An Introduction to Some Common and Charismatic Florida Spiders by E. C. Powell, L. A. Taylor, Samm Wehman Epstein

“…While spiders are often feared, they are generally non-aggressive and provide essential ecosystem services, such as controlling pest insects in homes, gardens, and agricultural crops. This publication highlights some of the most commonly encountered spiders in Florida and some less common, but particularly charismatic, groups. …”
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Whitefringed Beetles, Naupactus (= Graphognathus) spp. (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by Wayne N. Dixon

“…Whitefringed beetles are considered serious pests of many agricultural crops (Young et al. 1950) and have become pests of young pines planted on converted croplands in the South. …”
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Pepper Fruit Fly Atherigona orientalis (Schiner) (Insecta: Diptera: Muscidae) by Kenneth L. Hibbard, William A. Overholt

“…But it can sometimes be a primary pest of certain agricultural crops, most notably plants in the family Solanaceae. …”
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Whitefringed Beetles, Naupactus (= Graphognathus) spp. (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae) by Wayne N. Dixon

“…Whitefringed beetles are considered serious pests of many agricultural crops (Young et al. 1950) and have become pests of young pines planted on converted croplands in the South. …”
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Big-Eyed, Geocoris spp. (Insecta: Hemiptera: Lydaeidae) by Frank W. Mead

“…They are generally regarded as beneficial because they prey upon numerous kinds of insect and mite pests of turf, ornamental and agricultural crops. Big-eyed bugs are among those insects receiving research attention in Florida (and elsewhere) for their value as predators. …”
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Big-Eyed, Geocoris spp. (Insecta: Hemiptera: Lydaeidae) by Frank W. Mead

“…They are generally regarded as beneficial because they prey upon numerous kinds of insect and mite pests of turf, ornamental and agricultural crops. Big-eyed bugs are among those insects receiving research attention in Florida (and elsewhere) for their value as predators. …”
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Coloring with Spiders: Our Favorites from Florida by L. A. Taylor, Samm Wehman Epstein

“…While spiders are often feared, they are generally non-aggressive and provide essential ecosystem services, such as controlling pest insects in homes, gardens, and agricultural crops. This downloadable educational coloring book focused on spiders provides a creative way for people of all ages to appreciate the beauty and intrigue of spiders. …”
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Wellsina Mite Hemicheyletia wellsina (De Leon) (Arachnida: Acari: Cheyletidae) by Haleigh A. Ray, Marjorie A. Hoy

“…Hemicheyletia wellsina does not appear likely to be an effective natural enemy in agricultural crops as an introduced predator, but could be beneficial in natural biological control in natural ecosystems, where pest densities are lower. …”
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Study of Increasing the Export Potential of Indonesia Wood Pellets as a Source of the Renewable Biomass Energy Source by Victor Tulus Pangapoi Sidabutar

“…Indonesia superior in numbers of forests and agricultural crops compare to Vietnam. In addition, the existing plant biodiversity that can be used as a source of raw material for wood pellets are unique compared to other competitors. …”
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THE SOLANUM TUBEROSUM KNOWLEDGE BASE: THE SECTION ON MOLECULAR-GENETIC REGULATION OF METABOLIC PATHWAYS by T. V. Ivanisenko, O. V. Saik, P. S. Demenkov, V. K. Khlestkin, E. K. Khlestkina, N A. Kolchanov, V. А. Ivanisenko

“…To date, the number of scientific publications on only one of the most important agricultural crops of Solanum tuberosum L. (potato) has exceeded 1.5 million. …”
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New record of Orientus ishidae (Matsumura, 1902) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in Bulgaria with notes on the distribution of Acanalonia conica (Say, 1830) (Hemiptera: Acanaloniidae) by Ilia Gjonov, Tsvetomir Tsvetanov, Radost Angelova

“…Orientus ishidae (Matsumura, 1902), a leafhopper species native to East Asia, has been increasingly reported in Europe due to its potential role as a vector of phytoplasmas affecting agricultural crops. In this study, we present the first confirmed record of O. ishidae in Bulgaria, collected from Varna town during field surveys in 2024. …”
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Soil-Test-Based Phosphorus Recommendations for Commercial Agricultural Production in Florida by Rao Mylavarapu, Yuncong Li, Maria Silveira, Cheryl Mackowiak, J. Mabry McCray

