Biology and Control of Japanese Climbing Fern (Lygodium japonicum) by Patrick J. Minogue, Stella Jones, Kimberly K. Bohn, Rick L. Williams

“…Williams, describes this non-native, invasive vine which is widespread in damp areas in north and West Florida — its biology and control measures. …”
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Cycas revoluta, Sago Palm by Robert J. Northrop, Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, Heather V. Quintana

“…Quintana, describes this evergreen cycad native to the tropical islands of southern Japan, but grows well in the subtropics of the United States — scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. …”
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Woolly oak aphids Stegophylla brevirostris Quednau and Diphyllaphis microtrema Quednau (Insecta: Hemiptera: Aphididae) by Susan E. Halbert

“…Two genera of woolly oak aphids occur in Florida, each including one known native Florida species. One species, Stegophylla brevirostris Quednau, is common, and the other, Diphyllaphis microtrema Quednau, is rare. …”
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Biology and Control of Indian Jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana): A Weed to Watch in Florida Pastures and Natural Areas by Brent Sellers

“…SS-AGR-307, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Brent Sellers, describes this large shrub native to southern Asia and eastern Africa, and which is reported in Miami-Dade, Lee, and Glades counties — it’s identification, habitat and ecology, spread, and control. …”
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Invasive Species of Florida's Coastal Waters: The Asian Green Mussel (Perna viridis) by Maia McGuire, John Stevely

“…SGEF-175, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Maia McGuire and John Stevely, describes this non-native marine animal that has been found in numerous locations in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina —  distribution, biology, habitat, impacts, and what people can do. …”
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‘Callide’ Rhodesgrass by Joao Vendramini, Ann Blount, Yoana Newman, C. G. Chambliss, Martin B. Adjei

“…Adjei, describes this robust, warm-season perennial grass native from Africa, useful in southern Florida for fall and winter grazing — establishment, management of established stands, and pests. …”
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A monstrificação dos irlandeses na imaginação geográfica de Giraldus Cambrensis by Raimundo Sousa

“…By analyzing Topographia Hibernica, first topographical description of Ireland, written by the medieval chronicler Giraldus Cambrensis, this paper investigates how the British colonial discourse sought to legitimize the colonization of the territory turning the native inhabitants into monsters. By assigning the Irish, under the sign of abjection, all sorts of gender anomalies based on the representation of repertoires offered by medieval Teratology, Cambrensis characterized Ireland as a hotbed of monstrous sexualities and thus tries to naturalize colonization as a necessary civilizing process.…”
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Illicium parviflorum Anise, Yellow Anisetree, Star Anise by Edward Gilman

“… This document provides an insightful overview of the longstalk holly, a broadleaf evergreen native to East Asia. It highlights the plant’s ornamental qualities, such as its smooth leaves, pyramidal shape, and red fruits that attract birds. …”
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Illicium parviflorum Anise, Yellow Anisetree, Star Anise by Edward Gilman

“… This document provides an insightful overview of the longstalk holly, a broadleaf evergreen native to East Asia. It highlights the plant’s ornamental qualities, such as its smooth leaves, pyramidal shape, and red fruits that attract birds. …”
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Biology and Control of Indian Jujube (Ziziphus mauritiana): A Weed to Watch in Florida Pastures and Natural Areas by Brent Sellers

“…SS-AGR-307, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Brent Sellers, describes this large shrub native to southern Asia and eastern Africa, and which is reported in Miami-Dade, Lee, and Glades counties — it’s identification, habitat and ecology, spread, and control. …”
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Phenolic Extracts from Vaccinium corymbosum L. Loaded in Microemulsions and Liposomes as Enhancers of Olive Oil Oxidative Stability by Nikolina Liović, Perica Bošković, Ivana Drvenica, Anet Režek Jambrak, Ana Marija Dropulić, Greta Krešić, Viktor Nedović, Branko Bugarski, Zoran Zorić, Sandra Pedisić, Tea Bilušić

