World Markets for Organic Fruits and Vegetables by James J. Ferguson

“…This fact sheet lists the contents and summarizes the main findings of that report with the intention that this information will aid Florida organic fruit and vegetable growers and others in assessing their export potential for European and Japanese markets. …”
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New Plants for Florida: Tropical Fruit by Alan H. Chambers, Jonathan H. Crane, Richard L. Jones, Mary Duryea, Berry J. Treat

“… Florida tropical fruit industry acreage has fluctuated during the past 70 years due to natural disasters, foreign competition and changes in the U.S. demographics. …”
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Irrigation, Nutrition, and Citrus Fruit Quality by Mongi Zekri, Thomas A. Obreza, Robert Koo, Fernando M. Alferez

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New Plants for Florida: Stone Fruit by Richard L. Jones, Mary Duryea, Berry J. Treat, Wayne Sherman

“… Peach, nectarine, plum, apricot and cherry are called stone fruit because of their central hard pit. Because of Florida’s warm climate, breeding programs for stone fruit have focused on developing “low-chill” varieties – those that can grow and produce fruit with very few hours of chilling or cold weather in the winter. …”
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Importation of Tropical Fruits from Thailand by Edward A. Evans, Sikavas Nalampang

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MyPyramid Scramble: Fantastic Fruits by Linda B. Bobroff

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Thinning Florida Peaches for Larger Fruit by Yuru Chang, Ali Sarkhosh, Jeffrey Brecht, Peter C. Andersen

“… Fruit size is an important factor in a fruit crop’s marketability. …”
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Irrigation, Nutrition, and Citrus Fruit Quality by Mongi Zekri, Tom A. Obreza, Robert Koo

“…SL 207/SS426: Irrigation, Nutrition, and Citrus Fruit Quality (ufl.edu) …”
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Development and evaluation of punching mechanism for de-seeding of ber fruit by Bharath Kumar Komatineni, B. Manjula, Sanwal Singh Meena, V. Kavan Kumar, Utkarsh Dwivedi, Akuleti Saikumar, Seelam Jaya Krishna, Sumit Kumar Vishwakarma

Subjects: “…Ber Fruit…”
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E-Commerce: Marketing Gift Fruit on the Internet by Robert L. Degner, Kimberly L. Morgan

“… There are two objectives of this paper: (1) to examine and critique the current Internet marketing practices of gift fruit shippers, and (2) to provide suggestions for improved Internet marketing efforts. …”
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Facts About Citrus Fruits and Juices: Grapefruit by Gail C. Rampersaud

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Chemical characterization of fruits of Garcinia brasiliensis Mart. by Caroline Woelffel Silva, Patricia Cristina Gonçalves, Camile Zanichelli Costa, Karla Lírio Soares, Patrícia Berilli Batista, Stephano Marques, Mário Roberto Maróstica Júnior, Stanislau Bogusz Junior, Oscar Núñez, Rodrigo Scherer

“…Fresh fruit pulp has 12% carbohydrates, 2.8% fiber and low fat content. …”
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MyPlate Foods to Increase: Fruits and Vegetables by Jonathan Holzinger, Karla Shelnutt, Gail Kauwell

“…Fruits and vegetables should be a main component of every meal. …”
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Factors Affecting Herbicide Use in Fruits and Vegetables by C. E. Rouse, Peter J. Dittmar

“…Proper herbicide application is critical for fruit and vegetable growers to effectively manage weeds. …”
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Control of Rapid Postharvest Decays of Tomato Fruit by Jerry A. Bartz, Steven A. Sargent, D. J. Huber

“…The decay spreads within cartons of tomatoes, producing wet patches in the bottom and sides of the container, a condition called “wet-boxes.” Affected fruit are out-of-grade either prior to shipment or upon arrival at the receiver. …”
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Caribbean Fruit Fly Management in Florida Peaches by Amanda Coleen Hodges, Cory Penca

Subjects: “…Caribbean Fruit Fly…”
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Deciduous Fruit for the Home Garden in Central Florida by T. E. Crocker, A. J. Rose, Jeffrey G. Williamson, Peter C. Andersen

“…Andersen, describes the various types of orchard fruits, their suitability to the Florida home orchard, and the process involved in raising a home orchard. …”
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Nematodes of Backyard Deciduous Fruit Trees in Florida by Jimmy R. Rich, Robert A. Dunn, Peter C. Andersen

“…Andersen, provides an introduction to nematodes for the home owner, with sections discussing why nematodes are a pest, what they do to fruit crops, what kinds of nematodes affect fruit trees in Florida, how to tell if a problem comes from nematodes, how to manage nematodes, and key considerations. …”
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Botrytis Fruit Rot or Gray Mold of Strawberry by James C. Mertely, Natalia A. Peres

“…PP230/PP152: Botrytis Fruit Rot or Gray Mold of Strawberry (ufl.edu) …”
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Botrytis Fruit Rot or Gray Mold of Strawberry by J. C. Mertely, M. S. Oliveira, Natalia A Peres

“… Botrytis fruit rot (BFR), also known as gray mold, is caused by the fungus Botrytis cinerea and is one of the most important diseases of strawberry in Florida and worldwide. …”
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