EDIS Update

Archive for September, 2007

Florida's Environment series

September 21st, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

The Florida Environment series, by Martin B. Main and Ginger M. Allen is published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, July 2007.

WEC229/UW268: The Florida Environment: An Overview
WEC230/UW269: Florida's Environment - Northwest Region
WEC231/UW270: Florida's Environment - Northeast Region
WEC232/UW271:Florida's Environment - North Central Region
WEC233/UW272: Florida's Environment - Central West Region
WEC234/UW273: Florida's Environment - Central Region
WEC235/UW274: Florida's Environment - Central East Region
WEC236/UW275: Florida's Environment - Southwest Region
WEC237/UW276: Florida's Environment - Southeast Region

FCS8847/FY998 Healthy Living: Are You at Risk for Dehydration?

September 17th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

FCS8847, a 1-page fact sheet by Jennifer Hillan, provides a short quiz users can take to find out if they are at risk for dehydration and subsequent problems. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, September 2007.

FCS8145-Span/FY997: Prevenga la Osteoporosis: Atrape al Ladrón Silencioso

September 17th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

FCS8145-Span, an 11-page fact sheet by Linda Bobroff, is the Spanish version of “Prevent Osteoporsosis: Stop the Silent Thief.” It provides statistics and facts about osteoporosis and information about how to stop this “silent thief” of bone density. Includes calcium-rich recipes. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, September 2007.

FCS2152-Span/FY974: Entrenamiento para el Uso del Baño

September 17th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

FCS2152-Span, a 3-page fact sheet by Millie Ferrer and Sara McCrea, is the Spanish version of “Toilet Training” (FSC2152) and will help parents understand when children are ready to start toilet-training, how to get the process started, and what to expect. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, September 2007.

PP239/PP160 A Series on Diseases in the Florida Vegetable Garden: Squash

September 10th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

PP-239, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Pamela Roberts, Rosa Muchovej, Tom Kucharek, Ken Pernezny, and Timur Momol, describes microorganisms that cause plant diseases, including fungi, bacteria and viruses, plus specific squash diseases. Includes tips for disease prevention for squash. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, September 2007.

FCS8746-Span/FY953: Vegetales Subterráneos: Practicas Seguras para Consumidores

September 10th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

FCS8746-Span, a 2-page fact sheet by Amy Simonne, is the Spanish version of Underground Vegetables: Safe Handling Practices for Consumers (FCS8746). It gives guidelines and details on how to safely shop for and prepare vegetables grown under the ground. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, September 2007.

FCS8742-Span/FY956: Frutas: Practicas de Cuidado de Manejo para los Consumidores

September 10th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

FCS8742-Span, a 2-page fact sheet by Amy Simonne, is the Spanish version of Pome and Stone Fruits: Safe Handling Practices for Consumers (FCS8742). It gives guidelines and details on how to safely shop for and prepare pome and stone fruits, such as peaches and apples. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, September 2007.

FCS8738-Span/FY987: Tomates y otras Verduras de Semilla: Practicas Seguras para Consumidores

September 10th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

FCS8738-Span, a 2-page factsheet by Amy Simonne, is the Spanish version of Tomatoes and other Seeed-bearing Vegetables: Safe Handling Practices for Consumers (FCS8738). It gives guidelines and details on how to safely shop for and prepare seed-bearing vegetables, such as tomatoes and peppers. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, September 2007.

FCS8666-Span/FY940: Datos Sobre la Vitamina K

September 10th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

FCS8666-Span, a 2-page fact sheet by R. Elaine Turner, is the Spanish version of “Facts about Vitamin K” (FCS8641). It explains the importance of vitamin K in our diets, how much we need, and how to get this vital nutrient. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, September 2007.

FCS8641-Span/FY948: Datos Sobre la Vitamina E

September 10th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

FCS8641-Span, a 2-page fact sheet by Jennifer Hillan, is the Spanish version of “Facts about Vitamin E” (FCS8641). It explains the importance of vitamin E in our diets, how much we need, and how to get this vital nutrient. Published by the UF Department of Family, Youth, and Community Sciences, September 2007.

SSAGR276/AG281 Identification and Control of Coral Ardisia (Ardisia crenata): A Potentially Poisonous Plant.

September 10th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

SS-AGR-276, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by B. A. Sellers, K. A. Langeland, J.A. Ferrell, Michael Meisenberg, and J. Walter, describes this escaped ornamental plant also known as coral berry, spice berry, and scratchthroat, it's identification, toxicity, and control. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2007.

FSHN0708/FS144 What's in Your Tropical Fruit?

September 10th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

FSHN 07-08, a 6-page fact sheet by Susan S. Percival and Brooke Findley, discusses the nutritional values of lesser-known tropical fruits that may be of interest to growers in Florida, with an eye towards future research on and marketing of these fruits. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, September 2007.

FSHN0706/FS142 Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points (HACCP) Principle 5: Establish Corrective Actions

September 10th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

FSHN-07-06, a 7-page fact sheet by Ronald H. Schmidt and Debby Newslow, explains the necessary steps in a HACCP system for taking a corrective action once a food safety hazard has been discovered. Published by the UF Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, September 2007.

ENY826/IN487 Biology of Gratiana boliviana, the First Biocontrol Agent Released to Control Tropical Soda Apple in the USA

September 10th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

ENY-826, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by J. C. Medal, D. Gandolfo, W. Overholt, P. Stansly, A Roda, L. Osborne, K. Hibbard, R. Gaskalla, E. Burns, J. Chong, B. Sellers, S. Hight, and J. P. Cuda, describes the TSA tortoise beetle, which was released in Florida in 2003 and has been established for the control of Tropical Soda Apple in the USA. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, August 2007.

ENH17/MG028 African Violets

September 10th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

Revised! ENH-36, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Sydney Park Brown, describes this popular house plant that grows and flowers under light conditions found in the average home, including requirements for lighting, temperature and humidity, soil and pots, watering, fertilizer, propagation and pest management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, July 2007.

AE429/AE429 Sustainability of Agriculture in Miami-Dade County: Considering Water Supply

September 4th, 2007
Topic(s):Uncategorized

AE429, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Kati W. Migliaccio, discusses water availability, factors that influence water availability, agricultural water use, and irrigation efficiency as they relate to Miami-Dade County. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, August 2007.

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