“…(raw, pasteurized, freeze-dried and treated with high-intensity ultrasound), and at testing their antioxidant potential in the prevention of olive oil oxidation in the native state and encapsulated into microemulsions and liposomes systems. …”
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Optimizing Bioaugmentation for Pharmaceutical Stabilization of Sewage Sludge: A Study on Short-Term Composting Under Real Conditions by Gabriela Angeles-De Paz, Juan Cubero-Cardoso, Clementina Pozo, Concepción Calvo, Elisabet Aranda, Tatiana Robledo-Mahón

“…Hence, this work aimed to explore a shorter and yet effective composting process by simultaneously implementing the inoculation of a native microbial consortium and the fungus <i>Penicillium oxalicum</i> XD 3.1 in composting piles of sewage sludge and olive prunings. …”
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Conducting genetic epidemiology research on hyperuricaemia and gout in an indigenous community in Guam - a feasibility study by Yvette C. Paulino, Frank Camacho, Tristan VC Paulino, Delores J. Lee, Lisa Linda Natividad, Elizabeth Matisoo-Smith, Tony R. Merriman, Anna L. Gosling

“…Results Of the 359 participants, most self-identified as Native CHamorus (61.6%) followed by Other Micronesians (22.0%), and Filipinos (15.6%). …”
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Callistemon salignus, White Bottlebrush by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Robert J. Northrop

“…Native to Australia, this evergreen tree has use as an ornamental tree that produces moderate shade along a street, median, or yard. …”
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Il Cilento ‘fuori di sé’. Crisi e conflitti psicologici, sociali e culturali in un’emigrazione dal Sud Italia verso altri continenti (fine ‘800-‘900) by Domenico Ienna

“…The contribution makes use of the analysis of many letters, sent from migrants to Americas and Australia to relatives and friends of native villages, to act as an intermediary between country frustrations and suffered/inebriating transoceanic "disorientations".…”
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Florida's Introduced Birds: Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) by Steve A. Johnson, Monica McGarrity

“…It describes this shy wetland bird accidently released into the wild during Hurricane Andrew — similar species, native ranges and habitats, mode of introduction, introduced range and habitats, ecology, ecological impacts, impacts to people and pets, solutions, and how you can help. …”
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False Chinch Bug Nysius raphanus Howard (Insecta: Hemiptera: Lygaeidae) by Babu Panthi, Braden Evans, Justin Renkema

“… The false chinch bug, Nysius raphanus Howard, is a small, greyish, native North American herbivorous seed bug. It is recognized as the most serious pest among members of the genus Nysius, but reports of heavy infestations and serious crop damage are uncommon. …”
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Nostalgie et posthistoire dans quelques utopies louis-quatorziennes (1675-1714) by Peter Murvai

“…Thus, inside this paradigm, the hypothesis of a correlation between the classical narrative utopias and the ideology of progress doesn’t stand scrutiny given the fact that these texts reject the foundations of liberalism in the name of the old ideal of the civic republicanism and of the simplicity of the Native Americans.…”
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Florida's Introduced Birds: Purple Swamphen (Porphyrio porphyrio) by Steve A. Johnson, Monica McGarrity

“…It describes this shy wetland bird accidently released into the wild during Hurricane Andrew — similar species, native ranges and habitats, mode of introduction, introduced range and habitats, ecology, ecological impacts, impacts to people and pets, solutions, and how you can help. …”
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Wildlife of Florida Factsheet: Northern Crested Caracara by Elizabeth Rose, Raoul Keith Boughton

“… The Wildlife of Florida Factsheet series was created to provide the public with a quick and accurate introduction to Florida’s wildlife, including both native and invasive species. Authors Elizabeth Rose and Raoul Boughton hope this 2-page fact sheet published by the UF/IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation will inspire people to learn more about the northern crested caracara and understand the amazing biodiversity of wildlife in general in the state of Florida and in their own backyards and communities. …”
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