Florida Crop/Pest Management Profile: Okra by Mark A. Mossler, Esther Dunn

“… Okra can be grown throughout the state, but commercial production is concentrated in the Dade County area and bordering counties. Okra requires warm weather to flourish. …”
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Risk of Damage Inside Wooden Cultural Heritage Sites Based on Temperature, Humidity, and Airborne Fungi in South Korea by Ik-Gyun Im, Gyu-Seong Han

“…The temperature, humidity, and indoor airborne fungi were evaluated at 24 wooden cultural heritage sites (WCHs) (5 from field surveys and 19 from previous studies). Surface contaminating fungi was present year-round in the indoor space of WCHs. …”
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De compras para la salud: La vitamina D by Lauren Foster, Wendy J. Dahl

“…Vitamin D needs can be met by eating foods containing Vitamin D and taking vitamin supplements, but few foods are consistent in their levels of vitamin D. …”
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EXPERIMENTAL ANALYSIS OF THE MECHANICAL BEHAVIOR OF CLAY-CEMENT BLOCKS REINFORCED WITH COCONUT FIBERS by CONAND HONORÉ KOUAKOU, MORO OLIVIER BOFFOUE, ANGE CHRISTINE DJOHORE, KOFFI CLÉMENT KOUADIO, EDJIKÉMÉ EMERUWA

“…For this fact, compressive and flexural tests were carried out after 28 days of maturation, on dry blocks elaborate with clay stabilized at 8% of cement and containing 0 to 1% of fibers 30 mm length. The experimental results show that the incorporation of fibers in the blocks improves their mechanical characteristics, increases their ductile deformation and delays their cracking. …”
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Biology and Management of Oxalis (Oxalis stricta) in Ornamental Crop Production by Matthew Lollar, Chris Marble

“…It can be found growing in sidewalk cracks, alongside trails, in lawns, flower beds, cultivated fields, and in container nursery stock. In greenhouse studies, oxalis populations have been shown to negatively impact the growth rates of ornamental crops. …”
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Planting Cypress by Susan W. Vince, Mary L. Duryea

“…Incentives for planting cypress may be available; more information can be obtained from your Division of Forestry county forester or UF-IFAS county extension agent. …”
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UF/IFAS Nutrient Management Series: Computational Tools for Field Implementation of the Florida Phosphorus Index - Okeechobee Watershed Area by G. Wade Hurt, Rao S. Mylavarapu, S. P. Boetger

“…Contents: Introduction -- Components of the P Index -- Field Evaluation and Implementation for Okeechobee County -- Resulting P Index -- References -- Appendix I: Runoff, Leaching Potentials, and K-Factors for County Soils. …”
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Survival of Foodborne Pathogens on Berries by Mary Palumbo, Linda J. Harris, Michelle D. Danyluk

“…Contamination can occur before or during harvest or during final preparation. …”
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Alocasia spp. Elephant's Ear by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“…The document also covers the plant’s adaptability to different soil types and light conditions, its invasive potential, and its uses in landscaping as a border, ground cover, or container plant. Additionally, it discusses the plant’s maintenance needs, pest resistance, and aesthetic contributions to a tropical landscape. …”
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Bacterial overgrowth syndrome by Yu. A. Kucheryavy, T. S. Oganesyan

“…Breath tests with carbohydrate-containing substrates (lactulose, glucose, xylose), with glycocholate, hydrogen breath test have various sensitivity and specificity. …”
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Ilex pedunculosa Longstalk Holly by Edward Gilman

“…Additionally, it highlights the plant’s potential uses in landscaping, such as hedges, screens, and container plantings. Original publication date October 1999. …”
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Decapsulating Brine Shrimp Eggs by Craig Watson, Roy Yanong

“…Decapsulated eggs can be stored in brine or hatched immediately in containers with specific conditions. This process adapts to various brine shrimp egg types, ensuring effective hatchery operations. …”
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Landscape Design with Edibles by Gail Hansen

“…Gardens with plants that change considerably with the seasons rely more on an organized yet interesting layout, appealing support structures, functional pathways, and colorful containers and planters to provide interest and beauty when the plants are not taking center stage. …”
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Impatiens x New Guinea Hybrids New Guinea Impatiens by Edward Gilman, Teresa Howe

“…The document details the plant’s growth habits, ideal planting conditions, and maintenance requirements, emphasizing its suitability for edging, mass planting, and container gardening. Additionally, it mentions the plant’s pest resistance and recent developments in seed propagation, making it a popular choice for gardeners. …”
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Polyscias pinnata Balfour Aralia by Edward Gilman

“…The document also covers its preferred growing conditions, such as light, soil, and water requirements, and highlights its uses in landscaping as a hedge, specimen, or container plant. Additionally, it addresses propagation methods and potential pest issues, noting that the plant is generally pest-resistant but can be affected by mites and scale. …”
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The calendars of the XVI-XVII century in the Vilnius University Library by Irena Balčienė

“… Almanac - a book containing the days, weeks, and months of the year, along with information about festivals, astronomical data, and other items of interest. …”
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Assessing the Effects of Land Use Practices on the Environment in Rugarama North Ntungamo District. by Turyahabwe, Deus

“…The study was guided by three objectives; to identify effects of land use practices on environmental conservation in Rugarama sub-county Ntungamo district, to establish policies/laws that govern land and environment in Rugarama sub-county Ntungamo district and to identify the activities that degrade the environment in Rugarama sub-county Ntungamo district. …”
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Cypress looper Anacamptodes pergracilis (Hulst) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Geometridae) by Wayne N. Dixon

“… Anacamptodes pergracilis (Hulst), commonly known as the cypress looper, drew considerable attention in late summer of 1980 with the unexpected defoliation of nearly 28,000 ha of cypress trees in USFS-NPS Big Cypress National Preserve (Collier and Monroe counties). Currently, cypress looper populations are at low levels, even in the Fisheating Creek (Glades County) area, a perennial generator of significant cypress looper defoliation over the past 20 years. …”
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Techniques for Suppressing Mineral Dust Aerosol from Raw Material Stockpiles and Open Pit Mines: A Review by Hsin-Chieh Kung, Wan-Ching Lin, Bo-Wun Huang, Justus Kavita Mutuku, Guo-Ping Chang-Chien

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Citrus Nursery Production Guide, Chapter 8: Stock Plant and Tree Production: c) Weed Management in Citrus Nurseries by Biwek Gairhe, Ramdas Kanissery, Brent Sellers

“…It is not uncommon for weeds to grow in containers, where they compete with citrus seedlings, and on greenhouse floors, where they can harbor pests and diseases. …”
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