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Tropical Research and Education Center(TREC)
was established in 1929 by an act of the state legislature in what is now Miami-Dade County. Due to the region's humid subtropical climate, TREC is the only state university research center in the continental U.S. focusing on a large number of tropical and subtropical crops. Also, the area's oolitic limestone soil is unique to extreme southern Florida. In addition, the Center addresses water and environmental issues that impact crop production over a shallow aquifer and in proximity to Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Marine Park, Florida Bay and major well fields which provide drinking water to the several million people in neighboring urban areas.
Editorial Team
Gilly Evans
Chair, Approver
Monique Scoggin
Assistant
New and Revised Publications
A Comparison Between the Northern Hard Clam (Mercenaria mercenaria) and Southern Hard Clam (Mercenaria campechiensis) for Restoration in Florida
Catherine Kaylor, Laura Reynolds, Shirley Baker, Angela Collins, Leslie Sturmer, and Ashley Smyth
Hard clams provide many benefits to Florida’s coastal ecosystems beyond supporting the clam aquaculture industry. One of these benefits is improved water quality through filtration and nutrient cycling. However, both pollution and overharvesting have led to a decline in native clam populations for many areas, resulting in a growing interest among restoration practitioners to rebuild clam populations. There are two clam species native to Florida currently used in restoration: the northern hard clam, Mercenaria mercenaria, and the southern hard clam, Mercenaria campechiensis. This publication is intended for academics, restoration practitioners, and policy makers interested in shellfish restoration. The goal of this document is to describe the similarities and differences between these two species and to serve as a resource for selecting the best hard clam for a restoration project.
¿Es la industria de cáñamo industrial rentable en el futuro de Florida?
Trent Blare, Martha Rivera, Fredy H. Ballen, Zachary Brym y Victor Contreras
El creciente incremento de la competencia extranjera e incidencia de plagas ha hecho que muchos agricultores de Florida se pregunten acerca de la rentabilidad de cultivos tradicionales como tomate, cítricos y aguacate. El cáñamo industrial se presenta como una alternativa viable para estos productores desde que, en el año 2018, la ley agrícola permitió su producción. Para ayudar a la industria a madurar es necesaria una mejor coordinación entre los reguladores, procesadores, instituciones financieras, programas de investigación y Extensión, y el sector de venta minorista para crear confianza, así como ajustar políticas y procedimientos para disminuir el costo de transacción a lo largo de la cadena de suministro; con esto se podría asegurar que los productores, industria relacionada y consumidores se beneficien de este mercado emergente. En el presente artículo se examina la cadena de valor del cáñamo enfocada en las oportunidades de mercado en Florida.
Quick Guide to Environmental Factors Impacting Subtropical and Tropical Fruit Crops in Florida
Jonathan H. Crane, Bruce Schaffer, Young Gu Her, Haimanote Bayabil, Jeff Wasielewski, and Clyde Fraisse
Commercial tropical fruit crop acreage is expanding in Florida outside the traditional extreme south Florida and coastal counties. This largely results from the significantly warmer climate, less frequent freezing events, and less severity and duration of freezing events throughout the state, especially south-central counties. In addition, as the loss of citrus acreage continues, citrus growers and entrepreneurs are seeking alternative crops to remain in business. The successful establishment and maintenance of tropical and subtropical fruit crops in Florida depend on the crop’s tolerance to critical abiotic factors, including tolerance to flooded or waterlogged soil conditions, its ability to withstand high soil and irrigation water salinity, and its high and low temperature ranges for growth, flowering, and production. This publication aims to provide an understanding of the impacts of environmental factors on subtropical and tropical fruit crops grown in Florida.
Achachairu (Garcinia humilis), árbol frutal: botánica y cultivo comercial en el sur de Florida
Federico W. Sanchez, Jonathan H. Crane, Haimanote Bayabil, Ali Sarkhosh, Muhammad A. Shahid y Bruce Schaffer
Este documento provee información sobre las características y botánica del achachairu así como las prácticas horticulturales recomendadas para productores comerciales y profesionales de Extensión tanto del condado como del estado de Florida. Esta información también está destinada a dueños de casas y estudiantes interesados en cultivar achachairu.
Control Strategies for Seed-Borne Diseases on Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
Monalisa Seaton, Xiaoying Li, Shouan Zhang, Guodong Liu, and Xingbo Wu
This EDIS publication focuses on seed-borne diseases affecting okra (Abelmoschus esculentus), a warm-season crop commonly grown in Florida’s home gardens, small farms, and specialty markets. As consumer demand for locally grown and culturally significant vegetables continues to rise across the state, the trade and exchange of okra seeds have become increasingly common, raising concerns about the spread of seed-borne pathogens. This publication provides an overview of these diseases, their impacts, and control strategies using cultural, biological, and chemical methods, emphasizing integrated pest management (IPM). This publication is designed to be a valuable resource for researchers, students, Extension agents, growers, seed vendors, crop consultants, and anyone interested in understanding and managing seed-borne diseases in this high-value specialty crop.
Okra: Nutritional Value and Production Practices in South Florida
Xiaoying Li, Peyton Ecklund, Yuncong Li, Monalisa Seaton, Dakshina Seal, Shouan Zhang, Abolfazl Hajihassani, Guodong Liu, Xingbo Wu, and Haimanote Bayabil
This EDIS publication introduces okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) as a versatile crop with significant potential in south Florida. The paper provides an overview of the plant’s nutritional and medicinal benefits, global production trends, and multiple uses, along with practical guidance on cultivation, pest and disease management, and harvesting. The publication is designed to serve as a resource for researchers, students, Extension agents, growers, crop certified advisors, crop consultants, food industry professionals, and the public interested in this high-value crop.
Feral Papaya Plants in Florida—A Resource for Breeding New Cultivars
Jugpreet Singh, Sumit Jangra, and Jonathan H. Crane
Papaya is native to southern Mexico and Central America. It was likely introduced to Florida by Native Americans, from the Calusa tribe through their contact with indigenous Caribbean people no later than 300 A.D. Some of the evidence for this introduction comes from seeds found in the Native American mounds of the Pineland Site Complex in Pine Island, Florida. While papaya did not originate in Florida, it is considered naturalized. We have surveyed and sampled several feral papaya plants from different geographical areas of south Florida. Feral papayas may possess unique traits that are absent in commercial papaya cultivars and potentially useful for the genetic improvement of papaya germplasm.
Cultivando atemoya en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi e Ian Maguire. Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier
Parte de una serie de documentos sobre frutas tropicales. Una guía completa para el adecuado de cultivo de la atemoya, dirigida a los propietarios de casas en Florida. Se incluye información como: descripción de la planta y sus partes, descripción de la fruta, variedades para la siembra en Florida, requerimientos de suelo y condiciones generales para el cultivo, enfermedades o plagas que pueden afectar, poda, cosecha y valor nutricional.
Cultivando cacao en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi y Gene Joyner. Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier.
