Aphid infestations reduce monarch butterfly colonization, herbivory, and growth on ornamental milkweed. by Bernadette M Mach, William Long, Jaret C Daniels, Adam G Dale

“…In response, ornamental milkweed plantings are increasingly common in urbanized landscapes, and recent evidence indicates they have conservation value for monarch butterflies. …”
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FOX-TSA: Navigating Complex Search Spaces and Superior Performance in Benchmark and Real-World Optimization Problems by Sirwan A. Aula, Tarik A. Rashid

“…For instance, the algorithm achieved superior performance in minimizing design costs in the Pressure Vessel and Welded Beam Design problems, as well as effectively handling the complex landscapes of the CEC2020 and CEC2022 benchmarks. These results affirm the Hybrid FOX-TSA algorithm as a powerful and adaptable tool for tackling complex optimization problems, particularly in high-dimensional and multimodal landscapes. …”
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Safer Tractor Operations for Emergency and Rescue Personnel by Carol J. Lehtola, Dave Hill, Charles M. Brown

“… This publication is intended to give emergency and resuce workers some background in the appropriate uses of tractors, a common vehicle in many contexts, especially agriculture, construction, and landscaping/grounds maintenance. This document is CIR 1253, one of a series of the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Représentations du jardin chez Aude et Hugues Corriveau : non-lieu ou entre-lieu ? by Christiane Lahaie

“…Because of its brevity, the short story tends to represent blurred landscapes, thus creating an evanescent place for fiction to arise. …”
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L’habitat rural des vallées de la Baïse et du Lot : contexte agraire et paysager by Hélène Mousset

“…Moreover, all the buildings of the area having been considered, this survey enables us to draw up an historical outline of the rural landscapes.…”
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Safer Tractor Operations for Emergency and Rescue Personnel by Carol J. Lehtola, Dave Hill, Charles M. Brown

“… This publication is intended to give emergency and resuce workers some background in the appropriate uses of tractors, a common vehicle in many contexts, especially agriculture, construction, and landscaping/grounds maintenance. This document is CIR 1253, one of a series of the Agricultural and Biological Engineering Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Forest Management in the Interface: Reducing Fire Risk by Bruce Hull, Sarah F. Ashton, Rien M. Visser, Martha C. Monroe

“…Monroe, describes qualities of fire-wise communities, structures, and landscapes in proximity with fire-dependent ecosystems, and techniques for fuel reduction. …”
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Clover Mite Bryobia praetiosa Koch by Celina Gomez, Russell F. Mizell, III

“…It describes this plant-feeding mite found in landscapes that can invade homes in large numbers after heavy rains, excessive heat, or changes in the season. …”
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Soils & Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Urban Soils and their Management Issues by Amy L. Shober, Gurpal S. Toor

“…It describes the characteristics of urban soils and the associated management issues, specifically for soils in residential landscapes. Includes references. Published by the UF Soil and Water Science Department, January 2009. …”
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Biology and Management of Common Chickweed (Stellaria media) in Ornamental Crop Production by Yuvraj Christopher Khamare, Chris Marble, Nathan Boyd, Shawn Steed

“… Chickweed is a common cool-season annual weed in Florida landscapes, container nurseries, home gardens, and other agricultural production systems. …”
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Forest Management in the Interface: Reducing Fire Risk by Bruce Hull, Sarah F. Ashton, Rien M. Visser, Martha C. Monroe

“…Monroe, describes qualities of fire-wise communities, structures, and landscapes in proximity with fire-dependent ecosystems, and techniques for fuel reduction. …”
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Biology and Management of Common Chickweed (Stellaria media) in Ornamental Crop Production by Yuvraj Christopher Khamare, Chris Marble, Nathan Boyd, Shawn Steed

“… Chickweed is a common cool-season annual weed in Florida landscapes, container nurseries, home gardens, and other agricultural production systems. …”
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Clover Mite Bryobia praetiosa Koch by Celina Gomez, Russell F. Mizell, III

“…It describes this plant-feeding mite found in landscapes that can invade homes in large numbers after heavy rains, excessive heat, or changes in the season. …”
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Modern Girls in the Midwestern City: Kay Boyle’s Process and Meridel Le Sueur’s The Girl by Beth WIDMAIER CAPO

“…Le Sueur’s “Girl” and Boyle’s “Kerith” negotiate home-space, workplace, and the urban landscapes of St. Paul (Minnesota) and Cincinnati (Ohio) respectively in these stylistically Modernist coming-of-age narratives.…”
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Soils & Fertilizers for Master Gardeners: Urban Soils and their Management Issues by Amy L. Shober, Gurpal S. Toor

“…It describes the characteristics of urban soils and the associated management issues, specifically for soils in residential landscapes. Includes references. Published by the UF Soil and Water Science Department, January 2009. …”
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Carnivore activity across landuse gradients in a Mexican biosphere reserve by Germar González, Siria Gámez, Nyeema C. Harris

“…Our findings contribute to assessing PA efficacy and understanding carnivore activity in multiple-use landscapes where anthropogenic pressures are ubiquitous.…”
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Corridoi di connessioni. Rinselvatichire l'ambiente, ripristinare relazioni by Lia Zola

“…My essay deals with the attempts acted by beekeepers, who engage in a process of introduction of spontaneous herbs and plants in order to feed their bees, of “rewildening” and “repopulating” landscapes suffering from monocropping and excessive use of pesticides. …”
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A Beginner's Guide to Begonias: Begonia rex-cultorum by Julian Ginori, Heqiang Huo, Dave Norman

“…In more tropical climates, like Florida, rex begonias can also be found adding vibrant foliage and dimension to landscapes. This new 3-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department is meant for Florida homeowners and horticulturalists interested in learning more about begonias. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep632 …”
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Ornamental Palms for South Florida by Robert Black, Timothy K. Broschat

“…This document lists a number of species that can be grown in south Florida landscapes. Although many other species have been successfully grown in south Florida, they are relatively rare in the nursery industry and thus are not readily available. …”
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ECO MARKETING IN AGRICULTURE AND BARRIERS TO ORGANIC FOOD SALES by Zdenka Kádeková, Anton Kretter

“…Its aim is sustainable and ecologically balanced agricultural system producing quality food, protecting and using natural resources and landscapes in a sustainable manner. Market output of eco-agriculture is organic food. …”
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