A Threshold for Timing Applications of IGRs to Manage the Silverleaf Whitefly and Irregular Ripening on Tomato by David J. Schuster

“…Feeding, primarily by nymphs, has been associated with an irregular ripening (IRR) disorder of fruit (Schuster et al. 1990, Schuster 2002). The disorder is characterized externally by inhibited or incomplete ripening of longitudinal sections of fruit and internally by an increase in the amount of white tissue. …”
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Olives for Your Florida Landscape by Mack Thetford, Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman, Michael J. Mulvaney

“… Olives have great potential as a landscape ornamental and may also provide opportunities for home fruit production. However, as a relatively new commercial crop to Florida, the cultural requirements of these trees are not completely known and research is ongoing to understand how to manage them for plant health and fruit yield as well as to make recommendations on varietal selections best suited to the southeastern region of the United States. …”
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Effects of Water and Nutrients on the Postharvest Quality and Shelf Life of Citrus by Mark A. Ritenour, Wilfred F. Wardowski, David P. Tucker

“…These include effects on fruit color, texture, disease susceptibility, juice composition, and the development of physiological disorders. 1. …”
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Harvesting: From Manual to Mechanical by Stephen H. Futch, J. D. Whitney, Jacqueline K. Burns, Fritz M. Roka

“…The program sought to develop harvesting systems to remove or aid in the removal of fruit from the trees, thereby reducing the number of hand harvestors needed. …”
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'Micro-Gold' Miniature Dwarf Tomato by John W. Scott, Brent K. Harbaugh

“… 'Micro-Gold' is a miniature dwarf tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) with gold-colored fruit. It is a comparison to 'Micro-Tom' (Scott and Harbaugh, 1989), which has been the smallest tomato cultivar released to date. …”
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Spotted Wing Drosophila in Florida Berry Culture by Lindsy E. Iglesias, James F. Price, Craig R. Roubos, Justin M. Renkema, Oscar E. Liburd

“…Losses are due to maggot-infested fruit, which is unacceptable for the fresh berry market, and puncture holes in the fruit made by egg-laying females. …”
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'Florida White Ruffles' Caladium - A University of Florida Cultivar by Baldwin D. Miranda, G. J. Wilfret, Brent K. Harbaugh

“…They commonly are sold as potted plants in the florist trade, as tubers for use in landscapes or home gardens, or as bedding plants for late spring or early summer (Harbaugh and Tjia, 1985). …”
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Cost Estimates of Producing Sapodilla in South Florida, 2017 by Fredy H. Ballen, Aditya Singh, Edward A. Evans, Jonathan H. Crane

“…Sapodilla plantings must be fenced, and the fruit must be moved in covered vehicles to prevent fruit being eaten by wildlife and the plant from infesting areas outside the grove. …”
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Genome-wide identification and expression analysis of the PIN gene family in the pepper pedicel abscission zone and during root development by HE Lei, YAN Xi, LAI Wei, LIU Chongzheng, YANG Hong, HE Jianwen

“…[Objective] This study seeks to identify and analyze the PIN gene family members in pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) and to investigate their expression patterns in the abscission zone of the fruit pedicel as well as during root development. …”
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Substrate system outperforms water-culture systems for hydroponic strawberry production by George Kerrigan Hutchinson, Lan Xuan Nguyen, Zilfina Rubio Ames, Krishna Nemali, Rhuanito Soranz Ferrarezi

“…Strawberries (Fragaria × ananassa) are a globally cultivated fruit crop known for their economic significance and versatility in both fresh markets and processed food industries. …”
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Potency of Indigenous Epiphytic Yeast to Control Colletotrichum capsici, the Cause of Anthracnose Disease in Red Chili by Darnetty Darnetty, Utari Hermaleni, Yunisman Yunisman

“…Epiphytic yeast isolate KB1 derived from fruit has the highest inhibition. …”
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Field Diagnosis and Management of Phytophthora Diseases by Stephen H. Futch, James H. Graham

“… Phytophthora species are important soil-borne fungal pathogens worldwide that attack the root systems, trunks, and fruit of citrus trees at any age. Historical reports from Florida indicated Phytophthora was a problem as early as 1876 on sweet orange seedlings. …”
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Snack Attacks – Be Prepared by Glenda L. Warren

“…Warren, recommends ways to keep ready-to-eat snacks from the Fruit Group on hand to help children get the best nutrition. …”
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Weed Management in Blueberries by Jeffrey G. Williamson

“… Revised! These 3-4 page fruit and nut fact-sheets by Jeffrey G. Williamson from the Weed Management Guide have been updated. …”
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Weed Management in Peach by Peter J. Dittmar, Jeffrey G. Williamson

“…HS93/WG020: Weed Management in Stone Fruit Tree Crops (Nectarine, Peach, and Plum) (ufl.edu) …”
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Weed Management in Pecans by Jeffrey G. Williamson

“…Revised! These 3-4 page fruit and nut fact-sheets by Jeffrey G. Williamson from the Weed Management Guide have been updated. …”
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THE STUDY OF HELICOVERPA ARMIGERA (HÜBNER) AND SPODOPTERA EXIGUA (HÜBNER) BIOLOGICAL LIFESTYLES IN ARMENIA by H.L. Terlemezyan, M.H. Ghazaryan

“…The newly hatched larvae feed on the leaves, causing them to ossify, while the mature larvae feed on the fruit, entering the fruit and feeding on the seeds. …”
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Weed Management in Grapes by Jeffrey G. Williamson

“…Revised! These 3-4 page fruit and nut fact-sheets by Jeffrey G. Williamson from the Weed Management Guide have been updated. …”
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Training and Pruning Florida Peaches, Nectarines, and Plums by James Ferguson

“…Ferguson, explains for both homeowner and commercial grower audiences the concepts underlying recommended tree training and pruning as well as related fruit thinning practices. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2007. …”
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Weed Management in Blackberries by Jeffrey G. Williamson

“…Revised! These 3-4 page fruit and nut fact-sheets by Jeffrey G. Williamson from the Weed Management Guide have been updated. …”
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