Parte de una serie de documentos sobre frutas tropicales. Una guía completa para el adecuado de cultivo del cacao, dirigida a los propietarios de casas en Florida. Se incluye información como: descripción de la planta y sus partes, descripción de la fruta, variedades para la siembra en Florida, requerimientos de suelo y condiciones generales para el cultivo, enfermedades o plagas que pueden afectar, poda, cosecha y valor nutricional.
Cultivando caimito en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane y Carlos F. Balerdi. Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier.
Parte de una serie de documentos sobre frutas tropicales. Una guía completa para el adecuado de cultivo del caimito (abiu), dirigida a los propietarios de casas en Florida. Se incluye información como: descripción de la planta y sus partes, descripción de la fruta, variedades para la siembra en Florida, requerimientos de suelo y condiciones generales para el cultivo, enfermedades o plagas que pueden afectar, poda, cosecha y valor nutricional.
Tropical Research and Education Center(TREC)
was established in 1929 by an act of the state legislature in what is now Miami-Dade County. Due to the region's humid subtropical climate, TREC is the only state university research center in the continental U.S. focusing on a large number of tropical and subtropical crops. Also, the area's oolitic limestone soil is unique to extreme southern Florida. In addition, the Center addresses water and environmental issues that impact crop production over a shallow aquifer and in proximity to Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Marine Park, Florida Bay and major well fields which provide drinking water to the several million people in neighboring urban areas.
Editorial Team
Gilly Evans
Chair, Approver
Monique Scoggin
Assistant
New and Revised Publications
A Comparison Between the Northern Hard Clam (Mercenaria mercenaria) and Southern Hard Clam (Mercenaria campechiensis) for Restoration in Florida
Catherine Kaylor, Laura Reynolds, Shirley Baker, Angela Collins, Leslie Sturmer, and Ashley Smyth
Hard clams provide many benefits to Florida’s coastal ecosystems beyond supporting the clam aquaculture industry. One of these benefits is improved water quality through filtration and nutrient cycling. However, both pollution and overharvesting have led to a decline in native clam populations for many areas, resulting in a growing interest among restoration practitioners to rebuild clam populations. There are two clam species native to Florida currently used in restoration: the northern hard clam, Mercenaria mercenaria, and the southern hard clam, Mercenaria campechiensis. This publication is intended for academics, restoration practitioners, and policy makers interested in shellfish restoration. The goal of this document is to describe the similarities and differences between these two species and to serve as a resource for selecting the best hard clam for a restoration project.
¿Es la industria de cáñamo industrial rentable en el futuro de Florida?
Trent Blare, Martha Rivera, Fredy H. Ballen, Zachary Brym y Victor Contreras
El creciente incremento de la competencia extranjera e incidencia de plagas ha hecho que muchos agricultores de Florida se pregunten acerca de la rentabilidad de cultivos tradicionales como tomate, cítricos y aguacate. El cáñamo industrial se presenta como una alternativa viable para estos productores desde que, en el año 2018, la ley agrícola permitió su producción. Para ayudar a la industria a madurar es necesaria una mejor coordinación entre los reguladores, procesadores, instituciones financieras, programas de investigación y Extensión, y el sector de venta minorista para crear confianza, así como ajustar políticas y procedimientos para disminuir el costo de transacción a lo largo de la cadena de suministro; con esto se podría asegurar que los productores, industria relacionada y consumidores se beneficien de este mercado emergente. En el presente artículo se examina la cadena de valor del cáñamo enfocada en las oportunidades de mercado en Florida.
Quick Guide to Environmental Factors Impacting Subtropical and Tropical Fruit Crops in Florida
Jonathan H. Crane, Bruce Schaffer, Young Gu Her, Haimanote Bayabil, Jeff Wasielewski, and Clyde Fraisse
Commercial tropical fruit crop acreage is expanding in Florida outside the traditional extreme south Florida and coastal counties. This largely results from the significantly warmer climate, less frequent freezing events, and less severity and duration of freezing events throughout the state, especially south-central counties. In addition, as the loss of citrus acreage continues, citrus growers and entrepreneurs are seeking alternative crops to remain in business. The successful establishment and maintenance of tropical and subtropical fruit crops in Florida depend on the crop’s tolerance to critical abiotic factors, including tolerance to flooded or waterlogged soil conditions, its ability to withstand high soil and irrigation water salinity, and its high and low temperature ranges for growth, flowering, and production. This publication aims to provide an understanding of the impacts of environmental factors on subtropical and tropical fruit crops grown in Florida.
Achachairu (Garcinia humilis), árbol frutal: botánica y cultivo comercial en el sur de Florida
Federico W. Sanchez, Jonathan H. Crane, Haimanote Bayabil, Ali Sarkhosh, Muhammad A. Shahid y Bruce Schaffer
Este documento provee información sobre las características y botánica del achachairu así como las prácticas horticulturales recomendadas para productores comerciales y profesionales de Extensión tanto del condado como del estado de Florida. Esta información también está destinada a dueños de casas y estudiantes interesados en cultivar achachairu.
Control Strategies for Seed-Borne Diseases on Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
Monalisa Seaton, Xiaoying Li, Shouan Zhang, Guodong Liu, and Xingbo Wu
This EDIS publication focuses on seed-borne diseases affecting okra (Abelmoschus esculentus), a warm-season crop commonly grown in Florida’s home gardens, small farms, and specialty markets. As consumer demand for locally grown and culturally significant vegetables continues to rise across the state, the trade and exchange of okra seeds have become increasingly common, raising concerns about the spread of seed-borne pathogens. This publication provides an overview of these diseases, their impacts, and control strategies using cultural, biological, and chemical methods, emphasizing integrated pest management (IPM). This publication is designed to be a valuable resource for researchers, students, Extension agents, growers, seed vendors, crop consultants, and anyone interested in understanding and managing seed-borne diseases in this high-value specialty crop.
Okra: Nutritional Value and Production Practices in South Florida
Xiaoying Li, Peyton Ecklund, Yuncong Li, Monalisa Seaton, Dakshina Seal, Shouan Zhang, Abolfazl Hajihassani, Guodong Liu, Xingbo Wu, and Haimanote Bayabil
This EDIS publication introduces okra (Abelmoschus esculentus) as a versatile crop with significant potential in south Florida. The paper provides an overview of the plant’s nutritional and medicinal benefits, global production trends, and multiple uses, along with practical guidance on cultivation, pest and disease management, and harvesting. The publication is designed to serve as a resource for researchers, students, Extension agents, growers, crop certified advisors, crop consultants, food industry professionals, and the public interested in this high-value crop.
Feral Papaya Plants in Florida—A Resource for Breeding New Cultivars
Jugpreet Singh, Sumit Jangra, and Jonathan H. Crane
Papaya is native to southern Mexico and Central America. It was likely introduced to Florida by Native Americans, from the Calusa tribe through their contact with indigenous Caribbean people no later than 300 A.D. Some of the evidence for this introduction comes from seeds found in the Native American mounds of the Pineland Site Complex in Pine Island, Florida. While papaya did not originate in Florida, it is considered naturalized. We have surveyed and sampled several feral papaya plants from different geographical areas of south Florida. Feral papayas may possess unique traits that are absent in commercial papaya cultivars and potentially useful for the genetic improvement of papaya germplasm.
