Flower thrips, Frankliniella tritici (Fitch) (Insecta: Thysanoptera: Thripidae) by Danielle Sprague, Joseph E. Funderburk, Andrea Lucky

“…Several species are able to vector orthotospoviruses (or tospoviruses), including Tomato spotted wilt virus. However, Frankliniella tritici is not a vector of Tomato spotted wilt virus and is considered a pest of secondary importance (de Assis Filho 2005). …”
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A method for testing indoxacarb residues in three vegetables and the dietary risk assessment by Ai Liu, Fengyu Li, Jiacheng Ge, Guodong Si, Xianzheng Han, Yun Gao, Wenli Wang, Li Su, Nan Zou, Wei Mu, Xiaomei Li, Xiuyu Pang

“…The half-life of indoxacarb ranged from 4.61 to 6.89 days in Chinese cabbage, 3.06 to 6.21 days in cabbage, and 2.28 to 3.46 days in tomato. The terminal residues were <0.01 - 0.2 mg/kg in Chinese cabbage, <0.01 - 0.15 mg/kg in cabbage, and <0.01 - 0.029 mg/kg in tomato. …”
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Identificación y Control Postcosecha de las Enfermedades del Tomate en la Florida by Michael J. Mahovic, Steven A. Sargent, Jerry A. Bartz, Elena E. Lon Kan

“…Lon Kan, is the Spanish language version of "HS866/HS131: Identifying and Controlling Postharvest Tomato Diseases in Florida." This bulletin is designed to supplement field scouting and identification guides by describing postharvest decay pathogens important to Florida tomato packers and shippers and presenting sanitation guidelines for controlling decay pathogens during harvest and handling operations. …”
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Identificación y Control Postcosecha de las Enfermedades del Tomate en la Florida by Michael J. Mahovic, Steven A. Sargent, Jerry A. Bartz, Elena E. Lon Kan

“…Lon Kan, is the Spanish language version of "HS866/HS131: Identifying and Controlling Postharvest Tomato Diseases in Florida." This bulletin is designed to supplement field scouting and identification guides by describing postharvest decay pathogens important to Florida tomato packers and shippers and presenting sanitation guidelines for controlling decay pathogens during harvest and handling operations. …”
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Pest Identification Guide: Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) by Jeffrey D. Cluever, Hugh A. Smith

“… Western flower thrips transmit the carmovirus Pelargonium flower break virus (PFBV), the ilarvirus Tobacco streak virus (TSV), the tospoviruses Chrysanthemum stem necrosis virus (CSNV), Groundnut ringspot virus (GRSV), Impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV), Tomato chlorotic spot virus (TCSV), and Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV). …”
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Pest Identification Guide: Western Flower Thrips Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) by Jeffrey D. Cluever, Hugh A. Smith

“… Western flower thrips transmit the carmovirus Pelargonium flower break virus (PFBV), the ilarvirus Tobacco streak virus (TSV), the tospoviruses Chrysanthemum stem necrosis virus (CSNV), Groundnut ringspot virus (GRSV), Impatiens necrotic spot virus (INSV), Tomato chlorotic spot virus (TCSV), and Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV). …”
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Investigating vegetable contamination in indigent communities by heavy metals: a case of food safety in Bushenyi, Uganda by Keneth Iceland, Kasozi

“…Results show that cabbage, scarlet eggplant, tomato and amaranth sold in Bushenyi, Ishaka, Kashenyi, Kizinda and Nyakabirizi open markets contain high levels of Zn and Fe. …”
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Common Pepper Cultivars for Florida Production by Gene McAvoy

“…McAvoy, is part of the Grower’s IPM Guide for Florida Tomato and Pepper Production. It lists pepper varieties currently popular with Florida growers. …”
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Common Pepper Cultivars for Florida Production by Gene McAvoy

“…McAvoy, is part of the Grower’s IPM Guide for Florida Tomato and Pepper Production. It lists pepper varieties currently popular with Florida growers. …”
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Estimating Copper, Manganese and Zinc Micronutrients in Fungicide Applications by Bee Ling Poh, Amanda Gevens, Eric Simonne, Crystal Snodgrass

