Attitudes and Perceptions of Agricultural Water Use in Florida Expressed by the General Public and Local Officials by Courtney T. Owens, Alexa J. Lamm, Ricky W. Telg

“…Water remains Florida’s most plentiful natural resource but is at risk as the agriculture industry and Floridians demand more water for a variety of uses. This 4-page fact sheet discusses the media’s influence on perceptions of agricultural water use, the measurement of attitudes and perception towards agricultural water use, and ways to educate the general public and local officials on this issue. …”
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Beyond the Trees: A Systems Approach to Understanding Forest Health in the Southeastern United States by Geetha S. Iyer, Martha C. Monroe, Jason A. Smith

“…This 79-page educator guide includes six activities designed to help learners consider forest health from various viewpoints; understand interrelationships and feedback mechanisms in a forest system; visualize spatial and temporal mechanisms of forest system functions; appreciate the variety of threats to forest health; and consider their role as future forest stewards. …”
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Simulation and experimental study on olive drop injury by Weike Lan, Haotian Mu, Di Xin, Shijia Pan, Yuncai Yan, Wen Gao, Zijie Niu, Dongyan Zhang, Jun Zhang, Yongjie Cui

“…In this study, vibration harvesting drop tests and finite element simulations were performed on the olive variety ''Leccio'' to optimize the collision parameters to evaluate and predict the damage level and damage resistance of olives. …”
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Construction of Quality Index System and Screening of Characteristic Index of Rice for Different Uses by Cuiling ZHU, Shengyang JI, Yanjun LIU, Huaxin SONG, Yafang SHAO, Baiyi LU

“…The dominant producing areas of rice for fermentation products were the southeast coastal areas (Zhejiang) and the Yangtze River basin (Jiangxi, Hunan), high-quality varieties were Zhongzao 39, Zhongzao 33, and Xiangzao Xian 45, and the characteristic quality indexes were the amylose content, saccharification property and reducing sugar content. …”
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Interplanting Secondary Crops into Existing Strawberry Fields. by John R. Duval, E. A. Golden, Alicia Whidden

“…Seeds or transplants are planted 5-6 weeks before the end of the strawberry production season, dependent on strawberry variety. This practice allows for establishment of the secondary crop while the harvesting of strawberries continues. …”
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Spironucleus Infestations (Spironucleosis) in Freshwater Aquarium Fish by Ruth Francis-Floyd, Roy P. E. Yanong

“…Found in cold, temperate, and tropical climates, Spironucleus species can infect a variety of freshwater and marine ornamental and food fish, as well as crustaceans and shellfish. …”
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Alcohol and Drug Use During Adolescence: Problems and Solutions that Youth Professionals Need to Know by Kate Fogarty, Mark A. Brennan

“… Adolescents use and abuse of a variety of substances is an increasingly common concern for Extension agents. …”
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Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems—Lesson 3: Aquatic Ecosystems—Lakes, Springs & Rivers by Karen Blyler, Joy Jordan

“…The 4-H Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems curriculum provides an opportunity for young people to practice a variety of life skills while learning marine science concepts. …”
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Sap Beetle (Coleoptera: Nitidulidae) Management in Strawberries by Silvia I. Rondon, James F. Price, Daniel J. Cantliffe

“…They also are known to transport a variety of microorganisms that cause plant diseases; a few species can behave as predators of various ornamental pests (Dowd, 1991; Dowd and Weber, 1991). …”
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Beyond pleasurable and meaningful: Psychologically rich entertainment experiences. by Dominique S Wirz, Allison Eden, Ezgi Ulusoy, Morgan E Ellithorpe

“…However, psychologists have proposed a third component of well-being: psychological richness, which is characterized by variety, novelty, and interest. In this paper we explore the role of psychological richness in film and television entertainment experiences. …”
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Does Eco-label Format Influence Consumers’ Valuation of Fruit-Producing Plants? by Hayk Khachatryan, Alicia Rihn, Xuan Wei

“…With the increased demand, however, the number and variety of eco-labels describing the environmentally friendly qualities of plants has also increased, which could confuse consumers and decrease label effectiveness. …”
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Lemon Bacopa: Bacopa caroliniana by Lyn A. Gettys, Carl J. Della Torre

“… Lemon bacopa is a native aquatic and wetland plant that is a welcome inclusion in a variety of settings, including water gardens, aquatic ponds, and wetland restoration and mitigation sites. …”
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Forensic Entomology by Erika Andersen, Russell Mizell, Jessica Kochert, Joy Jordan

“…The field of forensic entomology focuses on the information that insects provide investigators about the time, location, and criminal negligence within a wide variety of criminal cases. This curriculum is a tool for teaching youth grades 6–8 about the contributions that insects make to the world of forensics. …”
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Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems—Lesson 2: Wetland Ecosystems—Freshwater Marshes and Swamps by Karen Blyler, Joy Jordan

“…The 4-H Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems curriculum provides an opportunity for young people to practice a variety of life skills while learning marine science concepts. …”
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Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems—Lesson 4: Coastal Ecosystems—Beach, Estuary, Marsh & Swamp by Karen Blyler, Joy Jordan

“…The 4-H Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems curriculum provides an opportunity for young people to practice a variety of life skills while learning marine science concepts. …”
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Read. This. Slowly: mimicking spoken pauses in text messages by Rachel C. Poirier, Andrew M. Cook, Celia M. Klin

“…More generally, the results demonstrate that texters make use of a variety of textisms to communicate social and emotional information.…”
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Freshwater Turtles of Belize by Venetia Briggs, Lauren Watine, Dustin Smith, Robin Bijlani, Rebecca Harvey, William Giuliano, Frank Mazzotti

“…Freshwater turtles live in rivers, creeks, and lagoons, and build their nests on the banks. They eat a variety of plants, aquatic vegetation, and fruits. …”
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Seed Production and Seed Sources of Organic Vegetables by Jennifer Bonina, Daniel J. Cantliffe

“…As a result, an increase in the variety and selection of many vegetables in retail supermarkets and restaurants throughout the United States has occurred recently. …”
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