EDIS Update

SL308/SS520 History and Current Status of Reclaimed Water Use in Florida

November 18th, 2009
Topic(s):Water

SL308, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Gurpal S. Toor and Donald P. Rainey, discusses the history, current status, and importance of reclaimed water use in Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, November 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS520

SL294/SS507 Dissolved Organic Matter in Wetlands

November 18th, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species

SL-294, a 3-page illustrated fact sheet by Alan L. Wright and K. R. Reddy, describes the importance of dissolved organic matter and its role in regulating nutrients in terrestrial and aquatic ecosystems. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS507

SL297/SS510 Reactivity and Mobility of Metals in Wetlands

November 3rd, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Water

SL-297, a 3-page fact sheet by Alan L. Wright and K.R. Reddy, discusses the role of metals in wetlands, their function, changes they undergo, and the potential hazards associated with their presence and accumulation in wetlands. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, June 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS510

SL302/SS515 Environmental Consequences of Water Withdrawals and Drainage of Wetlands

November 3rd, 2009
Topic(s):Ecosystems & Species, Water

SL-302, a 3-page fact sheet by Alan L. Wright, educates the general public about how hydrologic conditions, such as drought and water withdrawal, influence the functioning and benefits of wetland ecosystems. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS515

SL292/SS505 Soil pH and Liming Issues Affecting Bahiagrass Pasture

October 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Livestock

Revised! SL-292 (formerly SS-AGR-29), a 5-page fact sheet by M. Silveira, J. Vendramini, J. E. Rechcigl and M. B. Adjei, presents results of research conducted to evaluate the long-term effect of liming and N fertilization on dry matter yields, nutritive value, and ground cover of bahiagrass pastures. Includes liming and fertilization recommendations for grazing conditions in south-central Florida flatwoods. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, September 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS505

SL293/SS506 Using Composted Poultry Manure (Litter) in Mulched Vegetable Production

October 23rd, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Livestock

SL-293, a 9-page illustrated fact sheet by George Hochmuth, Robert Hochmuth, and Rao Mylavarapu, answers vegetable producers’ questions about what poultry manure and litter are, what plant nutrients they contain, considerations for using them, results of research in Florida, how to use it in a mulched-bed system, and how to collect and submit for testing poultry manure samples. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, October 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS506

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

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

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

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

SL295/SS508 Review of Current Sugarcane Fertilizer Recommendations: A Report from the UF/IFAS Sugarcane Fertilizer Standards Task Force

September 8th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops

SL-295, a 6-page report by K.T. Morgan, J.M. McCray, R.W. Rice, R.A. Gilbert and L.E. Baucum, reports the findings of a task force of Florida agronomists and soil scientists, agents and local grower representatives. It includes a review of the current fertilizer recommendations for sugarcane, a review of recent sugarcane fertilizer research, and an assessment of the gaps and recommended research priorities. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS508

SL306/TR003 Sunn Hemp - A Cover Crop in Florida

September 1st, 2009
Topic(s):Crops

Revised! SL-306 (formerly SS-AGR-96), a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Yuncong Li, Qingren Wang, Waldemar Klassen, Edward A. Hanlon, Jr., describes this green manure crop that has been grown for centuries in Southeast Asia — origin and distribution, description, uses, production and harvest, and seed production. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/TR003

SL301/SS514 Soil Structure in Everglades Agricultural Area Histosols: Effects on Carbon Sequestration and Subsidence

August 12th, 2009
Topic(s):Agriculture, Crops, Environment

SL-301, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by A.L. Wright and E. A. Hanlon, discusses organic soil oxidation relative to storing or releasing carbon and nitrogen, evaluates effects of cultivation, and uses this information to predict long-term outcomes for agricultural production and reclamation. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, August 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS514

SL303/SS516 Recommended Fertilizer Rates for Vegetables Grown in Raised-Bed, Mulched Cultural Systems

August 7th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops

SL-303, a 6-page illustrated fact sheet by George Hochmuth and Edward Hanlon, explains the linear bed foot (LBF) concept and provides easy-to-use tables for converting a fertilizer recommendation from pounds per acre to pounds per 100 LBF. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, July 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS516

SL288/SS501 Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Everglades: The Role of Hydrologic Conditions

June 15th, 2009
Topic(s):Environment

SL288, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Alan L. Wright and K.R. Reddy, describes the relationship between global warming and increases in greenhouse gas emissions, the role of Everglades wetlands in the global carbon cycle and their contribution to greenhouse gas production, and how hydrologic conditions and eutrophication in the Everglades influence the rates and types of greenhouse gases emitted. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS501

SL284/SS497 Blossom-End Rot in Bell Pepper: Causes and Prevention

May 21st, 2009
Topic(s):Crops

SL-284, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by George J. Hochmuth and Robert C. Hochmuth, describes one of the most commonly observed disorders of pepper, blossom-end rot (BER) — its symptoms, calcium physiology, calcium deficiency, factors predisposing fruits to BER, and prevention. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS497

SL290/SS503 Persistence of Plant-Available Phosphorus in Muck Soils after Fertilizer Application

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

SL-290, a 5-page fact sheet by Alan L. Wright, Edward A. Hanlon, J. Mabry McCray, and David D. Sui, provides growers in the Everglades Agricultural Area with information about the organic soils in southern Florida and their management to improve crop production while also reducing adverse environmental effects, especially during times of land use change. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, May 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS503

SL285/SS498 Measuring Organic Matter in Everglades Wetlands and the Everglades Agricultural Area

May 18th, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Ecosystems & Species

SL-285, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Alan L. Wright and Edward A. Hanlon, recommends for growers, managers and researchers the new and simple Loss-On-Ignition (LOI) test for determining the organic matter content of soils. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Sciences, April 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS498

SL237/SS456 Development of Bahiagrass Fertilization Recommendations: 1990-2008

April 22nd, 2009
Topic(s):Crops

Revised! SL-237, a 15-page fact sheet by E.A. Hanlon, Rao Mylavarapu, C.L. Mackowiak, and M.L. Silveira, records changes in UF/IFAS’ bahiagrass fertilization and liming recommendations from 1990 through 2008, and summarizes efforts of the various work groups and committees. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, August 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS456

SL-3/SS170 The Florida Fertilizer Label

April 21st, 2009
Topic(s):Crops, Lawn & Garden, Turf / Sod

Revised! SL-3, a 5-page fact sheet by J.B. Sartain, is included in the Florida Lawn Handbook and the Florida Master Gardener Handbook. It describes the information required by law to be shown on the fertilizer label in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, October 2008.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/SS170

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