Lawn Caterpillars by Eileen A. Buss, Robert Meagher

“…Young caterpillars, or larvae, injure turfgrass by chewing notches along the edge of the leaves. This creates a ragged appearance (Figure 1) that may be hard to notice at first. …”
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Hydrilla Stem Weevil: Bagous hydrillae O’Brien by Emma Weeks, Jim Cuda, Michael J. Grodowitz

“…Larvae of the weevil mine hydrilla stems and the adults feed on the stems and submerged leaves. This weevil was discovered during overseas surveys for biological control agents for hydrilla during the 1980s and was first introduced to the U.S. in Florida in 1991 after extensive host-specificity testing. …”
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Potassium (K) for Citrus Trees by Mongi Zekri, Tom Obreza

“…Potassium moves from leaves to fruit and seeds as they develop. Potassium is necessary for several basic physiological functions such as the formation of sugars and starch, synthesis of proteins, normal cell division and growth, and neutralization of organic acids. …”
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A TESTIMONY TO THE IMMORTALITY OF THE STRING QUARTET GENRE: GLOSSE BY LUCIANO BERIO by Tudor FERARU

“…Yet, this work emerges as a very coherent one, leaving a strong impression of continuity, as well as distinctiveness of the individual ideas. …”
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Identification of Sedge and Sedge-Like Weeds in Florida Citrus by Stephen H. Futch, David W. Hall

“…In annual forms, the stem is solitary to mostly several with basal leaves. Perennial forms have a thick rootstock or an erect to horizontal underground rhizome usually with shortened internodes. …”
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Foliar or Bud Nematodes in Florida Strawberries by Johan Desaeger, Joseph W. Norling

“…Foliar/bud nematodes can have a devastating effect on strawberries, as plants become stunted with curled up leaves, and little or no flowers and fruits are produced. …”
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Ananas comosus: Pineapple by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“…Pineapples are perennial, herbaceous plants with bright green, spiny leaves that form a rosette. They thrive in USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11 and are used for ornamental purposes as well as fruit production. …”
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Ipomoea stolonifera Fiddle-Leaf Morning Glory by Edward Gilman

“…It details the plant’s characteristics, including its rapid growth, glossy green leaves, and white funnel-shaped flowers. The fiddle-leaf morning glory is noted for its high drought and salt tolerance, making it well-suited for coastal landscapes as a ground cover or sand binder. …”
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Acalypha hispida: Chenille Plant by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“…The plant is evergreen, with ovate, medium-green leaves and requires full sun for optimal growth. It is commonly used as an accent, hedge, or container plant due to its long blooming period and ornamental features. …”
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Insect Management for Leafy Vegetables (Lettuce, Endive and Escarole) by Gregg S. Nuessly, Susan E. Webb

“… Damage to leafy vegetables results from holes chewed in leaves by caterpillars and beetles, leaf mining by fly larvae and disease transmission and head contamination by piercing sucking insects. …”
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Spanish Moss, Ball Moss, and Lichens - Harmless Epiphytes by Joe Sewards, Sydney Park Brown

“…Without soil as a source of nutrients, epiphytic plants have evolved the capacity to obtain minerals dissolved in water that flows across leaves and down branches. This 3-page fact sheet was written by Joe Sewards and Sydney Park Brown, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, September 2013. …”
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Managing Thrips and Tomato Spotted Wilt in Pepper by Joe Funderburk, Steve Olson, Julianne Stavisky, Yolanda Avila

“…Feeding and egg-laying by thrips results in distortion, discoloration, silvering, and bronzing of leaves and fruits of vegetables reducing their market value. …”
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Coreopsis leavenworthii by Edward F. Gilman, Jeffrey G. Norcini, Teresa Howe

“…These colorful plants have pinnately to bipinnately compound leaves. In cultivation, this species has more foliage than what would normally be seen in the wild. …”
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Erythrina leafminer (suggested common name); Leucoptera erythrinella Busck, 1900 (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Lyonetiidae) by Andrei Sourakov

“…The larvae feed inside the leaves, making elaborate and characteristic mines, which from a distance appear to be discolorations of the leaf itself. …”
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Acalypha pendula by Edward F. Gilman

“…In the full sun it forms a thick canopy of tiny, serrated leaves no more than 3/4 inches long by 1/2 inches wide (Figure 1). …”
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Potato Physiological Disorders - Growth Cracks by Chad M. Hutchinson

“… Growth cracking is a physiological disorder of the potato tuber in which the tuber splits while growing. The split heals but leaves a fissure in the tuber. Growth cracks generally start at the bud or apical end of the potato and can extend lengthwise. …”
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2018–2019 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Greasy Spot by Megan M. Dewdney

“…Greasy spot is usually more severe on leaves of grapefruit, pineapples, Hamlins, and tangelos than on Valencias, Temples, Murcotts, or most tangerines and their hybrids. …”
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Fire in the Wildland-Urban Interface: Selecting and Maintaining Firewise Plants for Landscaping by J. Douglas Doran, Cotton K. Randall, Alan J. Long

“… This extension publication outlines plant characteristics that have the greatest effect on flammability, as discussed at three levels: plant parts (primarily leaves), whole plants, and groups of plants. Selecting firewise plants can reduce wildfire risk, but during drought conditions, most plants will burn if exposed to enough heat, regardless of their flammability. …”
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Grape Leaffolder, Desmia funeralis (Hübner) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Pyraustidae) by Frank W. Mead, Susan E. Webb

“…In Florida the grape leaffolder has done substantial damage to grape leaves in September and October when growers have discontinued their spray programs after harvest. …”
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Sugarcane Ring Spot by Philippe Rott, Jack C. Comstock, Hardev S. Sandhu, Richard N. Raid

“…Ring spot usually affects only the older leaves, and therefore is considered a minor disease. …”
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