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Archive for September, 2009

PP270 Foliar Fungal Disease Management for Commercial Citrus Groves

September 29th, 2009
Topic(s):Citrus

PP270, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by Megan M. Dewdney and Jamie D. Yates, highlights symptoms and management for greasy spot, melanose, alternaria brown spot, and citrus scab for commercial citrus groves. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PP270

PP269 Phytophthora Management for Commercial Citrus Groves

September 29th, 2009
Topic(s):Citrus

PP269, a 2-page full-color fact sheet by Megan M. Dewdney and Jamie D. Yates, highlights symptoms and management for phytophthora foot rot, brown rot, phytophthora root rot, and diaprepes root weevil in citrus groves. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/PP269

EENY459/IN827 Hypogeococcus pungens Granara de Willink (Insecta: Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), a Mealybug

September 29th, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species

EENY-459, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Amanda Hodges and Greg Hodges, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this pink-colored mealybug that is sometimes confused with the pink hibiscus mealybug — synonymy, distribution, identification characteristics, life cycle, hosts, economic importance, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN827

AE451 Basic Repairs and Maintenance for Home Landscape Irrigation Systems

September 28th, 2009
Topic(s):Lawn & Garden

AE451, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Mary S. McCready, Michael D. Dukes, and Kati Migliaccio, instructs homeowners in how to detect and repair some basic problems of automatic irrigation systems — clogged sprinklers, sprinkler and valve leaks, obstructed prinklers, overspray, missing nozzles, and design problems. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE451

AE448 Reclaimed Water and Florida's Water Reuse Program

September 28th, 2009
Topic(s):Sustainable Living, Water

AE448, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Christopher J. Martinez and Mark W. Clark, decribes Florida’s program for reusing water from municipal wastewater treatment plants tht has been treat to allow safe use for designated purposes — why reuse this water, how it is used in Florida, how it is produced, and treatment requirements. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/AE448

FCS2300/FY1111 Teething: Symptoms and Remedies

September 24th, 2009
Topic(s):Children, Health & Nutrition

FCS-2300, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Nila Lenna and Eboni J. Baugh, provides research-based information about the teething process. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Family Youth and Community Sciences, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FY1111

SSFOR23/FR156 Improving, Restoring, and Managing Natural Resources on Rural Properties in Florida: Sources of Financial Assistance

September 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Community Development, Forest Resources, Getting Involved, Sustainable Living

Revised! SS-FOR-23, an 11-page fact sheet by Chris Demers, Martin B. Main and Mark E. Hostetler, inform landowners about government programs available to help conserve natural resources. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR156

HS1157 Reclaimed Water for Homeowner Irrigation

September 21st, 2009
Topic(s):Lawn & Garden, Water

HS1157, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Lawrence R. Parsons, describes what reclaimed water is, what it can be used for, advantages, safety, use in edible crops, salinity, and plant nutrients. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/HS1157

FOR221/FR283 Wood to Energy: Woody Biomass Basics

September 21st, 2009
Topic(s):Forest Resources, Sustainable Living

FOR-221, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Jessica Tomasello, Lauren McDonell, Martha C. Monroe, and Annie Oxarart, is part of the Wood to Energy series. It discusses non-renewable and renewable energy sources in general and woody biomass as a soure of renewable energy. Includes references. Published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FR283

SL304/SS517 Wetland Eutrophication: Early Warning Biogeochemical Indicators

September 21st, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species

SL-304, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Alan L. Wright, describes the effects of nutrients in the Everglades and identifies sensitive early-warning indicators of ecological changes. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS517

SGEB57/SG098 Navigational, Historical and Environmental Perspective of Jupiter Inlet and the Loxahatchee River

September 21st, 2009
Topic(s):Recreation

SGEB-57, a 2-page full-color map by David A. Fann, Robert A. Swett, and Michael J. Grella, uses natural-color aerial photographs along with historic pictures and maps to help visitors and residents enjoy and appreciate what they can see and access from recreational vessels in the Jupiter Inlet vicinity. Published by the Florida Sea Grant Program, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SG098

BUL334/FA158 Stormwater Detention and Discharge from Aquaculture Ponds in Florida

September 21st, 2009
Topic(s):Aquaculture, Water

Revised! Bulletin 334, a 10-page illustrated bulletin by A. G. Smajstrla, M. E. Griggs, A. M. Lazur, J. E. Hill, and C. L. Ohs, provides engineering information on the design, construction, and installation of a relatively inexpensive trickle-flow control device for management of stormwater discharge and water conservation. It also provides information on production pond freeboard requirements and size of detention pond required. Includes references. Published by the UF Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences of the School of Forest Resources and Conservation, December 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/FA158

SL289/SS502 Wetland Delineation: An Overview of Regulations and Methods

September 21st, 2009
Topic(s):Environment

SL289, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Daniel L. Irick, Yuncong Li, and Alan L. Wright, describe the regulatory nature of wetland delineation and classification for landowners, wetland and soil scientists, and the
general public. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS502

SL296/SS509 Citrus Cold Weather Protection and Irrigation Scheduling Tools Using Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) Data

September 21st, 2009
Topic(s):Citrus

SL-296, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by John L. Jackson, Kelly Morgan and William R. Lusher, provides an overview of the water saving tools that are available to citrus growers on the FAWN Web site — the Cold Protection Toolkit and the citrus microsprinkler irrigation scheduler. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS509

SL299/SS512 Are Alum-Based Drinking Water Treatment Residuals Safe for Land Application?

September 21st, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Water

SL-299, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by Sampson Agyin-Birikorang, George A. O’Connor, and Thomas A. Obreza, explores possible effects of land-applying Al-WTR on the environment, and recommends ways to minimize human impacts. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS512

SL300/SS513 Drinking Water Treatment Residuals to Control Phosphorus in Soils

September 21st, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Water

SL-300, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Sampson Agyin-Birikorang, George A. O’Connor, and Thomas A. Obreza, describes the phosphorous problem in Florida, and the use of this byporoduct of municipal drinking water purification as a soil amendment to reduce nonpoint source polution by phosphorous. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS513

EENY203/IN360 Eastern Cherry Fruit Fly, Rhagoletis cingulata (Loew) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

September 19th, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Lawn & Garden

Revised! EENY-203, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by H.V. Weems, Jr., is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this species of fruit fly that attacks cherries and causes wormy fruits — synonyms, distribution, identification, life history and habits, and hosts. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN360

EENY113/IN270 Olive Fruit Fly, Bactrocera oleae (Rossi) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae)

September 14th, 2009
Topic(s):Lawn & Garden, Nursery & Greenhouse

Revised! EENY-113, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by H. V. Weems and J. L. Nation, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this serious pest of olives in the Mediterranean — distribution, identification, life history and habits, hosts, and management procedures. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/IN270

4HFS101.11Spn/4H288 Preguntas más Frecuentes sobre 4-H

September 14th, 2009
Topic(s):4-H Youth Development, Spanish Language

4H-FS-101.11-Spn, a 3-page fact sheet by Marilyn N. Norman and Joy C. Jordan, is the Spanish language version of 4H-FS-101.11, 4-H FAQs. It answers frequently asked questions about 4-H, such as “What happens in a 4-H club?” and “What is the 4-H Pledge?” Published by the UF 4-H and Youth Development Program, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/4H288

WEC362/UW307 The Florida Mouse

September 9th, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species

WEC-362, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Hannah H. Willingham, Emma V. Willcox, and William M. Giuliano, describes this brownish to tawny colored rodent that lives in fire-maintained upland habitats in Florida — identification, habitat, distribution, behavior, conservation status, and habitat management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/UW307

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