Thermal gravitational waves during reheating by Nicolás Bernal, Yong Xu

“…We also compute the contribution of the integrated GW spectrum to the effective number of neutrino species, ∆N eff, which can be substantially larger.…”
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2019–2020 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Citrus Black Spot by Megan M. Dewdney, Timothy S. Schubert, Mark R. Estes, Pamela D. Roberts, Natalia A. Peres

“…Black spot can affect all commercial citrus species and cultivars commonly grown in Florida. This 8-page fact sheet is part of the 2019–2020 Florida Citrus Production Guide. …”
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An Ambrosia Beetle Xyleborus affinis Eichhoff, 1868 (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) by Lanette Sobel, Andrea Lucky, Jiri Hulcr

“…Recent studies have shown that Xyleborus affinis can vector the fungus responsible for laurel wilt disease, which is lethal to numerous species of trees in the Lauraceae family. This 5-page fact sheet was written by Lanette Sobel, Andrea Lucky, and Jiri Hulcr, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2015. …”
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Caribbean Fruit Fly, Anastrepha suspensa (Loew) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, Jr., John B. Heppner, Thomas R. Fasulo, James L. Nation

“…It is a near relative of the Mexican fruit fly, Anastrepha ludens (Loew), and is one of several species of fruit flies which are indigenous to the West Indies and the larvae of which attack several kinds of tropical and subtropical fruits. …”
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Native Landscape Plants for South Florida by Jody Haynes, John McLaughlin, Laura Vasquez

“… A previous publication, ENH854 (http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/EP107), listed over 350 native and non-native plant species for south Florida. This new publication was developed as a supplement to ENH854, but it is also a good stand-alone reference for people wishing to add native plants to their private yards or public landscapes, or simply to learn more about them. …”
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Oak Treehopper, Platycotis vittata (Fabricius) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Membracidae) by Frank W. Mead

“…However, damage by a colony of this species of treehopper is minor and essentially confined to small oviposition scars in twigs. …”
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Podocarpus Aphid (suggested common name) Neophyllaphis podocarpi Takahashi (Insecta: Hemiptera: Aphididae) by Eleanor F. Phillips, Jennifer L. Gillett-Kaufman

“… The podocarpus aphid, Neophyllaphis podocarpi Takahashi, is a pest of Podocarpus species in Florida, namely the nonnative ornamental shrub Podocarpus macrophyllus (common names include bigleaf podocarpus, kusamaki, podo, Japanese yew, and southern yew) (Stamps no date). …”
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Deer Flies, Yellow Flies and Horse Flies, Chrysops, Diachlorus, and Tabanus spp. by Jason M. Squitier

“…In Florida there are 35 species of Tabanidae that are classed as economically important. …”
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Crabgrass as a Forage and Hay Crop by Ann Rachel Blount, D. M. Ball, Richard K. Sprenkel, Robert O. Myer, Timothy D. Hewitt

“…While it is often considered to be a weedy species, it is a valuable temporary summer forage crop, particularly on open land that is planted to vegetables or row crops, and used in a rotation as pasture for livestock grazing or hay production. …”
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Mite Pests of Southern Highbush Blueberry in Florida by Oscar Liburd, Lorena Lopez, Doug Phillips

“… Several mite species attack southern highbush blueberries (SHB), including the southern red mite (Oligonychus ilicis McGregor (Acari: Tetranychidae)), the false spider mite or flat mite (Brevipalpus yothersi Baker) and the blueberry bud mite (Acalitus vaccinii Keifer). …”
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Insect Pest Management on Turfgrass by Eileen A. Buss, Adam G. Dale

“…The intensity of turfgrass insect management largely depends on the turf species, variety, and its intended use. This revised 20-page fact sheet describes how to manage a variety of insect pests including armyworms, bermudagrass mite, cutworms, fire ants, ground pearls, hunting billbug, mole crickets, scales/mealybugs, southern chinch bug, twolined spittlebugs, tropical sod webworm, and white grubs. …”
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Thrips in Florida Strawberry Crops by Jeffrey D. Cluever, Hugh A. Smith, Joe E. Funderburk, Galen Frantz

“…This 9-page fact sheet describes thrips damage, characteristics to distinguish among the three species, and methods of control. Written by Jeff D. …”
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Goji Berry: a Novel Nutraceutical "Superfruit" for Florida Master Gardeners by Yujie Jiao, Guodong Liu

“…Most of Florida’s climate is favorable for goji berry, and a few Florida growers have cultivated it for years. This species can tolerate infertile and unfavorable growth conditions, and the prominent health benefits of this crop may be highly profitable for Florida growers. …”
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Uso de Anfibios como Indicadores del Éxito de la Restauración de Ecosistemas by Ken G. Rice, Frank J. Mazzotti, J. Hardin Waddle, Marianna D. Conill

“…It describes research being conducted to evaluate the use of amphibians as indicator species in monitoring the effects of the Everglades Restoration Plan. …”
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Biology and Management of Whitehead Broom in Pastures by Brent Sellers, Lauren Butler, James McWhorter

“…To date, there are few options to control this species. This 3-page fact sheet is a minor revision written by Brent Sellers, Lauren Butler, and James McWhorter, and published by the Agronomy Department, December 2019. …”
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Biology and Control of Common Ragweed along Ditch and Canal Banks by Dennis C. Odero, Brent Sellers, Jason Ferrell

“…Common ragweed is a successful pioneer species widely distributed throughout the continental United States. …”
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NEW RECORD OF CAMELLIA SECT. CAMELLIA (THEACEAE) FOR THE FLORA OF VIETNAM by Thanh Son Hoang, Ngoc Bon Trinh, Quang Hieu Tong, Shi-Xiong Yang

“… This study provides color illustrations and describes the morphological characteristics and distribution of Camellia pitardii and Camellia mairei var. lapidea, species formerly considered endemic to China but recently discovered and recorded in the flora of Vietnam. …”
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A Guide to Living with Wild Cats by Venetia S. Briggs, Rebecca G. Harvey, Frank J. Mazzotti, William M. Giuliano

“…This 3-page informational brochure highlights 5 species of wildcats living in the area of the study, tips for keeping livestock safe, and local contacts. …”
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Bagrada Bug, Painted Bug, Bagrada Hilaris (Burmeister) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) by Eric LeVeen, Amanda C. Hodges

“… The bagrada bug is a pest of concern to Florida agriculture, and there are several similar species with which it may be confused. Bagrada bugs have been detected on plant material in trucks traveling across state borders. …”
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Reducing Human-Bear Conflicts: Bear-Resistant Trash Cans by Ethan T. Noel, Elizabeth F. Pienaar, Mike Orlando

“… The Florida black bear (Ursus americanus floridanus) is the only species of bear in Florida, with an estimated population of approximately 4,030 bears. …”
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