Cultivando atemoya en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi e Ian Maguire. Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier
Parte de una serie de documentos sobre frutas tropicales. Una guía completa para el adecuado de cultivo de la atemoya, dirigida a los propietarios de casas en Florida. Se incluye información como: descripción de la planta y sus partes, descripción de la fruta, variedades para la siembra en Florida, requerimientos de suelo y condiciones generales para el cultivo, enfermedades o plagas que pueden afectar, poda, cosecha y valor nutricional.
Cultivando cacao en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi y Gene Joyner. Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier.
Parte de una serie de documentos sobre frutas tropicales. Una guía completa para el adecuado de cultivo del cacao, dirigida a los propietarios de casas en Florida. Se incluye información como: descripción de la planta y sus partes, descripción de la fruta, variedades para la siembra en Florida, requerimientos de suelo y condiciones generales para el cultivo, enfermedades o plagas que pueden afectar, poda, cosecha y valor nutricional.
Cultivando caimito en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane y Carlos F. Balerdi. Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier.
Parte de una serie de documentos sobre frutas tropicales. Una guía completa para el adecuado de cultivo del caimito (abiu), dirigida a los propietarios de casas en Florida. Se incluye información como: descripción de la planta y sus partes, descripción de la fruta, variedades para la siembra en Florida, requerimientos de suelo y condiciones generales para el cultivo, enfermedades o plagas que pueden afectar, poda, cosecha y valor nutricional.
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¿Es la industria de cáñamo industrial rentable en el futuro de Florida?
Trent Blare, Martha Rivera, Fredy H. Ballen, Zachary Brym y Victor Contreras
El creciente incremento de la competencia extranjera e incidencia de plagas ha hecho que muchos agricultores de Florida se pregunten acerca de la rentabilidad de cultivos tradicionales como tomate, cítricos y aguacate. El cáñamo industrial se presenta como una alternativa viable para estos productores desde que, en el año 2018, la ley agrícola permitió su producción. Para ayudar a la industria a madurar es necesaria una mejor coordinación entre los reguladores, procesadores, instituciones financieras, programas de investigación y Extensión, y el sector de venta minorista para crear confianza, así como ajustar políticas y procedimientos para disminuir el costo de transacción a lo largo de la cadena de suministro; con esto se podría asegurar que los productores, industria relacionada y consumidores se beneficien de este mercado emergente. En el presente artículo se examina la cadena de valor del cáñamo enfocada en las oportunidades de mercado en Florida.
¿Qué son los manglares urbanos?
Gabriela Reyes, Ashley Smyth, Laura Reynolds y Ana Zangroniz
En Florida, el 80 % de los residentes viven entre 10 millas de la costa. Como resultado, los hábitats costales, como los manglares, han sido significativamente alterados por las actividades humanas. Los manglares urbanos son manglares ubicados en ciudades y zonas residenciales. Por lo tanto, los manglares urbanos pueden ser altamente impactados por la actividad humana, pero a la vez siguen proporcionando importantes servicios ecosistémicos, o beneficios para la sociedad. De hecho, por su ubicación, más personas pueden benificiarse de estos manglares urbanos que de los manglares prístinos, que a menudo se encuentren en áreas protegidas. El siguiente documento describe el papel de los mangles en áreas urbanas. Este documento está dirigido a los residentes costales, los gestores de recursos costeros, y los planificadores urbanos que quieren aprender sobre los manglares y su importancia en las ciudades.
2021 Florida Plant Disease Management Guide: Eggplant
Shouan Zhang, Geoffrey Meru, Ken Pernezny, and Aaron Palmateer
Summarizes specific common diseases affecting eggplant production in Florida, with symptoms and cultural controls.
A Comparison Between the Northern Hard Clam (Mercenaria mercenaria) and Southern Hard Clam (Mercenaria campechiensis) for Restoration in Florida
Catherine Kaylor, Laura Reynolds, Shirley Baker, Angela Collins, Leslie Sturmer, and Ashley Smyth
Hard clams provide many benefits to Florida’s coastal ecosystems beyond supporting the clam aquaculture industry. One of these benefits is improved water quality through filtration and nutrient cycling. However, both pollution and overharvesting have led to a decline in native clam populations for many areas, resulting in a growing interest among restoration practitioners to rebuild clam populations. There are two clam species native to Florida currently used in restoration: the northern hard clam, Mercenaria mercenaria, and the southern hard clam, Mercenaria campechiensis. This publication is intended for academics, restoration practitioners, and policy makers interested in shellfish restoration. The goal of this document is to describe the similarities and differences between these two species and to serve as a resource for selecting the best hard clam for a restoration project.
Abiu Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
Jonathan H. Crane and Carlos F. Balerdi
Provides homeowners with a basic reference for growing abiu in the home landscape. Tables include suggested cultural practices by month, fertilizer program, and nutritional values.
Accounting for Climate Change in Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) Curves for Stormwater Management
Christopher J. Martinez, Young Gu Her, and Eban Bean
This publication is meant to describe three major approaches to account for climate change in rainfall intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) curves and the pros and cons of each approach. This document aims to provide information to practicing engineers, Extension agents, and others interested in how projected changes in rainfall patterns can be considered for water resources management. Written by Christopher J. Martinez, Young Gu Her, and Eban Bean, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, January 2024.
Achachairu (Garcinia humilis) Fruit Trees: Botany and Commercial Cultivation in South Florida
Federico W. Sanchez, Jonathan H. Crane, Haimanote Bayabil, Ali Sarkhosh, Muhammad A. Shahid, and Bruce Schaffer
This article provides detailed information on the achachairu’s characteristics, botany, and recommended horticultural practices for commercial growers and county and state Extension faculty in south Florida and is also applicable for homeowners and students interested in growing achachairu. Written by Federico W. Sanchez, Jonathan H. Crane, Haimanote Bayabil, Ali Sarkhosh, Muhammad A. Shahid, and Bruce Schaffer, and published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, March 2024.
Achachairu (Garcinia humilis), árbol frutal: botánica y cultivo comercial en el sur de Florida
Federico W. Sanchez, Jonathan H. Crane, Haimanote Bayabil, Ali Sarkhosh, Muhammad A. Shahid y Bruce Schaffer
Este documento provee información sobre las características y botánica del achachairu así como las prácticas horticulturales recomendadas para productores comerciales y profesionales de Extensión tanto del condado como del estado de Florida. Esta información también está destinada a dueños de casas y estudiantes interesados en cultivar achachairu.
Alternaria Leaf and Pod Spot of Snap Bean in Florida
Shouan Zhang, Aaron J. Palmateer, Ken Pernezny, and R. T. McMillan, Jr.
An Overview of Global Papaya Production, Trade, and Consumption
Edward A. Evans and Fredy H. Ballen
A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management
Análisis Marginal: Un Procedimiento Económico para Seleccionar Tecnologías o Prácticas Alternativas
Edward A. Evans
Atemoya Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Ian Maguire
Provides homeowners with an expanded and reorganized basic reference for growing atemoya in the home landscape. Tables include information on cultural practices by month, fertilizer program, and flowering behavior.
