Allamanda bolivinensis Bolivian Allamanda by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“… This document provides a detailed overview of the Bolivian Allamanda (Allamanda bolivinensis), an evergreen vine known for its vivid white, trumpet-shaped flowers with deep yellow throats. It describes the plant’s characteristics, including its rapid growth rate, spreading habit, and adaptability to various soil types. …”
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Floriculture New Crop Update - Report from California Pack Trials 2003 by Rick Schoellhorn, Alexis A. Richardson

“… Pack trials are industry events held in early April each year highlighting the new releases in flowering crops for each year. This is an industry event and, generally, not open to the public. …”
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Harnessing root phenotyping and root growth plasticity of landraces of maize (Zea mays L.) for enhancing waterlogging tolerance in fragile and challenging agro-ecologies of Eastern... by E. Lamalakshmi Devi, Krishnappa Rangappa, Ayam Gangarani Devi, S.K. Chongtham, Ingudam Bhupenchandra, Konsam Sarika, Harendra Verma, Rumi Narzari, Samarendra Hazarika, Sankar Prasad Das, B.U. Choudhury, Anil Kumar Choudhury, T.L. Bhutia, V.K. Mishra

“…RCM-12-19, RCM-32-19, RCM-16-19, and RCM-23-19 demonstrated rapid root growth and branching after WL stress at the flowering stage, supporting their potential for breeding WL-tolerant maize. …”
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Interplay between fecundity, sexual and growth selection on the spring phenology of European beech (Fagus sylvatica L.). by Oddou-Muratorio, Sylvie, Bontemps, Aurore, Gauzere, Julie, Klein, Etienne K

“…Background: Plant phenological traits such as the timing of budburst or flowering can evolve on ecological timescales through response to fecundity and viability selection. …”
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Most diverse, most neglected: weevils (Coleoptera: Curculionoidea) are ubiquitous specialized brood-site pollinators of tropical flora by Haran, Julien, Kergoat, Gael J., de Medeiros, Bruno A. S.

“…Another characteristic feature is that flowers often perform thermogenesis and exhibit a range of strategies to separate sexual phases, either spatially or temporally. …”
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Future climate change impacts on common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) phenology and yield with crop management options in Amhara Region, Ethiopia by Adem Mohammed, Estifanos Feleke

“…The RMSE, R2 and d-index values for days to flowering in the model evaluation phase were 2.42 days, 0.76 and 0.82, respectively. …”
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Allamanda bolivinensis Bolivian Allamanda by Edward Gilman, Ryan W. Klein, Gail Hansen

“… This document provides a detailed overview of the Bolivian Allamanda (Allamanda bolivinensis), an evergreen vine known for its vivid white, trumpet-shaped flowers with deep yellow throats. It describes the plant’s characteristics, including its rapid growth rate, spreading habit, and adaptability to various soil types. …”
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Mediterranean island endemic Arum pictum emits isomyocorene as a major component of floral scent by Gibernau, Marc, Amadori, Arianna, Godschalx, Adrienne, Albre, Jérôme, Tomi, Félix, Marcia, Paolo, Farris, Emmanuele

“…., endemic from Corsica, Sardinia and Balearic Islands, is the only autumn-flowering Arum species. This species is pollinated by deceptively attracting coprophilous and saprophilous Diptera and staphylinid Coleoptera. …”
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Guide to Using Rhizomal Perennial Peanut in the Urban Landscape by Robert E. Rouse, Elan M. Miavitz, Fritz M. Roka

“…It is not only beneficial to the environment since it requires no supplemental nitrogen or phosphorus fertilization or pest control, but it also is aesthetically pleasing, can be walked on, and has edible, peanut flavored flowers. This document is HS960, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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CAMELLIA PYRIFORMIS (THEACEAE, SECTION CALPANDRIA), A NEW SPECIES FROM NORTHERN VIETNAM by Ngoc Bon Trinh, Van Quang Le, Thanh Son Hoang

“…Morphological features of this new species are young branches villous; leaves above pubescent, a long midrib, below pubescent; petiole falcate, densely villous; flowers solitary or geminate; pedicel very short, pubescent; bracteoles sparsely pubescent on both sides; sepals, pubescent on both sides; petals, white, glabrous; androecium 5–6 stamens, filaments completely united to form a truncated cone, glabrous, basal adnate to the petal, shallowly dentate at the apex, each filament bearing an anther; gynoecium 3-locular, densely white silky strigose tomentose, styles glabrous; capsule pyriform, pubescent; seed broad pyriform, densely villous …”
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Analysis of Pollen Collected by Andrena flavipes Panzer (Hymenoptera: Andrenidae) in Sweet Cherry Orchards, Afyonkarahisar Province of Turkey by Yasemin Güler, Kadriye Sorkun

“…It was ascertained that A. flavipes collected sweet cherry pollen and that the sweet cherry flowers do not represent a primary pollen source, however.…”
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Guide to Using Rhizomal Perennial Peanut in the Urban Landscape by Robert E. Rouse, Elan M. Miavitz, Fritz M. Roka

“…It is not only beneficial to the environment since it requires no supplemental nitrogen or phosphorus fertilization or pest control, but it also is aesthetically pleasing, can be walked on, and has edible, peanut flavored flowers. This document is HS960, one of a series of the Horticultural Sciences Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Tung Oil Production in Florida by Patrick Joseph Minogue

“…Development of a later-flowering tung tree cultivar has sparked renewed interest in tung seed as a potential alternative crop for northern and central Florida on sites having relatively well-drained, fertile soils and adequate moisture. …”
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Tung Oil Production in Florida by Patrick Joseph Minogue

“…Development of a later-flowering tung tree cultivar has sparked renewed interest in tung seed as a potential alternative crop for northern and central Florida on sites having relatively well-drained, fertile soils and adequate moisture. …”
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American Lotus, Yellow Lotus: Nelumbo lutea by Warner Orozco-Obando, Lyn Gettys

“…It is an herbaceous aquatic perennial native plant that tolerates a wide range of conditions. The fragrant yellow flowers, huge round leaves, and persistent seed pods borne on stiff stalks high above the water make it both distinctive and visually striking. …”
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European Food Safety Certification - The GlobalG.A.P® Standard and Its Accredited Certification Scheme by Richard C. Yudin, Keith R. Schneider

“…There are slightly different versions for fresh fruit and vegetables, meat products, flowers and ornamentals, and combinable crops (grains and pulses). …”
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Identification and Control of Southern Sandbur (Cenchrus echinatus L.) in Hayfields by Hunter Smith, Jason Ferrell, Brent Sellers

“…Southern sandbur seeds start to germinate in late spring, and germination continues through the summer and fall. Flowering occurs in late fall, and growth is consistent until the first frost. …”
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Tropical Spiderwort (Commelina benghalensis L.), Identification and Control by Jason A. Ferrell, Gregory E. MacDonald, Barry J. Brecht

“… Tropical spiderwort is an aggressive weed that produces aerial (above ground) and subterranean (below ground) flowers. This results in viable seed being produced both above and below ground. …”
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2018–2019 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Blight by Ozgur Batuman, Pamela D. Roberts, Ronald H. Brlansky

“…Trees rapidly decline with extensive twig dieback, off-season flowering, and small fruit. Blight trees reach a stage of chronic decline, but seldom die. …”
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Convergent Lady Beetle Hippodamia convergens Guérin-Méneville (Insecta: Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) by Luis F. Aristizábal, Steven P. Arthurs

“…It will also feed on pollen and nectar from flowers when prey is scarce. This species can be found in habitats ranging from grasslands, forests, agricultural fields, gardens, and natural parks. …”
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