambrosia Beetle-Laurel Wilt Disease on Redbay and Avocado Trees in the Home Landscape
HS1179, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Jonathan H. Crane and Jason A. Smith, provides homeowners with an update on redbay ambrosia beetle-laurel wilt disease in Florida, how the beetle and pathogen are spread, symptoms of infestations, and recommendations for homeowners. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1179
HS1176 American Black Nightshade Biology and Control in Fruiting Vegetables, Cucurbits, and Small Fruits
HS1176, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Andrew W. MacRae, describes this weed common in fruting vegetable fields, cucurbit, and strawberry production — classification, seedling identification, mature plant, management considerations, and chemical control. Includes reference. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1176
HS1169 Maximizing the Efficacy of Soil Fumigant Applications for Raised Bed Plasticulture Systems of Florida
HS1169, a 5-page fact sheet by Andrew MacRae, Joseph Noling, and Crystal Snodgrass, describes several factors in crop production that should be considered to maximize the efficacy of alternatives to methyl bromide. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1169
HS1177 Homeowner Considerations Prior to Selecting a Weed Control Product
HS1177, a 3-page fact sheet by Andrew W. MacRae and Marina D’Abreau, coaches homeowners to consider weed type and location in the landscape in selecting a herbicide as part of an effective weed management program. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1177
HS1178 Goosegrass Biology and Control in Fruiting Vegetables, Cucurbits, and Small Fruits
HS1178, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Andrew W. MacRae, describes this large grass common in mulched row crops and blueberry production fields — classification, seedling identification, mature plant, management considerations, and chemical control. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1178
HS1170 Nonchemical Weed Control for Home Landscapes and Gardens
HS1170, a 3-page fact sheet by Andrew MacRae and Marina D’Abreau, lists some of the most common options for nonchemical weed control and descriptions of their pros and cons. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1170
CIR1264/PI045 Florida Crop/Pest Management Profile: Eggplant
Revised! Circular 1264, an 11-page fact sheet by Mark A. Mossler and O. Norman Nesheim, profiles eggplant production in Florida, including production facts, regions, practices, worker activities, and pest management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pi045
HS188/WG025 Weed Control in Beans and Peas (Bush, Pole, Lima Beans, English Peas, and Southern Peas)
HS188, a 5-page fact sheet by William M. Stall, provides updated recommendations for weed control in beans and peas. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wg025
HS189/WG028 Weed Control in Cole or Brassica Leafy Vegetables (Broccoli, Cabbage, Cauliflower, Collards, Mustard, Turnips, Kale)
HS189, a 7-page fact sheet by William M. Stall, provides updated recommendations for weed control in cole or brassica leafy vegetable crops. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wg028