Avocado Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
Jonthan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Ian Maguire
This document provides a comprehensive guide to growing avocados in Florida. It covers the scientific classification, origin, and distribution of avocados, along with detailed descriptions of the tree, leaves, flowers, and fruit. The article discusses pollination, varieties, climate adaptation, propagation methods, and crop yields. It also includes practical advice on planting, spacing, pruning, fertilization, irrigation, pest and disease control, and harvesting. Additionally, it highlights the nutritional value and culinary uses of avocados, emphasizing their importance in the home landscape. First published March 1983.
Bacterial Black Spot (BBS) of Mango in Florida
Jonathan Crane and Romina Gazis
A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Management. Published by Integrated Pest Management
Banana Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
Jonathan H. Crane and Carlos F. Balerdi
Beneficios para la salud de la semilla y perfil nutricional de 35 cultivares de calabaza
Geoffrey Meru, Yuqing Fu, Dayana Leyva, Paul Sarnoski, Yavuz Yagiz, Monique Scoggin, Carlos F. Balerdi, Laura Vasquez y Teresa Olczyk
La semilla de calabaza (Cucurbita pepo L.) es alta en aceite, proteína, y ácidos grasos no saturados (AENS), y es una importante fuente de nutrición y ganancias a nivel global. Este artículo provee información a potenciales consumidores sobre el perfil nutricional y los beneficios a la salud de cultivares seleccionados de semillas de calabaza.
Best Management Practices (BMPs): Perimeter Borders
Vivek Sharma, Kati W. Migliaccio, Brian Boman, Jemy Hinton, and Kevin Hancock
This publication addresses perimeter borders as a best management practice. Written by Vivek Sharma, Kati W. Migliaccio, Brian Boman, Jemy Hinton, and Kevin Hancock, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, revised May 2021.
Cabbage Production in Miami-Dade County, Florida
Y. C. Li, W. Klassen, M. Lamberts, Teresa Olczyk, and Guodong D. Liu
A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s).
Cannabis sativa Plant Identification and Its Look-Alikes
Cliff G. Martin and Zachary T. Brym
The purpose of this document is to provide an identification guide for Cannabis sativa to be used by growers and land managers by showing key factors to distinguish it from similar-looking plants. The general public and aspiring botanists may also use this document to see how a plant is defined botanically and how those characteristics can distinguish a plant of interest from other look-alike plants. Written by Cliff G. Martin and Zachary T. Brym, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, March 2024.
Capitalizing on Carbon
Jehangir Bhadha, Mark Clark, Michael Andreu, Yuchuan Fan, Tara Wade, and Young Gu Her
This infographic illustrates the global carbon cycle and discusses sources, sinks, carbon markets, and carbon sequestration.
Carambola Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
Jonathan H. Crane
This document provides a comprehensive overview of carambola, also known as star fruit, detailing its cultivation, varieties, and environmental requirements. It highlights the tree's growth patterns, optimal conditions for fruit production, and the importance of proper planting and care. The article also addresses potential challenges such as pests, diseases, and environmental stressors, offering solutions for effective management. Additionally, it emphasizes the nutritional value and various uses of carambola, making it a valuable addition to home landscapes in suitable climates. Original publication date April 1994.
Cashew Apple Fruit Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
John McLaughlin, Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Ian Maguire
This UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s) describes this tropical fruit, suitable climate for optimum growth, propagation, production and spacing for the home landscape, soils, planting, care, and pruning, harvest, ripening, storage, and use and nutritional value of the cashew apple. Includes references.
Cocoa (Chocolate Bean) Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Gene Joyner
Common Weedy Plants on Open, Tilled, and Rocky Soil in the Redland Agricultural Area, Miami-Dade County, Florida
Cliff G. Martin and Zachary T. Brym
This article provides a reference for the most competitive weeds found in south Florida open areas with Rockdale soil. Written by Cliff G. Martin and Zachary T. Brym, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, January 2022.
Consejos basicos para diseñar sistemas eficientes de riego
Haimanote K. Bayabil, Kati W. Migliaccio, Michael Dukes, Laura Vasquez, y Carlos Balerdi
A UF/IFAS numbered Translation. Published by Agriculture Water
Control Strategies for Seed-Borne Diseases on Okra (Abelmoschus esculentus)
Monalisa Seaton, Xiaoying Li, Shouan Zhang, Guodong Liu, and Xingbo Wu
This EDIS publication focuses on seed-borne diseases affecting okra (Abelmoschus esculentus), a warm-season crop commonly grown in Florida’s home gardens, small farms, and specialty markets. As consumer demand for locally grown and culturally significant vegetables continues to rise across the state, the trade and exchange of okra seeds have become increasingly common, raising concerns about the spread of seed-borne pathogens. This publication provides an overview of these diseases, their impacts, and control strategies using cultural, biological, and chemical methods, emphasizing integrated pest management (IPM). This publication is designed to be a valuable resource for researchers, students, Extension agents, growers, seed vendors, crop consultants, and anyone interested in understanding and managing seed-borne diseases in this high-value specialty crop.
Cost and Profitability Estimates for Producing Lychee (Litchi chinensis) in South and Central Florida
Trent Blare, Fredy H. Ballen, Nicholas Haley, Victor Contreras, Jonathan H. Crane, and Daniel Carrillo
Florida is one of three US states (the other two being California and Hawaii) that have the climatic conditions to cultivate lychee. Given the growing consumer demand for this crop, the production of lychee has the potential to be a profitable crop for Florida growers. This publication estimates the costs and returns associated with operating a lychee grove in south and central Florida. It presents the results of field interviews with lychee growers and industry experts. Growers on average can expect to earn nearly $8,000 an acre per year from lychee production when there is a harvest, but climate variation causes inconsistent harvests. When making production decisions, growers must also consider increasing pressure from pests such as the lychee erinose mite, and strong foreign competition.
Cost and Return Estimates of a Mamey Sapote Grove in South Florida, 2017
Fredy H. Ballen, Aditya Singh, Edward A. Evans, and Jonathan Crane
A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Food Systems
Cost Estimates for Producing Sargassum spp. Compost
Trent Blare, Afeefa A. Abdool-Ghany, and Helena M. Solo-Gabriele
This publication examines the costs that the city of Ft. Lauderdale incurred to establish a sargassum compost facility. The objective of this analysis is to provide insights to other municipalities and small businesses around south Florida who are considering starting similar composting operations with the expectation that sargassum composting will provide them with more space in their landfills while maintaining their beaches’ tourist appeal. The data for this analysis were collected through interviews in 2021 with several individuals in municipalities and small businesses, which use a wide range of sargassum management strategies. We found that Ft. Lauderdale saves at least $326,000 annually by operating its own composting facility.