“… This new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences is intended to address agronomic and environmental issues related to phosphorus (P) dynamics in Florida agricultural soils and soil test P interpretation and management for agricultural crops. This document aims to provide science-based information to agricultural clientele, including commercial producers, small farmers, Extension agents, crop consultants, landscape professionals, representatives of the fertilizer industry, state and local agencies, students and instructors of high schools and colleges, researchers, and interested Florida citizens. …”
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New Insights into the Taxonomy of Bacteria in the Genomic Era and a Case Study with Rhizobia by Luisa Caroline Ferraz Helene, Milena Serenato Klepa, Mariangela Hungria

“…This example was chosen because of the importance of the symbiotic nitrogen fixation of legumes with rhizobia to the nitrogen input to both natural ecosystems and agricultural crops. This case study reports the technological advances and the methodologies used to classify and identify bacterial species and indicates the actual rules required for an accurate description of new taxa.…”
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Wellsina Mite Hemicheyletia wellsina (De Leon) (Arachnida: Acari: Cheyletidae) by Haleigh A. Ray, Marjorie A. Hoy

“…Hemicheyletia wellsina does not appear likely to be an effective natural enemy in agricultural crops as an introduced predator, but could be beneficial in natural biological control in natural ecosystems, where pest densities are lower. …”
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"DO NOT LET LAURELS CARRY YOU AWAY, THEY ARE CHEAP STUFF..." (VAVILOV’S ROLE IN THE FORMATION OF G. D. KARPECHENKO AS A LEADER OF GENETIC RESEARCH AT VIR) by M. A. Vishnyakova

“…A comprehensive genetic study of the collection of plant genetic resources was made, and its further utilization in practical breeding work with major agricultural crops was worked out.…”
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Soil-Test-Based Phosphorus Recommendations for Commercial Agricultural Production in Florida by Rao Mylavarapu, Yuncong Li, Maria Silveira, Cheryl Mackowiak, J. Mabry McCray

“… This new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Soil and Water Sciences is intended to address agronomic and environmental issues related to phosphorus (P) dynamics in Florida agricultural soils and soil test P interpretation and management for agricultural crops. This document aims to provide science-based information to agricultural clientele, including commercial producers, small farmers, Extension agents, crop consultants, landscape professionals, representatives of the fertilizer industry, state and local agencies, students and instructors of high schools and colleges, researchers, and interested Florida citizens. …”
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Antifungal Potential of Sweet Orange Essential Oil on Pathogens of Two Important Cocoa Diseases in Ghana by Yahaya Bukari, Silas Wintuma Avicor, Michael Kojo Ainooson, Eric Kumi Asare, Godfred Kweku Awudzi, Ishmael Amoako-Attah

“…However, their activity against pathogens of major agricultural crops such as cocoa is unknown. In this study, the essential oil (EO) of the peel of sweet orange was evaluated against Marasmiellus scandens and Erythricium salmonicolor, the pathogens, respectively, responsible for causing white thread blight and pink disease on cocoa. …”
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The climate impact and land use of cultivated meat: Evaluating agricultural feedstock production. by Hanno Kossmann, Thorsten Moess, Peter Breunig

“…The specific objectives are to determine the minimum land area required to produce a certain amount of cell medium-feedstock for CM production-on agricultural land and to identify potential future land use scenarios assuming that the macro components of the cell medium are solely produced from common agricultural crops in southern Germany. A linear programming model was developed to analyze four different scenarios of CM production, considering factors such as crop rotation, nutrient sourcing, and solar energy use. …”
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Defensive Mechanisms of <i>Mikania micrantha</i> Likely Enhance Its Invasiveness as One of the World’s Worst Alien Species by David R. Clements, Hisashi Kato-Noguchi

“…This invasive vine also seriously impacts many agricultural crops and is listed as one of the world’s 100 worst invasive alien species. …”
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Water Management in Wheat Farming in Romania: Simulating the Irrigation Requirements with the CROPWAT Model by Dana Maria (Oprea) Constantin, Florentina Iuliana Mincu, Daniel Constantin Diaconu, Cristina Doina Burada, Elena Băltățeanu

“…The development of water demand analysis methodologies to maintain agricultural crops at an optimal production level, in relation to current climate changes, is a necessity for many geographical areas. …”
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