New peach cultivar ‘Mechta’ developed at the Nikita Botanical Gardens by N. V. Mesyats, A. V. Smykov

“…‘Mechta’ demonstrated high flowering vigor (scoring 4.6 points), a long flowering period (12.7 days), stable annual yield (27.9 t/ha), high frost and drought resistance, excellent taste (4.7 points), and good biochemical parameters of the fruit. …”
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Seed quality of Aristolochia macrophylla Lam. and A. manshuriensis Kom. in St. Petersburg by K. G. Tkachenko, G. A. Firsov, A. V. Volchanskaya

“…A. manshuriensis has been grown in the Peter the Great Botanical Garden since 1909. The first flowering was observed in 1918 and 1919, the first fruiting in 1924. …”
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Effect of Benzothiadiazole Treatment during Veraison on Amino Acid Composition, Degradation and Metabolism in ‘Chardonnay’ Grape by GUAN Ruwen, CHEN Chunxia, ZHANG Yu, HAN Yuqi, WANG Jianfeng, WANG Feifei, WANG Huijun, WANG Bo, JIANG Yumei

“…In order to explore the effect of benzothiadiazole (BTH) treatment on amino acid accumulation, degradation and metabolism during the growth of grape fruits, ‘Chardonnay’ grape berries at veraison were sprayed with BTH at 50 mg/L and plucked once every 10 d from the next day (60 d after flowering) until maturity (110 d after flowering). …”
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GC-MS Analysis of Bioactive Compounds in Methanolic Extracts of Papaver decaisnei and Determination of Its Antioxidants and Anticancer Activities by Ahmed Aj. Jabbar, Fuad O. Abdullah, Kamaran K. Abdulrahman, Yaseen Galali, Abdullah Sh. Sardar

“…The current study investigates the methanol (99.9%) extracts (10 μg/mL) of roots, leaves, and flowers of Papaver decaisnei in terms of phytochemistry by gas chromatography-mass spectrophotometry GC-MS, in vitro antioxidant activity by radical scavenging and reducing power assays, and finally, the anticancer actions as IC50 (inhibitory concentration at 50%) against human colorectal adenocarcinoma (Caco-2), mammary cancer cells (MCF-7), and human cervical carcinoma (HeLa) cells. …”
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Projecting the global potential distribution of nine Rhododendron Subgenus Hymenanthes species under different climate change scenarios by Qian Ao, Huie Li, Lan Yang, Qian Li, Fenfang Long, Yang Xiao, Weiwei Zuo

“…Abstract As one of China’s most treasured traditional flowers, Rhododendron Subgen. Hymenanthes is renowned worldwide for its evergreen foliage, vibrant flowers, and significant ornamental, landscaping, and economic value. …”
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Chemotaxonomic studies on <i>Schwenckia americana</i> LINN by C Wahua, SM Sam

“…The inflorescence is a panicle of 15 or more flowers occurring at stem terminal.The flowers are whitish tubular structures measuring up to 1.0±0.2cm in length and 0.1cm in diameter. …”
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Railroad Vine (Ipomoea pes-caprae): Identification and Uses by Stephen Henry Brown, Marc S. Frank

“…This new 7-page document, published by the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department, describes railroad vine's leaves, flowers, fruit, planting and maintenance, and insect and disease problems. …”
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Dogwood Borer, Synanthedon scitula (Harris) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) by Jamba Gyeltshen, Amanda Hodges

“… EENY-374, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Jamba Gyeltshen and Amanda Hodges, describes this destructive pest of flowering dogwood and other cultivated trees. Part of the Featured Creatures series, this publication covers the distribution, description, biology, host plants, damage, management, and selected references. …”
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Dogwood Borer, Synanthedon scitula (Harris) (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Sesiidae) by Jamba Gyeltshen, Amanda Hodges

“… EENY-374, a 4-page illustrated fact sheet by Jamba Gyeltshen and Amanda Hodges, describes this destructive pest of flowering dogwood and other cultivated trees. Part of the Featured Creatures series, this publication covers the distribution, description, biology, host plants, damage, management, and selected references. …”
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Perennial Gardening in Florida by Sydney Park Brown

“…Includes a 7-page table of useful information for selecting and growing flowering perennials in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, February 2007. …”
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Stachytarpheta jamaicensis Blue Porterweed by Edward Gilman

“…It describes the plant’s characteristics, including its growth habits, appearance, and flowering patterns. The document highlights the plant’s uses in landscaping, such as hedges, borders, and mass plantings, and its ability to attract butterflies. …”
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Railroad Vine (Ipomoea pes-caprae): Identification and Uses by Stephen Henry Brown, Marc S. Frank

“…This new 7-page document, published by the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department, describes railroad vine's leaves, flowers, fruit, planting and maintenance, and insect and disease problems. …”
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Mechanical Pruning of Citrus Trees by Mongi Zekri

“… When citrus trees are not regularly pruned, less sunlight reaches the lower parts of the trees, which can reduce flowering and fruit development, quality, and color. …”
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Strelitizia reginae Bird of Paradise by Edward Gilman

“…It describes the plant’s striking blue-green foliage and distinctive orange and blue flowers, which bloom periodically throughout the year. …”
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Atemoya Growing in the Florida Home Landscape by Jonathan H. Crane, Carlos F. Balerdi, Ian Maguire

“…Tables include information on cultural practices by month, fertilizer program, and flowering behavior. Included in the Master Gardener Handbook. …”
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Mechanical Pruning of Citrus Trees by Mongi Zekri

“… When citrus trees are not regularly pruned, less sunlight reaches the lower parts of the trees, which can reduce flowering and fruit development, quality, and color. …”
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Schoepfia Fruit Fly, Anastrepha interrupta Stone (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, John B. Heppner

“…It is known only from coastal counties of south-central Florida to Key West, and only feeds on fruit of the flowering plant Schoepfia chrysophylloides. This revised 4-page fact sheet was written by H. …”
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Schoepfia Fruit Fly, Anastrepha interrupta Stone (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, John B. Heppner

“…It is known only from coastal counties of south-central Florida to Key West, and only feeds on fruit of the flowering plant Schoepfia chrysophylloides. This revised 4-page fact sheet was written by H. …”
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Perennial Gardening in Florida by Sydney Park Brown

“…Includes a 7-page table of useful information for selecting and growing flowering perennials in Florida. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, February 2007. …”
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Growing Feijoa Fruit in Florida by Kevin Folta, Dustin Huff, Ali Sarkhosh

“…Its value as a potentially heavy producer of flavorful fruits (and flavorful flowers) is frequently overlooked due to issues in pollination and limited genetic improvement. …”
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