Heirloom Eggplant Varieties in Florida by Monica Ozores-Hampton

“…It migrated to Egypt during the 9th to 12th centuries AD, the Moors introduced eggplant to the Spanish, who took the eggplant to South America around 1650, and in 1806, Thomas Jefferson introduced the eggplant to the United States after receiving the fruit from a friend in France. As opposed to the modern-day hybrid cultivars, heirlooms are old cultivars generated by handing down seeds from generation to generation. …”
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Overview of US Agricultural Trade with China by Xiuzhi Wang, Edward A. Evans, Fredy H. Ballen

“…The implications of modernizing the Chinese agricultural sector for the US fruit and vegetable industry are also discussed. …”
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Cost Estimates of Producing Sugar Apple (Annona squamosa L.) in South Florida by Fredy H. Ballen, Aditya Singh, Edward A. Evans, Jonathan crane

“… Because of the growing interest in alternative tropical fruit crops to diversify farm income, this 6-page fact sheet written by Fredy H. …”
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Average Harvesting Charges for Florida Citrus, 2002-2003 by Ronald P. Muraro

“…Harvesting charges for the 2002-2003 season were collected for both fresh and processed market citrus fruit. The survey was not a statistically chosen sample; therefore, the charges may not represent Florida's total citrus industry. …”
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New Plants for Florida: Tomato by Jay Scott, Richard L. Jones, Mary Duryea, Berry J. Treat

“…Major achievements in the breeding program have been the development of disease-resistant varieties and the improvement of fruit quality. This document is part of Circular 1440, a publication of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, the Agronomy Department and IFAS Communication Services, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Diseases of Bitter Melon in South Florida by Shouan Zhang, Mary Lamberts, Gene McAvoy

“…Bitter melon, a tropical and subtropical cucurbit, is widely grown in Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean for its edible fruit. Rich in vitamins A and C, iron, and phosphorus, it contains a compound (charantin) that has been used to lower blood sugar levels to treat diabetes. …”
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Identification of Early Citrus Black Spot Symptoms (Identificacíon de los Síntomas Iniciales de la Mancha Negra de los Cítricos) by Megan M. Dewdney, Jamie D. Yates, Mark A. Ritenour

“…Proper identification of citrus black spot prevents the rejection of international fruit shipments. Written by M. M. Dewdney, J. D. …”
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Biology of Mirid bug Helopeltis sp. (Hemiptera: Miridae) in Cocoa and Cucumber by Novri Nelly, Ujang Khairul

“… This research purposed to study biology of Helopeltis sp. on cocoa and cucumber fruits. Research was done in insect bioecology laboratory using direct observation with 10 replications for each fruit. …”
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An Overview of US Papaya Production, Trade, and Consumption by Edward A. Evans, Fredy H. Ballen, Jonathan H. Crane

“…The United States produces close to 14,000 t of papaya annually. Consumption of the fruit is on the upswing, and the development of new cultivars tolerant to the Papaya Ring Spot Virus encourage many growers in South Florida to take a second look at producing papaya for the domestic market. …”
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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

“… Citrus black spot is caused by the fungus Phyllosticta citricarpa (formerly Guignardia citricarpa). The disease causes fruit blemishes and significant yield losses, especially on sweet oranges. …”
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Apple Maggot, Apple Maggot Fly, Rhagoletis pomonella (Walsh) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, Thomas R. Fasulo

“…Originally, it fed on the fruit of wild hawthorn (Crataegus spp.), but then became a primary pest of cultivated apples, especially in the northeastern United States and southeastern Canada. …”
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Establishment and Production Costs for Peach Orchards in Florida: Enterprise Budget and Profitability Analysis by Ariel Singerman, Marina Burani Arouca, Mercy A. Olmstead

“…As an example of profitability, when using a 10% discount rate, an operation yielding 6,525 (7,254) pounds of marketable fruit per acre during its most productive years obtains a positive NPV when the average price is $2.38 ($2.13) per pound. …”
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Control of Lantana in Pastures by Jason Ferrell, Brent Sellers, Edward Jennings

“…Birds readily consume the fruit and disperse the seed. This 2-page fact sheet was written by J. …”
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Facts about Farm to School by Samantha Ward, Lauren Headrick, Karla Shelnutt

“…Recent requirements for more fruit and vegetables in the National School Lunch Programs have made the F2S program more popular than ever. …”
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Goji Berry: a Novel Nutraceutical "Superfruit" for Florida Master Gardeners by Yujie Jiao, Guodong Liu

“… Goji berries have been used in both fresh and processed forms for food and medicine for more than 4,000 years in China. The goji berry fruit is known as a “superfruit” thanks to its high levels of vitamins and minerals, as well as other medicinal benefits recognized in many countries around the world. …”
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“God’s Grandeur” by Gerard Manley Hopkins. A Poetic Path into the Depths of Contemplation by Marcin Godawa

“…Its analysis along with interpretation, in terms of both poetics and spiritual theology, will allow us to see how aesthetic contemplation works and could bear fruit for a contemporary man’s relation to himself or herself, to the world as well as most importantly to God, the source of created goodness. …”
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Japanese Orange Fly, Bactrocera tsuneonis (Miyake) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, Thomas R. Fasulo

“… This fruit fly is one of the most important pests of citrus in Japan. …”
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Is It Still Profitable to Grow Lychee in Florida? by Edward Evans, Robert Degner, Jonathan Crane, Ray Rafie, Carlos Balerdi

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'Micro-Tina' and 'Micro-Gemma' Miniature Dwarf Tomatoes by John W. Scott, Brent K. Harbaugh, E. A. Baldwin

“… 'Micro-Tina' is a red-fruited, miniature dwarf tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) cultivar of a type similar to 'Micro-Tom' (Scott and Harbaugh, 1989) but with sweeter flavor. …”
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Florida Strawberry Growers Need More Early Yield to Improve Profitability by Feng Wu, Zhengfei Guan, Vance Whitaker

“…Fresh strawberries are a major US fruit crop. This 3-page fact sheet written by Feng Wu, Zhengfei Guan, and Vance Whitaker and published by the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department summarizes recent research on strawberry yield patterns and how they are predicted to affect profits. …”
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