Cost Estimates of Producing Pink Guava (Psidium guajava L.) in South Florida
Edward Evans, Fredy H. Ballen, Jonathan Crane, and Aditya Singh
A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Food Systems
Cost Estimates of Producing Purple Passion Fruit in South Florida
Trent Blare, Victor Contreras, Fredy H. Ballen,Joshua D. Anderson, Jonathan H. Crane, and Nicholas Haley
This publication examines the estimated costs and returns of an established purple passionfruit orchard in south Florida. The information presented in this publication was collected through field interviews with growers and industry specialists. It is based on a variety of production practices on small scale farms (1-2 acres). The information is intended only as a guide to estimate the financial requirements of running an established passionfruit planting. We estimated that the average net return of an established passionfruit (purple) plantation in south Florida is approximately $2,562/acre, or $0.92/pound.
Cost Estimates of Producing Sapodilla in South Florida, 2017
Fredy H. Ballen, Aditya Singh, Edward A. Evans, and Jonathan H. Crane
Costos Estimados de la Producción de Compost de Sargazo
Trent Blare, Afeefa A. Abdool-Ghany, Helena M. Solo-Gabriele, y Erick Gonzalez
El objetivo de este estudio fue para dar visibilidad dentro del municipio y negocios pequeños quienes están considerando ser empresas de composteo, realizando operaciones para lo cual usaran Sargazo spp. como materia prima.
Cover Crop Benefits for South Florida Commercial Vegetable Producers
Q. Wang, Y. Li, E. A. Hanlon, W. Klassen, T. Olczyk, and I. V. Ezenwa
This document describes the use of major cover crops grown in southern Florida. The intent of this document is to identify promising cover crops adaptable to Florida's climate. Identified cover crops must also contribute to nutrient conservation and improve soil organic matter by incorporation of cover crop biomass. This document also includes discussion of other aspects of cover crop use in the vegetable production systems of south Florida.
Cultivando aguacate en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi y Ian Maguire Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier.
UF/IFAS fact sheet.
Cultivando atemoya en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi e Ian Maguire. Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier
Parte de una serie de documentos sobre frutas tropicales. Una guía completa para el adecuado de cultivo de la atemoya, dirigida a los propietarios de casas en Florida. Se incluye información como: descripción de la planta y sus partes, descripción de la fruta, variedades para la siembra en Florida, requerimientos de suelo y condiciones generales para el cultivo, enfermedades o plagas que pueden afectar, poda, cosecha y valor nutricional.
Cultivando bananas en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane y Carlos F. Balerdi Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier.
UF/IFAS fact sheet
Cultivando cacao en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi y Gene Joyner. Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier.
Parte de una serie de documentos sobre frutas tropicales. Una guía completa para el adecuado de cultivo del cacao, dirigida a los propietarios de casas en Florida. Se incluye información como: descripción de la planta y sus partes, descripción de la fruta, variedades para la siembra en Florida, requerimientos de suelo y condiciones generales para el cultivo, enfermedades o plagas que pueden afectar, poda, cosecha y valor nutricional.
Cultivando caimito en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane y Carlos F. Balerdi. Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier.
Parte de una serie de documentos sobre frutas tropicales. Una guía completa para el adecuado de cultivo del caimito (abiu), dirigida a los propietarios de casas en Florida. Se incluye información como: descripción de la planta y sus partes, descripción de la fruta, variedades para la siembra en Florida, requerimientos de suelo y condiciones generales para el cultivo, enfermedades o plagas que pueden afectar, poda, cosecha y valor nutricional.
Cultivando canistel en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane y Carlos F. Balerdi Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier
A UF/IFAS fact sheet
Cultivando carambola en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier.
UF/IFAS fact sheet
Cultivando guayaba en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane y Carlos F. Balerdi Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier.
UF/IFAS fact sheet
Cultivando lichi en el jardín de su casa en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, y Ian Maguire Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier.
UF/IFAS fact sheet
Cultivando limón criollo en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier.
UF/IFAS fact sheet
Cultivando limones 'Tahiti' o persas en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier.
UF/IFAS fact sheet
Cultivando longan o mamoncillo en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, Steven A. Sargent y Ian Maguire Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier
UF/IFAS fact sheet
Cultivando mamey (zapote) en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi y Ian Maguire. Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier.
UF/IFAS fact sheet
Cultivando mango en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane, Jeff Wasielewski, Carlos F. Balerdi y Ian Maguire Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier
UF/IFAS fact sheet
Cultivando níspero en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi y Ian Maguire Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier
UF/IFAS fact sheet
Cultivando papaya en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane. Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier
UF/IFAS fact sheet
Cultivando pejibaye en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane. Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier.
Parte de una serie de documentos sobre frutas tropicales. Una guía completa para el adecuado de cultivo del pejibaye, dirigida a los propietarios de casas en Florida. Se incluye información como: descripción de la planta y sus partes, descripción de la fruta, variedades para la siembra en Florida, requerimientos de suelo y condiciones generales para el cultivo, enfermedades o plagas que pueden afectar, poda, cosecha y valor nutricional.
Cultivando pitaya (fruta del dragón) en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane y Carlos F. Balerdi. Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier.
Parte de una serie de documentos sobre frutas tropicales. Una guía completa para el adecuado de cultivo de la pitaya, dirigida a los propietarios de casas en Florida. Se incluye información como: descripción de la planta y sus partes, descripción de la fruta, variedades para la siembra en Florida, requerimientos de suelo y condiciones generales para el cultivo, enfermedades o plagas que pueden afectar, poda, cosecha y valor nutricional.
Cultivando té en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane y Carlos F. Balerdi. Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier.
Parte de una serie de documentos sobre frutas tropicales. Una guía completa para el adecuado de cultivo del té, dirigida a los propietarios de casas en Florida. Se incluye información como: descripción de la planta y sus partes, descripción de la fruta, variedades para la siembra en Florida, requerimientos de suelo y condiciones generales para el cultivo, enfermedades o plagas que pueden afectar, poda, cosecha y valor nutricional.
Cultivando zapote negro en el jardín de su hogar en Florida
Jonathan H. Crane y Carlos F. Balerdi. Traducido por: Laura Vasquez y Veronica Charpentier.
Parte de una serie de documentos sobre frutas tropicales. Una guía completa para el adecuado de cultivo del sapote negro, dirigida a los propietarios de casas en Florida. Se incluye información como: descripción de la planta y sus partes, descripción de la fruta, variedades para la siembra en Florida, requerimientos de suelo y condiciones generales para el cultivo, enfermedades o plagas que pueden afectar, poda, cosecha y valor nutricional.
Cultivo de vainilla en el sur de Florida
Xingbo Wu, Pamela Moon, Alan Chambers, y Jonathan Crane; traducido por Alejandra Taco Vilatuna
El extracto de vainilla es popular en el mundo entero como un ingrediente usado en comida, cosméticos y aplicaciones farmacéuticas. La fuente botánica del extracto de vainilla es principalmente las vainas curadas de Vanilla planifolia. Estados Unidos es el mayor importador mundial de vainas de vainilla, pero la producción nacional es mínima. Por otra parte, el sur de la Florida tiene un clima de crecimiento favorable para este cultivo y aunque actualmente no hay producción comercial en la región, el potencial rentable de este rubro en el futuro es bastante alto. Esta publicación tiene como objetivo proporcionar información básica a los  los productores interesados en establecer una plantación de vainilla en Florida.
