Identification and Control of Coral Ardisia (Ardisia crenata): A Potentially Poisonous Plant. by Brent A. Sellers, Sarah Lancaster, Kenneth A. Langeland, Jason A. Ferrell, Michael Meisenberg, Joseph Walter

“…Although there is no published literature supporting the theory that coral ardisia is toxic, it is suspected that the berries and/or foliage are poisonous to livestock, pets, and humans. …”
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Enviroscaping to Conserve Energy: Trees for South Florida by Timothy K. Broschat, Alan W. Meerow, R.J. Black

“…The energy-conserving impact of a particular tree species depends on 1) whether it keeps its leaves during the winter and 2) the shape of a tree and density of its foliage. This document is about choosing the right species of trees to plant in Florida, the sites to plant them, and how to properly maintain them. …”
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Rice Bug (suggested common name) Leptocorisa acuta (Thunberg) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Alydidae) by Amelio Chi Serrano, Russell F. Mizell, Morgan A. Byron

“… Broad-headed bugs belong to a well-known but relatively small family of plant-feeding true bugs, usually seen feeding on the foliage and flowers of leguminous and graminaceous crops. …”
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SEARCH FOR SOURCE MATERIAL WITH LATE BLIGHT RESISTANCE AMONG POTATO VARIETIES AND CLONES by N. M. Zoteyeva, O. S. Kosareva, Z. Z. Evdokimova

“…Tests were performed in the field under heavy infection of Phytophthora infestans (Mont.) de Bary (foliage) and in the laboratory (tubers). Varieties and clones with high and moderate leaf and/or tuber late blight resistance were identified. …”
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Management of Nematodes with Cowpea Cover Crops by Zane Joseph Grabau, Esteban Rios

“…If used appropriately, cover crops can improve soil structure and fertility, decrease soil erosion, provide foliage and animal feed, and suppress crop pests such as weeds, insects, nematodes, and other plant pathogens. …”
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Florida 4-H Horticulture Identification and Judging: Contest Rules and Glossary by Jeffrey G. Williamson, Sydney Park Brown, Tom Wichman

“…This publication combines and supersedes 4H-PSJ-20 (Rules and Glossary), 4H-PSJ-21 (Flowers and Foliage Plants), 4H-PSJ-22 (Fruits and Nuts), 4H-PSJ-23 (Ornamentals), 4H-PSJ-24 (Vegetables), and 4H-PSJ-25 (Score Sheet). …”
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Sycamore Lace Bug, Corythucha ciliata (Say) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Tingidae) by Susan E. Halbert, James R. Meeker

“…The bugs feed on the undersides of the leaves, initially causing a white stippling that can eventually progress into chlorotic or bronzed foliage and premature senescence of leaves. In cases of severe infestations, trees may be defoliated in late summer. …”
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Sycamore Lace Bug, Corythucha ciliata (Say) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Tingidae) by Susan E. Halbert, James R. Meeker

“…The bugs feed on the undersides of the leaves, initially causing a white stippling that can eventually progress into chlorotic or bronzed foliage and premature senescence of leaves. In cases of severe infestations, trees may be defoliated in late summer. …”
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Enviroscaping to Conserve Energy: Trees for South Florida by Timothy K. Broschat, Alan W. Meerow, R.J. Black

“…The energy-conserving impact of a particular tree species depends on 1) whether it keeps its leaves during the winter and 2) the shape of a tree and density of its foliage. This document is about choosing the right species of trees to plant in Florida, the sites to plant them, and how to properly maintain them. …”
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Florida 4-H Horticulture Identification and Judging: Contest Rules and Glossary by Jeffrey G. Williamson, Sydney Park Brown, Tom Wichman

“…This publication combines and supersedes 4H-PSJ-20 (Rules and Glossary), 4H-PSJ-21 (Flowers and Foliage Plants), 4H-PSJ-22 (Fruits and Nuts), 4H-PSJ-23 (Ornamentals), 4H-PSJ-24 (Vegetables), and 4H-PSJ-25 (Score Sheet). …”
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Management of Nematodes with Cowpea Cover Crops by Koon-Hui Wang, Robert McSorley

“…If used appropriately, cover crops can improve soil structure and fertility, decrease soil erosion, provide foliage and animal feed, and suppress crop pests such as weeds, insects, nematodes, and other plant pathogens. …”
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Poinsettia Thrips, Impatiens Thrips (suggested common names) Echinothrips americanus Morgan (Insecta: Thysanoptera: Thripidae) by Babu Panthi, Oscar E. Liburd, Justin Renkema

“… Echinothrips americanus Morgan is an important greenhouse foliage pest of vegetable and ornamental plants (Figure 1). …”
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Management of Nematodes with Cowpea Cover Crops by Koon-Hui Wang, Robert McSorley

“…If used appropriately, cover crops can improve soil structure and fertility, decrease soil erosion, provide foliage and animal feed, and suppress crop pests such as weeds, insects, nematodes, and other plant pathogens. …”
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Poinsettia Thrips, Impatiens Thrips (suggested common names) Echinothrips americanus Morgan (Insecta: Thysanoptera: Thripidae) by Babu Panthi, Oscar E. Liburd, Justin Renkema

“… Echinothrips americanus Morgan is an important greenhouse foliage pest of vegetable and ornamental plants (Figure 1). …”
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Japanese Beetle, Popillia japonica Newman (Insecta: Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) by Jamba Gyeltshen, Amanda Hodges

“…Adult Japanese beetles feed on foliage, flowers, and fruits. Leaves are typically skeletonized or left with only tough network of veins. …”
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Camellias at a Glance by Sydney Park Brown

“…For the remainder of the year, their glossy, evergreen foliage, interesting forms and textures, relatively slow growth, and low maintenance make camellias excellent landscape plants worthy of more use. …”
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Japanese Beetle, Popillia japonica Newman (Insecta: Coleoptera: Scarabaeidae) by Jamba Gyeltshen, Amanda Hodges

“…Adult Japanese beetles feed on foliage, flowers, and fruits. Leaves are typically skeletonized or left with only tough network of veins. …”
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Insect and Mite Pest Management in Florida Peanut by Isaac L. Esquivel, Xavier Martini, Ethan Carter, Silvana V. Paula-Moraes

“…Several insect pests feed on various peanut plant parts, including foliage, roots, and fruiting structures. These pests can cause significant damage to the plant canopy and kernels and can also transmit diseases, reducing the quality and quantity of yield if they are not properly detected and managed. …”
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New Caladium Cultivars ‘Dots Delight’ and ‘Wonderland’ by Zhanao Deng, Natalia A. Peres

“… Caladiums are ornamental aroids valued for their vibrant and morphologically diverse foliage. Grower surveys indicated that they planted more acres of lance-leaved cultivars in recent decades to accommodate rising consumer demand. …”
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Camellias at a Glance by Sydney Park Brown

“…For the remainder of the year, their glossy, evergreen foliage, interesting forms and textures, relatively slow growth, and low maintenance make camellias excellent landscape plants worthy of more use. …”
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