Squash Bug, Anasa tristis (DeGeer) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Coreidae) by John L. Capinera

“… The squash bug, Anasa tristis, attacks cucurbits (squash and relatives) throughout Central America, the United States, and southern Canada. Several related species in the same genus coexist with squash bug over most of its range, feeding on the same plants but causing much less injury. …”
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RECULTIVATION OF DEGRADED PASTURABLE LANDS IN DRY STEPPE ENVIRONMENTS by T. V. Kornievskaya, M. M. Silantyeva

“…Optimal sowing time for legumes has been determined. Species most adapted to drought have been identified.…”
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Allelopathy: How Plants Suppress Other Plants by James J. Ferguson, Bala Rathinasabapathi, Carlene A. Chase

“…Allelopathy refers to the beneficial or harmful effects of one plant on another plant, both crop and weed species, from the release of biochemicals, known as allelochemicals, from plant parts by leaching, root exudation, volatilization, residue decomposition, and other processes in both natural and agricultural systems. …”
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Cribellate Spider, Metaltella simoni (Keyserling) (Arachnida: Araneae: Amphinectidae) by Glavis B. Edwards

“…Although it is generally inconspicuous, M. simoni may be a threat to extirpate the Florida population of our native amaurobioid species, Titanoeca brunnea Emerton. This document is EENY-322 (originally published as DPI Entomology Circular 354), one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Warm Climate Production Guidelines for Echinacea by Rick Schoellhorn, Alexis A. Richardson

“…I'm hoping this is the beginning of not only some fantastic new hybrids but also increased awareness of some of the lesser known species. This document is ENH 993, one of a series of the Environmental Horticulture Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Bovine Viral Diarrhea (BVD) by Eddie J. Richey

“…BVDV can readily cross into other species, such as sheep, goats, deer, antelope and bison. …”
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Biology and Management of Dodder (Cuscuta spp.) in Ornamental Crop Production and Landscapes by Kaley Mierek, Stephen Christoper Marble, Nathan S. Boyd, Shawn T. Steed

“… Dodder are a group of over 150 species in the genus Cuscuta. This 4-page publication was developed to help commercial growers, landscape professionals, and homeowners identify and manage dodder infestations in their greenhouses, nurseries, or landscapes. …”
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Effects of morphometric and biochemical parameters on collagen and pepsin-solubilized collagen yields of Holothuria tubulosa (Gmelin, 1790) and Holothuria (Roweothuria) poli (Delle... by Künili İbrahim Ender

“…Due to their unique biochemical composition, sea cucumbers are highly prized marine echinoderm species. One of their most important properties is that they contain a high amount of collagen in their body wall. …”
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Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Ficus by Jianjun Chen, Dennis B. McConnell, Richard J. Henny, Kelly C. Everitt

“… This article describes common species and cultivars in the foliage plant industry, provides guidelines for their culture and interior use, and lists physiological problems that may be encountered during production and interiorscape use. …”
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Florida’s Established Arthropod Weed Biological Control Agents and Their Targets by James P. Cuda, J. Howard Frank

“…Around 5% of the plant species deliberately introduced into Florida for crop production and horticultural uses have invaded sensitive aquatic and terrestrial natural areas as well as improved pastures. …”
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Sapote Fruit Fly, Serpentine Fruit Fly, Anastrepha serpentina (Wiedemann) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems

“…It is an important pest species in Mexico because its larvae infest sapote, sapodilla, willowleaf lucuma, and related fruits. …”
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Greenbug, Schizaphis graminum (Rondani) (Insecta: Heteroptera: Aphididae) by Gregg S. Nuessly, Russell T. Nagata

“…There are about 40 recognized Schizaphis species worldwide with seven known from North America (Blackman and Eastop 2000). …”
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Cultural Guidelines for Commercial Production of Interiorscape Philodendron by Dennis B. McConnell, Jianjun Chen, Richard J. Henny, Kelly C. Everitt

“… This article describes common Philodendron species and cultivars in the foliage plant industry, provides guidelines on their culture and interior use, and lists physiological problems encountered in both production and in the interiorscape. …”
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A Mosquito Psorophora ferox (Humboldt 1819) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) by Christopher J. Holderman, C. Roxanne Connelly

“… This document provides an in-depth profile of the mosquito species Psorophora ferox, commonly known as the white-footed woods mosquito. …”
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Click Beetles, Alaus spp. (Insecta: Coleoptera: Elateridae) by Robert E. Woodruff

“… Because of their striking appearance and their large size, beetles of the genus Alaus are commonly brought to the attention of nursery inspectors and Cooperative Extension Service agents. Three species in this genus, A. myops (Fabricius), A. oculatus (Linnaeus), and A. patricius (Candeze) are found in Florida. …”
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Wildlife of Florida Factsheet: Northern Bobwhite Quail by Tyler Buckley, Raoul K. Boughton

“… The Wildlife of Florida Factsheet series was created to provide the public with a quick and accurate introduction to Florida’s wildlife, including both native and invasive species. Authors Tyler Buckley and Raoul Boughton hope this 2-page fact sheet published by the UF/IFAS Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation will inspire people to learn more about the northern bobwhite quail and understand the amazing biodiversity of wildlife in general in the state of Florida and in their own backyards and communities. …”
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Cribellate Spider, Metaltella simoni (Keyserling) (Arachnida: Araneae: Amphinectidae) by Glavis B. Edwards

“…Although it is generally inconspicuous, M. simoni may be a threat to extirpate the Florida population of our native amaurobioid species, Titanoeca brunnea Emerton. This document is EENY-322 (originally published as DPI Entomology Circular 354), one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. …”
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Staphylococcus schleiferi subspecies coagulans septic shock in an immunocompetent male following canine otitis externa by Andrew D. K. Nguyen, Deborah Moran, Carole-Lynn Eland, Kathryn Wilks

“…Although nominally a coagulase variable Staphylococcus and associated with otitis externa infections in canine species, it has been associated with the metastatic infection including osteomyelitis, endocarditis, nephritis, and meningitis in humans. …”
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Coenagrion hastulatum (Charpentier, 1825), new for the dragonfly fauna of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Odonata: Coenagrionidae) by Matjaž Bedjanič

“…The occurrence of the species on the southern border of its European range is outlined and discussed. …”
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Habitat Requirements of the Florida Panther by Elizabeth F. Pienaar, Elena C. Rubino

“… The Florida panther (Puma concolor coryi) was listed as endangered under the Endangered Species Act in 1967. Habitat loss and fragmentation are primary threats, driven by urban development and the conversion of rangelands to row crops, citrus production, and mining. …”
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