Downy Mildew of Basil in South Florida
Shouan Zhang, Jaimin S. Patel, Zelalem Mersha, Pamela D. Roberts, and Richard Raid
Edamame Growth Stages in Miami-Dade County
You’s Kertye Myrtil, Vander Rocha Lacerda, and Xiaoying Li
This EDIS publication provides an overview of the growth stages of edamame (Glycine max (L.) Merr.), a promising new crop introduced in Miami-Dade County. This information covers the physiological changes that occur during each developmental stage and offers guidance on the timing of these processes. This information helps local small-scale growers understand the crop’s production cycle under south Florida’s climate.
Eight Steps to Developing a Simple Marketing Plan
Edward A. Evans and Fredy H. Ballen
A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. Published by Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management
El Ácaro de la Erinosis del Lichi, Aceria litchii (Keifer) (Acari: Eriophyidae)
Alexandra M. Revynthi, German Vargas, Jonathan H. Crane, Jeff Wasielewski, Paul E. Kendra, y Daniel Carrillo
El ácaro de la erinosis del lichi es una plaga nativa de Asia que ha sido reportada en varios países. En Brasil ha causado pérdidas y ha incrementado los costos de producción en un 20%. También en India se ha reportado una reducción del 80% en el rendimiento. En 2018, el LEM fue encontrado en el condado de Lee, Florida y luego en otros del centro y el sur del estado. En consecuencia, la División de Industria Vegetal del Departamento de Agricultura y Servicios al Consumidor del estado de Florida estableció un programa de erradicación y cuarentena en el condado de Lee. Esta publicación brinda un perfil a profundidad del ácaro de la erinosis del lichi y está dirigida a personas interesadas con conocimiento de biología, así como a una audiencia académica.
El caracol cola de cuerno (Macrochlamys indica): una nueva especie invasiva en Florida
Alexandra M. Revynthi, German Vargas, Daniel Carrillo, Dakshina R. Seal, E. Vanessa Vassilaros y Paul E Kendra
El propósito de este documento es proveer información general del estado actual del conocimiento del caracol cola de cuerno (Macrochlamys indica Benson) así como recomendaciones para su detección y monitoreo en los viveros. El caracol cola de cuerno fue detectado en agosto del 2020 en el condado de Miami-Dade (Talamas 2020). Este caracol es considerado como una plaga de importancia cuarentenaria en los Estados Unidos debido a que se puede convertir en una plaga agrícola y es potencialmente hospedero de nematodos parásitos de importancia médica (Grewal et al. 2003; Cowie et al. 2009; Jayashankar y Murthy 2015). Un programa de monitoreo, control y erradicación del caracol cola de cuerno fue implementado por la División de Industria Vegetal del Departamento de Agricultura y Servicios al Consumidor del estado de Florida (FDACS-DPI, por sus siglas en inglés). En la actualidad el programa de erradicación ha sido suspendido por parte de FDACS-DPI.
El maracuyá en Florida
Mark Bailey, Ali Sarkhosh, Amir Rezazadeh, Joshua Anderson, Alan Chambers y Jonathan Crane; traducción por Jonathan Clavijo-Herrera
Passionfruit is a short-lived evergreen perennial vine that produces an aromatic, tropical-tasting fruit. This new 14-page Spanish translation of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department provides a description of passionfruit and its various species and cultivars, as well as a guide to culture and management, harvest and storage, its pests and diseases, and food and marketing. By M. Bailey, A. Sarkhosh, A. Rezazadeh, J. Anderson, A. Chambers, and J. Crane. Translated by J. Clavijo-Herrera.
El Picudo del Botón del Hibisco (Anthonomus testaceosquamosus Linell, Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Alexandra M Revynthi, German Vargas, Yisell Velazquez Hernandez, Paul E Kendra, Daniel Carrillo y Catharine M Mannion
El picudo del botón del hibisco es una plaga originaria de México y de Texas, visto en Florida por primera vez en 2017. El incremento de las poblaciones del picudo entre 2019 y 2020 impactó negativamente la industria del hibisco en Florida, resultando en grandes pérdidas económicas (el estado lidera la producción nacional). Esta plaga está regulada por la División de Industria Vegetal del Departamento de Agricultura y Servicios al Consumidor, que establece que cualquier vivero que lo detecte debe seguir un acuerdo para reducir probabilidades de dispersión. El propósito de este documento es proveer información acerca de esta importante plaga a productores de viveros y al público interesado.
Entendiendo las Tasas de Cambio: ¿es el debilitamiento del dólar Americano—bueno, malo o indiferente para los agricultores y negocios agrícolas en Florida?
Edward A. Evans
A UF/IFAS numbered Translation. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Farm Economics, entrepreneurship, and management
Estimación de costos de producción de maracuyá morada en sur de Florida
Trent Blare, Victor Contreras, Fredy H. Ballen, Joshua D. Anderson, Jonathan H. Crane, Nicholas Haley, y Andrés Bejarano
Esta publicación examina los costos estimados y los rendimientos de una plantación de maracuyá morada establecida en el sur de Florida. La información presentada en este documento se recopiló a través de entrevistas de campo con productores y especialistas en la industria. Se basa en una variedad de prácticas de producción en producciones a pequeña escala (1-2 acres). La información en este documento está destinada solo como una guía para estimar los requisitos financieros de una plantación ya establecida de maracuyá. Estimamos un rendimiento neto de $2.772/acre/año o $0,98/libra el cual es un retorno económico muy atractivo comparado al de otras frutas tropicales de la zona.
Estimación de costos para la producción de guayaba rosada (Psidium guajava L.) en el sur de Florida
Edward Evans, Fredy H. Ballen, Jonathan Crane, Trent Blare, Victor Contreras y Aditya Singh
Guava is planted thorugh the Tropics and SubTropics and has adapted to a variety of climatic conditions. Florida is the primary producer of guava in the United States. This crop is valued at $3.2 million at the packing house. The growing interest in alternative tropical crops in the last few years has led to increasing interest in this crop. This publication estimates the costs and returns from an established guava orchard in south Florida. We estimate that an established pink guava orchard will have a net return of $9065 per acre per year or $1.13 per pound of fruit sold.
Estimación de la Rentabilidad y Costo de Producción de Mango (Mangifera Indica L.) en el Sur de la Florida
Trent Blare, Fredy H. Ballen, Aditya Singh, Nicholas Haley, Victor Contreras, y Jonathan Crane
Ese articulo analiza los costos y ingreos esperados en la producción de mango en el sur de Florida. Estimamos que el retorno neto promedio de una plantación establecida de mango en el sur de Florida es de $4,487/acre o de $0.24/libra. La rentabilidad del cultivo de mango en comparación con otros cultivos de frutas tropicales es una opción muy atractiva.
