A Coconut Mite, Aceria guerreronis Keifer (Arachnida: Acari: Eriophyidae) by F. W. Howard, Dave Moore

“…Howard and Dave Moore, describes one of the worst arthropod pests of coconut palms, which attacks the young fruits and can cause scarring and distortion and premature fruit drop.  …”
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2018-2019 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Citrus Canker by Megan M. Dewdney, Evan G. Johnson, James H. Graham

“… Citrus canker, caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas citri subsp. citri, is a leaf, fruit, and stem blemishing disease that affects most citrus. …”
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Peach Rust by Courtney Ligon, Mercy Olmstead, Philip Harmon

“… Peach rust is a fungal disease that affect the leaves and, less commonly, twigs and fruit of peach trees. The fungus that causes peach rust thrives in Florida’s humid climate and may cause significant economic losses in severely affected orchards. …”
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Ornamental Ficus Diseases: Identification and Control in Commercial Greenhouse Operations by David J. Norman, Shad Ali

“…While edible figs are grown agronomically for delicious fruit, many Ficus species have been commercialized for decorative, ornamental purposes. …”
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How to Reduce Clogging Problems in Fertigation by Guodong Liu, Gene McAvoy

“…Because of its effectiveness and efficiency, fertigation is widely used in vegetable and fruit production. However, clogging of lines and emitters may become a problem. …”
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Parasitic contamination of lettuce: comparison between establishments located in areas with high and low economic values by Gustavo Trentini Barancelli, Larissa Kochenborger, Fernanda Gracieli Machado Brum, Fabiana Tonial, Cassiano Mateus Forcelini

“…Contamination by larvae of nematode was more frequent in fruit stores than in markets (35.9% vs. 19.7%; p=0.039). …”
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Chemical and sensory properties of young cabernet sauvignon and marselan wines from subregions on the eastern foothills of helan mountains in ningxia, China: Terroir effect by Xue Zhang, Hui Yang, Na Liu, Jian Sun, Ruijia Yao, Fangzhou Shi, Jiming Li, Wenguang Jiang, Hongying Li, Qingchen Zhang, JunXiang Zhang

“…The richness and coordination of fruit, floral, dried fruit, spice, and green flavors in the wine were key indicators determining the flavor characteristics of wine in winemaking area. …”
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Multi-component screening coupled with ultrasound-assisted green extraction based on HPLC-HRMS for bio-actives analysis in saffron (Crocus sativus L.) by Shouying Wang, Yiqing Song, Miaomiao Chen, Bing Bai, Lin Zhou, Changyan Zhou, Yongchun Zhang, Zhiying Huang, Wenshuai Si

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Causes and Management of Insect and Mite Resistance in Strawberry Production by James F. Price, Curtis Nagle

“…Episodes of pest resistance to popular pesticides can cause yield losses, reduction of fruit quality, added control costs, environmental degradation, and emotional stress among farmers. …”
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Evergreen Production System for Southern Highbush Blueberries in Florida by Doug Phillips, Jeffrey G Williamson, Patricio R Munoz

“… In central and south-central Florida, many southern highbush blueberries (SHB) are grown in an evergreen system, in which the plants do not go dormant, and are managed to retain their leaves from the previous year through harvest the following spring to support early flowering and fruit set. The evergreen system has also been used under tunnels in north-central Florida. …”
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Managing Thrips in Pepper and Eggplant by Joe Funderburk, Stuart Reitz, Phil Stansly, Dave Schuster, Greg Nuessly, Norm Leppla

“…ENY-658, a 10-page illustrated fact sheet by Joe Funderburk, Stuart Reitz, Phil Stansly, Dave Schuster, Greg Nuessly, and Norm Leppla, provides pepper and eggplant growers with management information for this serious pest of ornamental, vegetable, and fruit crops in the field and greenhouse — biology and ecology, tomato spotted wilt, and management programs. …”
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Blue Orchard Bee, Osmia lignaria Say (Insecta: Hymenoptera: Megachilidae) by Alden Estep, Catherine Zettel-Nalen, James Ellis

“…It is of great interest for use as a native pollinator of fruit trees and blueberries, and is easily managed due to its favorable biological characteristics. …”
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Spondias Growing in the Florida Home Landscape by Jonathan H. Crane, Jeff Wasielewski

“…They are known for their sweet fruit and grow well in the warmest parts of Florida. …”
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Ananas comosus 'Variegatus' Variegated Pineapple by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“…The plant features stiff, bright green leaves with spiny tips and margins, and produces fruit on a central stalk. It is a perennial herbaceous plant suitable for USDA hardiness zones 10 through 11. …”
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Greenhouse Cucumber Production - Florida Greenhouse Vegetable Production Handbook, Vol 3 by Robert Hochmuth

“…Harvested fruit generally range from 12 to 14 inches in length and weigh about 1 pound each. …”
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Potential Problems Facing the U.S. Nursery Industry by Edward A. Evans

“…The nursery crops covered include ornamental plants and trees with woody stems (broadleaf evergreens, coniferous evergreens, deciduous shade trees, deciduous flowering trees, deciduous shrubs and other ornamentals, fruit and nut plants for home use, cut and to-be-cut Christmas trees, and propagation material or lining-out stock). …”
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Citrus Black Spot: No Longer an Exotic Disease by Megan M. Dewdney, Jamie Yates

“…Black spot has the potential to cause major economic damage to the fresh fruit industry and significant yield loss on processing varieties. …”
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Phytophthora Identification and Sampling in Citrus Nurseries by Jamie D. Burrow, Diane B. Bright, Tim D. Riley, James H. Graham

“… Phytophthora species are important soil-borne, fungus-like pathogens that attack the root systems, trunk, and fruit of citrus trees at any age. The front of this identification sheet includes images of healthy and infested roots and descriptions of leaf and root symptoms. …”
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Persea palustris, Swamp Bay by Michael G. Andreu, Melissa H. Friedman, Mary McKenzie, Heather V. Quintana

“…Quintana, describes this native evergreen found in swamps, wet flatwoods, and on the edges of canals and marshes, whose fruit is a good food source for birds and mammals, and whose leaves are eaten by larvae of the swallowtail butterfly — scientific and common names, description, allergen, and applications. …”
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Starting a Community Garden by Adrian Hunsberger, Eva C. Worden, John McLaughlin

“…In addition to providing fresh herbs, vegetables, and fruit, community gardens can also increase self-esteem, beautify a neighborhood, and create an opportunity for socializing and improving health. …”
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