Enhancing the estimation of cadmium content in rice leaves by integrating vegetation indices and color indices using machine learning by Xiaoyun Huang, Shengxi Chen, Tianling Fu, Chengwu Fan, Hongxing Chen, Song Zhang, Hui Chen, Song Qin, Zhenran Gao

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Exotics in the Wetlands: West Indian Marsh Grass by Rodrigo Diaz, William A. Overholt, James P. Cuda

“… Exotic plant species in Florida wetlands spread rapidly due to floods, large waterway systems, and extensive traffic of commercial and recreational boats. Fertilizer and sediment runoff from agricultural lands and waste water from beef and dairy operations may contribute to successful establishment of exotic aquatic plants. …”
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Nutrient Cycling in Grazed Pastures by Maria L. Silveira, Joao M. Vendramini, Hiran M. da Silva, Mariana Azenha

“…Many forage-based livestock production systems in Florida are characterized by extensive grazing with minimal inputs of commercial fertilizer and supplemental feed. In these systems, adequate soil fertility conditions are essential to sustain forage production. …”
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Irrigation Scheduling As a Means of Applying the Right Water Amount and Monitoring Soil Moisture for Vegetable Crops Grown in Florida in the BMP Era by Eric Simonne, George Hochmuth

“… This publication is one of a series entitled Fertilizer and Irrigation Management in the BMP Era. …”
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Exotics in the Wetlands: West Indian Marsh Grass by Rodrigo Diaz, William A. Overholt, James P. Cuda

“… Exotic plant species in Florida wetlands spread rapidly due to floods, large waterway systems, and extensive traffic of commercial and recreational boats. Fertilizer and sediment runoff from agricultural lands and waste water from beef and dairy operations may contribute to successful establishment of exotic aquatic plants. …”
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Growth Stages and Tuber Development of FL1867 Potato under Full and Reduced Irrigation Scheduling by Seth A. Byrd, Diane L. Rowland, Lincoln Zotarelli

“…Knowledge of the timing and duration of the tuber initiation and tuber bulking stages for ‘FL 1867′ is critical for timing fertilizer and irrigation applications. So to evaluate the start and length of the tuber initiation and tuber bulking stages under Florida growing conditions, ‘FL 1867′ plants were dug up and photographed on a weekly basis from a commercial field near Live Oak, FL in 2012. …”
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What is 4R nutrient stewardship? by Guodong Liu, Kelly Morgan, Yuncong Li, Lincoln Zotarelli, James DeValerio, Qingren Wang

“… A new and innovative approach to Best Management Practices for fertilizer application known as 4R nutrient stewardship is available, to ensure the environmental, social, and economical sustainability of commercial crop production. …”
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UF/IFAS Standardized Nutrient Recommendations for Vegetable Crop Production in Florida by Rao Mylavarapu, George Hochmuth, Guodong Liu

“… This publication presents the fertilization recommendations for vegetable crops based on soil tests performed by the UF/IFAS Extension Soil Testing Laboratory (ESTL). …”
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Petits arrangements avec le vivant dans le bocage pavillonnaire by Pauline Frileux, Élodie Paillocher

“…They also interfere with the cycle of matter: clearing away green waste, introducing fertilizer, watering, etc. Two main tendencies can be observed among gardeners: scrupulously weeding addict ones and eco-focused. …”
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Developing a Soil Test Extractant: The Correlation and Calibration Processes by George Hochmuth, Rao Mylavarapu, Ed Hanlon

“… An understanding of soil testing is an important part of preventing excess fertilizer applications that can potentially impact the environment and ensuring commercially viable yields and aesthetic, healthy landscapes. …”
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How to Calculate Fertigation Injection Rates for Commercial Blueberry Production by Guodong Liu, Jeffrey Williamson, Gary England, Alicia Whidden

“…One of the key factors in fertigation is the correct calculation of fertilizer injection rate and time for the acreage. …”
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Sand-Clay Mix in Phosphate Mine Reclamation: Characteristics and Land Use by Casey Beavers, Edward A. Hanlon, Matt Wilson, James Cates, George J. Hochmuth

“… Phosphate rock is a key component in producing fertilizer and many other economically important products. …”
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Communicating to the Ages: Influence of Age on Florida Residents’ Informational Processing Behaviors by Amanda D. Ali, Laura A. Sanagorski Warner, Ashley N. McCleod, Shelli Rampold, Alexa J. Lamm

“… This 5-page document explores the results of a study in which Florida residents processed video messages about fertilizer best practices, with a focus on how their information-processing behaviors differed by age. …”
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Guide to Using Rhizomal Perennial Peanut in the Urban Landscape by Robert E. Rouse, Elan M. Miavitz, Fritz M. Roka

“… Perennial peanut has recently shown promise as an ornamental groundcover due to its high resistance to drought, nematodes, and pathogens and its minimal fertilizer needs. This translates into savings in water, energy, dollars, and reduced impacts to the environment. …”
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Guide to Using Rhizomal Perennial Peanut in the Urban Landscape by Robert E. Rouse, Elan M. Miavitz, Fritz M. Roka

“… Perennial peanut has recently shown promise as an ornamental groundcover due to its high resistance to drought, nematodes, and pathogens and its minimal fertilizer needs. This translates into savings in water, energy, dollars, and reduced impacts to the environment. …”
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Water and Nitrogen BMPs for Tomato and Watermelon: Water Quality and Economics by Sanjay Shukla, Gregory S. Hendricks, Fritz M. Roka, Thomas A. Obreza

“… Results of a two-year, four-crop-cycles experiment indicated that the recommended Best Management Practice (BMP) water and fertilizer nitrogen (N) rates for seepage-irrigated tomato in south Florida can reduce water use and N leaching to groundwater without adversely impacting yield. …”
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What is 4R nutrient stewardship? by Guodong Liu, Kelly Morgan, Yuncong Li, Lincoln Zotarelli, James DeValerio, Qingren Wang

“… A new and innovative approach to Best Management Practices for fertilizer application known as 4R nutrient stewardship is available, to ensure the environmental, social, and economical sustainability of commercial crop production. …”
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Bermudagrass Production in Florida by Carrol G. Chambliss, Freddie A. Johnson

“…Many research studies have shown high animal weight gains per acre when bermuda is well fertilized. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/aa200 …”
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Communicating to the Ages: Influence of Age on Florida Residents’ Informational Processing Behaviors by Amanda D. Ali, Laura A. Sanagorski Warner, Ashley N. McCleod, Shelli Rampold, Alexa J. Lamm

“… This 5-page document explores the results of a study in which Florida residents processed video messages about fertilizer best practices, with a focus on how their information-processing behaviors differed by age. …”
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Growth Stages and Tuber Development of FL1867 Potato under Full and Reduced Irrigation Scheduling by Seth A. Byrd, Diane L. Rowland, Lincoln Zotarelli

“…Knowledge of the timing and duration of the tuber initiation and tuber bulking stages for ‘FL 1867′ is critical for timing fertilizer and irrigation applications. So to evaluate the start and length of the tuber initiation and tuber bulking stages under Florida growing conditions, ‘FL 1867′ plants were dug up and photographed on a weekly basis from a commercial field near Live Oak, FL in 2012. …”
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