Estimación del costo y la rentabilidad de la producción de lichi (Litchi chinensis) en el centro y sur de Florida
Trent Blare, Fredy H. Ballen, Nicholas Haley, Victor Contreras, Jonathan H. Crane, Daniel Carrillo y Erick Gonzalez
La Florida es uno de los tres estados de los Estados Unidos (junto con California y Hawái) que tiene las condiciones climáticas para cultivar lichi, debido a la creciente demanda de los consumidores, esta fruta tiene el potencial de ser un cultivo rentable para los productores floridanos. En este documento se estiman los costos y rendimientos asociados con la operación de un cultivo de lichi en el centro y sur de Florida; los productores podrían esperar una rentabilidad promedio de $8.000 por acre por año; sin embargo, existen factores como la variación climática que causa cosechas inconsistentes, el aumento de la presión de plagas como el ácaro erinoso y el incremento en imperfecciones de la fruta, que también deben considerarse al tomar decisiones de producción.
Estimated Costs and Returns of Hemp Fiber and Seed Production
Trent Blare, Zachary Brym, Andres Bejarano Loor, and Fredy H. Ballen
The purpose of this document is to provide a framework and provisional values to estimate the costs and returns of hemp production for fiber and seed for commercial producers in Florida. The primary objective is to illustrate the infrastructure, labor, and input costs associated with a hemp cropping system for the production of fiber, seed, or both related to the potential returns from sales of raw materials. Written by Trent Blare, Zachary Brym, Andres Bejarano Loor, and Fredy H. Ballen, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, November 2024.
Estimated Costs and Returns of Hemp Flower Production
Trent Blare, Zachary Brym, Andres Bejarano Loor, and Fredy H. Ballen
The purpose of this document is to provide a framework and provisional values to estimate costs and returns of hemp flower production for commercial producers in Florida. Written by Trent Blare, Zachary Brym, Andres Bejarano Loor, and Fredy H. Ballen, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, August 2024.
Estimating the Frequency of a Storm Event: How to Use NOAA Atlas 14 Point Precipitation Frequency Estimates
Young Gu Her, Eban Bean, and Christopher Martinez
This article introduces NOAA Atlas 14 and explains how to use it to help Extension agents and the general public estimate the frequency of any storm event of interest. The frequency estimate of a storm event using NOAA Atlas 14 helps the user to understand how large a storm is in relation to the historical storm events that occurred at a certain location. In addition, the information on the estimate’s confidence interval provided by NOAA Atlas 14 is expected to help people better understand the probabilistic nature of rainfall events. Written by Young Gu Her, Eban Bean, and Christopher Martinez, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, May 2023.
Feral Papaya Plants in Florida—A Resource for Breeding New Cultivars
Jugpreet Singh, Sumit Jangra, and Jonathan H. Crane
Papaya is native to southern Mexico and Central America. It was likely introduced to Florida by Native Americans, from the Calusa tribe through their contact with indigenous Caribbean people no later than 300 A.D. Some of the evidence for this introduction comes from seeds found in the Native American mounds of the Pineland Site Complex in Pine Island, Florida. While papaya did not originate in Florida, it is considered naturalized. We have surveyed and sampled several feral papaya plants from different geographical areas of south Florida. Feral papayas may possess unique traits that are absent in commercial papaya cultivars and potentially useful for the genetic improvement of papaya germplasm.
Florida Plant Disease Management Guide: Beans
Shouan Zhang, Geoffrey Meru, Aaron Palmateer, and Ken Pernezny
This fact sheet summarizes specific common diseases of beans, briefly describing symptoms and cultural controls. This edition is an update and revision with Geoffrey Meru as an added co-author.
Florida Rainfall Data Sources and Types
Meijing Zhang, Young Gu Her, Kati Migliaccio, and Clyde Fraisse
A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet. in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: ==Water==
Florida’s Agricultural Carbon Economy as Climate Action: The Potential Role of Farmers and Ranchers
Young Gu Her, Tara Wade, Sawssan Boufous, Jehangir Bhadha, and Michael Andreu
This article introduces concepts related to carbon sequestration, credits, and markets to help Extension agents, farmers, and concerned residents to better understand how agriculture can help to mitigate climate change, and thus become a part of Florida’s carbon economy. Written by Young Gu Her, Tara Wade, Sawssan Boufous, Jehangir Bhadha, and Michael Andreu, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, May 2022.
Frutos tropicales y subtropicales para los patios y jardines: alternativas a los cítricos
Michael S. Orfanedes, Jonathan H. Crane y Carlos F. Balerdi
UF/IFAS fact sheet
How Are Our Future Agriculture and Natural Resources Projected under Varying Climate?
Young Gu Her, Ashley Smyth, Zachary Brym, and Elias Bassil
This article explains how agriculture and natural resources may respond to projected future climate and how climate projections can be useful in developing management plans for the improved sustainability of Florida’s agriculture and natural resources. It also aims to help increase the public awareness of climate change impacts on Florida and improve understanding of the connections among climate, agriculture, and natural resources.
How Is Our Future Climate Projected?
Young Gu Her, Zachary Brym, Ashley Smyth, and Elias Bassil
Indigo from Indigofera spp.: Historical and Cultural Overview
Pamela Moon, Yuncong Li, Geoffrey Meru, Wagner Vendrame, Terence Molnar, and Xingbo Wu
This EDIS publication is to introduce indigo as a new economic crop in south Florida. It highlights the historical and cultural background, including identification and distribution, uses, and history of indigo. The information included in this publication could be of interest to researchers, students, extension agents, growers, the dye industry, and the public.
Industrial Hemp in the United States: Definition and History
Mark Tancig, Christine Kelly-Begazo, Navdeep Kaur, Lakesh K. Sharma, and Zachary Brym
This publication provides information about industrial hemp, its origins, and its cultivation. Written by Mark Tancig, Christine Kelly-Begazo, Navdeep Kaur, Lakesh K. Sharma, and Zachary Brym, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, September 2021.
Introducing Agroecology
Zachary Brym, Hamutahl Cohen, Hannah Eason, Emma Matcham, and David Outerbridge
This document aims to introduce the foundational ideas and main concepts of agroecology to a general audience with some specific examples for implementing agroecology on farms and gardens in commercial, hobby, and educational contexts. Written by Zachary Brym, Hamutahl Cohen, Hannah Wooten, Emma Matcham, and David Outerbridge, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, June 2023.
Irrigation Scheduling Tips for Tropical Fruit Groves in South Florida
Haimanote K. Bayabil, Kati W. Migliaccio, Jonathan H. Crane, and Yuncong Li
This fact sheet provides irrigation scheduling tips to growers of tropical fruit (e.g., avocado, mango, papaya, etc.) in south Florida. Written by Haimanote K. Bayabil, Kati W. Migliaccio, Jonathan H. Crane, and Yuncong Li, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, revised September 2022.
Irrigation System Descriptions for Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Crops in Florida
Jonathan Crane, Haimanote Bayabil, Edward A. Evans, and Fredy Ballen
Florida's tropical and subtropical fruit crop industries use various irrigation systems, including high-volume systems designed for irrigation and freeze protection, drip systems for herbaceous fruit crops (papaya, banana), and microsprinkler types, mainly for irrigation and fertigation. There continues to be a steady stream of potential tropical and subtropical fruit producers in Florida, many with little to no knowledge of the various types or purposes of various irrigation system that have been used successfully for the past 60 years.
Is a Viable Hemp Industry in Florida’s Future?
