'Micro-Tina' and 'Micro-Gemma' Miniature Dwarf Tomatoes by John W. Scott, Brent K. Harbaugh, E. A. Baldwin

“… 'Micro-Tina' is a red-fruited, miniature dwarf tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) cultivar of a type similar to 'Micro-Tom' (Scott and Harbaugh, 1989) but with sweeter flavor. 'Micro-Gemma' is a gold-fruited, miniature dwarf with superior flavor to that of 'Micro-Gold' (Scott and Harbaugh, 1995). …”
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Frequently Asked Questions about Evapotranspiration (ET) Irrigation Controllers by Paul Monaghan, Ondine Wells, Michael Dukes, Maria Morera, Laura A. Warner

“…An evapotranspiration irrigation controller is a device that uses data about the landscape, the type of irrigation system, and local weather conditions to determine when and how much to irrigate. …”
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The role of religious values in extending social protection: a South African perspective by L. G. Mpedi

“…In addition, the article investigates the nature of the relationship between informal coping mechanisms (such as those in AICs) and formal social security, i.e. whether informal social security strengthens or weakens formal social security. …”
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2012 Cost Estimates of Establishing and Producing Papaya (Carica papaya) in South Florida by Edward A. Evans, Fredy H. Ballen, Jonathan H. Crane

“…Still, there are a lot of concerns as to whether the crop can be profitable in light of declining yields. …”
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What Is the ENSO Climatology Tool? by Caroline Staub, Clyde W. Fraisse, Eduardo Gelcer, Daniel R. Dourte

“… On a global scale, periodic anomalies in sea surface temperatures coupled with shifts in atmospheric pressure and winds, such as those associated with the El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO), can have profound impacts on weather conditions. ENSO affects atmospheric circulation patterns well into the midlatitudes and is the leading driver of seasonal climate variability in the United States. …”
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Developing a Mentorship Program in Higher Education Institutions by Jonathan M. Orsini, Matthew P. Benge, Hannah S. Carter

“…Administrators are faced with the need for more diverse programs which require facilities, faculty, and services, and must decide whether to develop talent internally or recruit new qualified candidates (Kutchner & Kleschick, 2016). …”
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Managing Your Tropical Fruit Grove Under Changing Water Table Levels by Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, Bruce Schaffer

“… This fact sheet has been prepared by IFAS faculty working with tropical fruit crops in an effort to assist growers manage their groves under conditions of flooding, high water tables, or drought. Although weather events cannot be controlled, becoming familiar with the effects of a high water table, flooding, or drought on tropical fruit crops may assist growers in managing their fruit trees so they survive these events with minimal or no damage. …”
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Role of Packaging in Society and the Environment by Kenneth Berger

“…Environmental Protection Agency, the largest segment of municipal solid waste is the Containers/Packaging component. Whether by weight (32 percent) or by volume (30 percent), containers and packaging products are the dominant materials in the waste stream. …”
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Intergenerational Justice in Public Finance: A Canadian case study by Paul Kershaw

“…This study examines whether Canadian governments have adapted budgets for the ageing population in accordance with norms of intergenerational justice. …”
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Not Too Young to Run? Age requirements and young people in elected office by Mona Lena Krook, Mary K. Nugent

“…In this paper, we draw on global data to assess whether lower eligibility ages will in fact lead to higher levels of youth participation. …”
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Aplicabilidad del Pronóstico de Variabilidad Climática Estacional: El Manejo de Riesgos en la Producción del Tomate en el sur del Estado de Florida by Norman Breuer, Clyde Fraisse, Gene McAvoy, David Letson

“…It describes the difference between weather and climate, suggests climate-based management options available to tomato growers, and discusses economic and risk management implications of seasonal climate variability for tomato producers and extensionists in South Florida. …”
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Methods to Relieve Heat Stress for Florida Dairies by Izabella M. Toledo, Ray A. Bucklin, Geoffrey E. Dahl, David K. Beede

“… The hot and humid weather in Florida affects dairy cattle performance throughout the year, and producers who hope to achieve optimum production from their dairy cows must provide them with relief from heat and humidity. …”
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Cornsilk Fly (suggested common name), Euxesta stigmatias Loew (Insecta: Diptera: Otitidae) by Gregg S. Nuessly, John L. Capinera

“…Entire fields may have to be passed up for harvest if they went untreated for this destructive pest or if individual treatments were missed due to weather, time or other constraints. This document is EENY-224, one of a series of the Department of Entomology and Nematology, UF/IFAS Extension. …”
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Weed Management Guide for Florida Lawns by Joseph Bryan Unruh, Ramon G. Leon, Barry J. Brecke, Laurie E. Trenholm

“…Proper identification and some understanding of how and why weeds are present in a lawn are important when selecting the best control strategy. Knowing whether or not weeds were previously present in a particular area also helps homeowners prepare control measures in the future. …”
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Consumer Purchasing Habits of Florida Environmental Horticulture Products by Loretta N. Satterthwaite, John J. Haydu

“…Nine hundred and ten surveys were completed with required information on why a particular store was chosen for shopping, availability of planned purchase items, and whether or not the final purchase matched the intentions of the buyer. …”
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EMPIRE, TRINITY, AND IRONY: RHETORIC AND THE BOOK OF REVELATION by Rian Venter

“… The article investigates the question as to whether the use of an intentional reading approach, such as the rhetorical one, could generate innovative avenues for constructing a doctrine of God. …”
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HISTORY AND POLITICS OF CURRENCY CHANGES IN NIGERIA UP TO 2008 by SHINA ALIMI, ABIMBOLA ADESOJI

“… Whether from the pound sterling to the naira or from lower to higher denominations or even from one colour to another, Nigerian currency has gone through changes at different times in its history. …”
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Controlled-Release and Slow-Release Fertilizers as Nutrient Management Tools by Guodong Liu, Lincoln Zotarelli, Yuncong Li, David Dinkins, Qingren Wang, Monica Ozores-Hampton

“…The characteristics of each fertilizer type determine whether its use poses an advantage or a disadvantage to a farmer. …”
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Disaster Planning: Important Papers and Documents by Josephine Turner

“… Disasters are a part of life. Whether the disaster is a hurricane, tornado or a terrorist attack preparation is the key to survival and to clean up after the event. …”
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Multicultural Pentecostal Congregations: by D.N. Andrew, W.J. Schoeman, L.J.S. Botes

“…The data collected were analysed through the Atlas.ti program and findings were divided into themes that answered the question whether multicultural congregations create a space for the inclusion of the gifts and ministry of women. …”
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