A Wireworm Glyphonix bimarginatus (Schaeffer) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Elateridae) by Dakshina R. Seal, Rafia A. Khan

“…This document describes its distribution, life cycle and biology, hosts, economic importance, and management. Also available on the Featured Creatures website at http://entomology.ifas.ufl.edu/creatures. …”
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Predatory Mite, Neoseiulus californicus (McGregor) (Arachnida: Acari: Phytoseiidae) by Elena M. Rhodes, Oscar E. Liburd

“…N. californicus prefers Tetranychid mites as food, but will also consume other mite species, small insects, such as thrips, and even pollen when the primary prey is unavailable. …”
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Biology and Management of Hairy Bittercress (Cardamine hirsuta) in Ornamental Crop Production by Chris Marble, Shawn Steed, Nathan S. Boyd

“… Bittercress commonly grows in the potting media of container-grown ornamentals and often through drainage holes in nursery containers. It also can be a problem in propagation houses, greenhouses, and in the field. …”
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INSTITUTIONAL MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS IN ROLE OF ATTRACTING FOREIGN DIRECT INVESTMENTS TO BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA by Mustafa Sinanagić, Beriz Čivić, Alma Kamarić

“… The problem frequently faced by companies from transition and developing countries in attraction of Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) is lack of an adequate institutional framework which would adequately promote the potential those companies have through its activities, and with that also influence the attraction of foreign capital. …”
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Important Things to Know about Medicare: Introduction and Overview by Amanda Terminello, Martie Gillen

“…The information in this series is based on the most current data available and includes several changes with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. This guide was also written using Florida guidelines when appropriate. …”
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Weed Control for Winter Faba Bean Cover Crop in South Florida by Dennis C. Odero

“…Faba bean is an important leguminous winter crop in warm temperate and subtropical areas that has been cultivated for more than 10,000 years as a source of protein in human and livestock diets. It is also grown to enhance yields of other crops. Faba bean provides nitrogen in agricultural systems through the unique process of biological fixation of atmospheric nitrogen by symbiosis with Rhizobium bacteria. …”
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Vector-borne Rickettsia Pathogens by Yuexun Tian, Phillip E. Kaufman, Cynthia C. Lord

“…Prevention and management of disease-causing Rickettsia species, mainly for vector control agencies and entities, are also discussed. This publication is written for audiences of all ages and with any educational background and serves as a resource for public education. …”
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Enhanced zebra optimization algorithm and applications of power allocation in SDWN by LI Jiajia, DONG Ligang, JIANG Xian

“…By introducing exploration factors and perturbation parameters into the zebra optimization algorithm, EZOA enhanced global search and local exploitation capabilities, while also improving the foraging strategy to increase algorithm diversity. …”
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STUDY REGARDING THE INFLUENCE OF CORROSIVE AGENTS ON THE SURFACE OF METALLIC MATERIAL LIKE STEEL by OLGA POPA, ANDREI-VLAD CIUBOTARIU, COSMIN CONSTANTIN GRIGORAȘ, ANA-MARIA ROȘU, VALENTIN ZICHIL

“…Also, the AFM images and topographies of metallic surface confirm this conclusion. …”
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Yaupon Psyllid Gyropsylla ilecis (Ashmead) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Aphalaridae) by Mark Wilhelm, Matthew Borden, Adam Dale

“…The yaupon holly, native to the southeastern United States, is used as an ornamental tree or shrub and has also been used for centuries to produce a caffeinated, tea-like beverage. …”
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Mercy, love and salvatioin in orthodox spirituality by N. Dumitrascu

“…It is a form of love which is not wasted in temporary and sentimental effusions, but actualised in concrete deeds, with the ultimate example supplied by Christ. Mercy also functions as a medicine against social inequality, serving to suppress the kinds of injustices present in every political system, as well as social solidarity. …”
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How to Calculate a Partial Nitrogen Mass Budget for Potato by Rishi Prasad, George Hochmuth

“…The results will be increased N fertilizer use efficiency, increased environmental protection, and reduced economic losses associated with potato cultivation. This document will also aid county agents, environmental management advisors, and government agency staff members who help farmers improve and implement nutrient BMPs to protect water quality. …”
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Important Things to Know about Medicare: Introduction and Overview by Amanda Terminello, Martie Gillen

“…The information in this series is based on the most current data available and includes several changes with the implementation of the Affordable Care Act. This guide was also written using Florida guidelines when appropriate. …”
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Calvyn oor die leiding van die Heilige Gees in die verklaring van die Skrif by P. C. Potgieter

“…While he firmly believed in the divine inspiration and clarity (claritas) of the Bible, he also recognised the total depravity of mankind. He therefore concluded that only by illuminating their minds through the Holy Spirit will human beings be able to understand the true meaning of Scripture. …”
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Worker Protection Standard: Information at a Central Location by Frederick M. Fishel, Tatiana Sanchez

“…This revised 4-page document provides general guidance to help you comply with the requirements of the Federal Worker Protection Standard (WPS) for agricultural pesticides, 40 CFR part 170, as amended in 2015. It also addresses specific information that agricultural establishments must display at a central location for their employees. …”
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Thyroid Storm Triggered by Rotavirus Infection in a 10-Year-Old Girl by Masazumi Miyahara, Shizuka Otsuki

“…In more severe cases, it can also lead to altered consciousness and seizures. …”
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Pest Identification Guide: Melon Thrips, Thrips palmi Karny by Jeffrey D. Cluever, Hugh A. Smith

“…Feeding on the leaves results in yellowing followed by death of leaf. Leaf feeding can also cause terminal growth to be discolored, stunted, and malformed. …”
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Nutrition of Florida Citrus Trees, 3rd Edition: Chapter 9. Irrigation Management to Improve Nutrient Uptake by Kelly T. Morgan, Thomas A. Obreza, Davie Kadyampakeni, Said Hamido, Rhuanito Soranz Ferrarezi, Mongi Zekri

“…Much of the information provided in this document on nutrients, application methods, leaf and soil sampling and irrigation scheduling are also effective for huanglongbing (HLB) affected citrus trees. …”
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Watermelon Production Budget for North Florida by Kevin Athearn, Marina Burani Arouca, Robert C. Hochmuth, Josh H. Freeman, Nicholas Dufault, Benjamin Broughton, Tatiana Sanchez, Luke Harlow, Henry T. Pittman, Mark Warren

“…We estimate costs for fixed assets, equipment operation, labor, materials, services, harvesting and marketing. We also estimate yield and potential returns. A budget summary and sensitivity table are provided. …”
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Herbicide Resistant Weeds by Curtis R. Rainbolt, Brent A. Sellers, Jason A. Ferrell, Greg E. MacDonald

“…Poor or incomplete control may also be due to the ability of a weed to tolerate a particular herbicide. …”
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