Trent Blare, Martha Rivera, Fredy H. Ballen, Zachary Brym
Disease and foreign competition have made many growers question the viability of traditional commodity crops such as tomatoes, citrus, and avocados. Industrial hemp appears to be an attractive alternative, as the 2018 Farm Bill permitted its production. Florida has followed several other states in approving permits in 2020 to allow production of industrial hemp. Markets for industrial hemp products were promising in the first years of production, but market prices started to decline dramatically in 2020 with many growers unable to sell all their product. In this publication, we examine the hemp value chain with a focus on opportunities in the Florida market. Better coordination between regulators, processors, financial institutions, research and Extension services, and the retail sector to build confidence, harmonize policies, and lower transaction costs would help the industry flourish and ensure growers, consumers, and hemp-related enterprises can benefit from this emerging market.
Jackfruit Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Ian Maguire
Lemon Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
Jonathan H. Crane
Longan Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, Steven A. Sargent, and Ian Maguire
Loquat Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
Jonathan H. Crane and M. Lilia Caldeira
Low-Maintenance Landscape Plants for South Florida
Cliff G. Martin, Jody Haynes, John McLaughlin, Laura Vasquez, Adrian Hunsberger, and Zachary Brym
This publication was originally developed to help answer requests from participants of the Florida Yards & Neighborhoods program in Miami-Dade County, now Florida Friendly Landscaping TM (FFL), for a list of landscape plants suitable in south Florida and has become a critical reference for the county. The resulting list includes over 330 species of low-maintenance plants. For each species, we provided the common and scientific names, family, size, light preference, salt tolerance, establishment status, invasive status and potential, and other useful characteristics. Written by Cliff G. Martin, Jody Haynes, John McLaughlin, Laura Vasquez, Adrian Hunsberger, and Zachary Brym, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agronomy, revised February 2025.
Lychee Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Ian Maguire
Mamey Sapote Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi and Ian Maguire
Mamoncillo (Genip) Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
Jonathan H. Crane and Carlos F. Balerdi
A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Homeowner audience(s).
Management of Powdery Mildew in Beans
Qingren Wang, Shouan Zhang, and Teresa Olczyk
Powdery mildew is one of the most commonly occurring diseases on many types of beans. Although the causal organism rarely causes extensive damage, significant yield losses were reported in Columbia County when infection occurred in dry beans prior to flowering. Accurately identifying this disease and immediately taking action for control are critical to effectively prevent spread of powdery mildew in order to reduce significant losses of yield and quality.
Managing Your Tropical Fruit Grove under Changing Water Table Levels
Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Bruce Schaffer
This fact sheet has been prepared by IFAS faculty working with tropical fruit crops in an effort to assist growers manage their groves under conditions of flooding, high water tables, or drought. Although weather events cannot be controlled, becoming familiar with the effects of a high water table, flooding, or drought on tropical fruit crops may assist growers in managing their fruit trees so they survive these events with minimal or no damage. However, this process will be impacted by ground water levels, which are managed in south Florida, and thus are dependent on regional water management decisions.
Mango Growing in the Florida Home Landscape
Jonathan H. Crane, Jeff Wasielewski, Carlos F. Balerdi, and Ian Maguire
Provides homeowners with an expanded and reorganized basic reference for growing mango in the home landscape. Tables include information on characteristics of Florida mango varieties, cultural practices by month, fertilizer program, and nutritional values.
Measuring Leaf Water Potential
Christian Bartell, Haimanote K. Bayabil, Bruce Schaffer, Fitsum Tilahun, and Fikadu Getachew
This article summarizes the basic concepts of leaf water potential measurements and two available methods for measuring leaf water potential under field and laboratory conditions. Written by Christian Bartell, Haimanote K. Bayabil, Bruce Schaffer, Fitsum Tilahun, and Fikadu Getachew, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, October 2021.
Moisture Retention and Chemical Properties of Nursery Potting Substrates
Haimanote K. Bayabil, Fitsum T. Tilahun, Yuncong Li, and E. Vanessa Campoverde
This publication provides general information about differences in moisture retention characteristics and chemical properties of most common potting substrates used by the nursery industry in south Florida. Written by Haimanote K. Bayabil, Fitsum T. Tilahun, Yuncong Li, and E. Vanessa Campoverde, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, October 2021.
Natural Vanilla Extract Production
Manuel Gastelbondo, Xingbo Wu, and Pamela Moon
Vanilla extract is the primary commercial product resulting from the mature processed fruits of Vanilla plants. This publication is an overview of the process used to produce natural vanilla extract; it also describes the conversion of fruits (botanically termed  "capsules" but often colloquially referred to as “beans” or “pods”) into extracts. This publication is intended for consumers, producers of all levels, and Extension agents. It describes each step of the natural vanilla extract production process from flower pollination through harvesting, to grading, curing, and extracting of the capsules.
Nutrient Management Recommendations Based on Mehlich-3 Extractant for Calcareous Soils in Miami-Dade County
Yuncong Li, Qiang Zhu, Rao Mylavarapu, Kelly Morgan, Guodong Liu, Jonathan Crane, Qingren Wang, Henry Mayer, Jeff Wasielewski, Laura Vasquez, Qingchun Liu, and Teresa Olczyk
This factsheet provides information about the history of soil testing calibrations and justification for recommending extraction of soil nutrients using Mehlich-3 for calcareous soils in Miami-Dade County. The dominant soils from this County have an extraordinarily high concentration of calcium resulting in high pH. This document also includes UF/IFAS approved Mehlich-3 extractant-based testing interpretations and recommendations for these soils. The purpose of this publication is to elucidate an appropriate approach for analyzing the unique calcareous soils from Miami-Dade County for plant available nutrients. The target audiences are Extension agents, agronomists at soil testing laboratories, crop advisors, growers, representatives of the state and local agencies, and others concerned about soil testing and plant analysis in Miami-Dade County.
O Ácaro da Erinose da Lichia (Aceria litchii Keifer) (Acari: Eriophyidae)
Alexandra M. Revynthi, Livia M. S. Ataide, Jonathan H. Crane, Jeff Wasielewski, Paul E. Kendra, and Daniel Carrillo
O objetivo deste informativo é fornecer informações detalhadas sobre o ácaro da erinose da lichia. Destina-se ao público leigo e acadêmico, dentre outros interessados em adiquirir algum conhecimento sobre a biologia deste ácaro.
O bicudo do botão do hibisco (Anthonomus testaceosquamosus Linell, Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
Alexandra M Revynthi, Livia M S Ataide, Yisell Velazquez Hernandez, Paul E Kendra, Daniel Carrillo, Catharine M Mannion
Este informativo sobre do bicudo do botão do hibisco é destinado ao público leigo e acadêmico, dentre outros interessados em adiquirir algum conhecimento sobre a biologia do bicudo do botão do hibisco. Essa praga do hibisco rosa da China, é originário do nordeste do México e do sul do Texas e pode causar grandes perdas econômicas aos produtores de hibisco. O objetivo desta publicação é fornecer informações importantes sobre essa praga do hibisco aos proprietários de viveiros, proprietários de casas-de-vegetação e outros.
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