“…HS1159, an 8-page fact sheet by Bee Ling Poh, Amanda Gevens, Eric Simonne, and Crystal Snodgrass, uses tomato as an example to list common sources of micronutrients in common fungicides, estimates micronutrient applications for an entire crop, and discusses the availability of these micronutrients so that the contributions of these sources of micronutrients can be factored into the fertilizer programs for vegetable crops. …”
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Pest Identification Guide: Solanum (Pepper) Whitefly, Aleurotrachelus trachoides by Nicole A Casuso, Hugh A. Smith

“…It eats pepper, eggplant, and tomato, as well as other food crops, ornamental plants, and weeds. …”
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Estimating Copper, Manganese and Zinc Micronutrients in Fungicide Applications by Bee Ling Poh, Amanda Gevens, Eric Simonne, Crystal Snodgrass

“…HS1159, an 8-page fact sheet by Bee Ling Poh, Amanda Gevens, Eric Simonne, and Crystal Snodgrass, uses tomato as an example to list common sources of micronutrients in common fungicides, estimates micronutrient applications for an entire crop, and discusses the availability of these micronutrients so that the contributions of these sources of micronutrients can be factored into the fertilizer programs for vegetable crops. …”
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Pest Identification Guide: Solanum (Pepper) Whitefly, Aleurotrachelus trachoides by Nicole A Casuso, Hugh A. Smith

“…It eats pepper, eggplant, and tomato, as well as other food crops, ornamental plants, and weeds. …”
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American Black Nightshade Biology and Control in Fruiting Vegetables, Cucurbits, and Small Fruits by Andrew W. MacRae

“…HS1176/HS1176: Biology and Management of American Black Nightshade (Solanum americanum P. Mill.) in Tomato, Pepper, Cucurbit, and Strawberry (ufl.edu) …”
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American Black Nightshade Biology and Control in Fruiting Vegetables, Cucurbits, and Small Fruits by Andrew W. MacRae

“…HS1176/HS1176: Biology and Management of American Black Nightshade (Solanum americanum P. Mill.) in Tomato, Pepper, Cucurbit, and Strawberry (ufl.edu) …”
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Goosegrass Biology and Control in Fruiting Vegetables, Cucurbits, and Small Fruits by Andrew W. MacRae

“…HS1178/HS1178: Biology and Management of Goosegrass (Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.) in Tomato, Pepper, Cucurbits, and Strawberry (ufl.edu) …”
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Introducción a la Tecnología de Injertos a la Industria de Tomate en la Florida: Beneficios Potenciales y Retos by Monica Ozores-Hampton, Xin Zhao, Miriam Ortez

“…HS1187, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Monica Ozores-Hampton, Xin Zhao, and Miriam Ortez, describes benefits and risks of using grafting technology in tomato production. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, December 2010. …”
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Introducción a la Tecnología de Injertos a la Industria de Tomate en la Florida: Beneficios Potenciales y Retos by Monica Ozores-Hampton, Xin Zhao, Miriam Ortez

“…HS1187, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Monica Ozores-Hampton, Xin Zhao, and Miriam Ortez, describes benefits and risks of using grafting technology in tomato production. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, December 2010. …”
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Goosegrass Biology and Control in Fruiting Vegetables, Cucurbits, and Small Fruits by Andrew W. MacRae

“…HS1178/HS1178: Biology and Management of Goosegrass (Eleusine indica (L.) Gaertn.) in Tomato, Pepper, Cucurbits, and Strawberry (ufl.edu) …”
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Managing Thrips in Pepper and Eggplant by Joe Funderburk, Stuart Reitz, Phil Stansly, Dave Schuster, Greg Nuessly, Norm Leppla

“…ENY-658, a 10-page illustrated fact sheet by Joe Funderburk, Stuart Reitz, Phil Stansly, Dave Schuster, Greg Nuessly, and Norm Leppla, provides pepper and eggplant growers with management information for this serious pest of ornamental, vegetable, and fruit crops in the field and greenhouse — biology and ecology, tomato spotted wilt, and management programs. Includes references. …”
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