Is My Tree Safe? Recognizing Conditions that Increase the Likelihood of Tree Failure by Drew C. McLean, Andrew K. Koeser, Robert J. Northrop, Gitta Hasing

“…Northrop, and Gitta Hasing, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, October 2014. (Photo by Gitta Hasing) ENH1246/EP507: Is my tree safe? …”
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Effect of the Application of 1-Methylcyclopropene and Wax Emulsions on Proximate Analysis and Some Antioxidants of Soursop (Annona muricata L.) by Cristina L. Moreno-Hernández, Sonia G. Sáyago-Ayerdi, Hugo S. García-Galindo, Miguel Mata-Montes De Oca, Efigenia Montalvo-González

“…Fruits treated with 1-MCP combined with flava emulsion maintained in greater extent their vitamin C content, dietary fiber, total phenolics content, and antioxidant activity. The combination of 1-MCP and emulsions can be utilized in postharvest handling of soursop because this combination can preserve its nutritional composition and antioxidant activity.…”
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Weed Management in Rice by Dennis C. Odero, Curtis Rainbolt

“…Rainbolt, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, October 2014. (Photo: C. Odero, UF/IFAS) …”
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Effect of Fermentation Time on Physiochemical Properties of Kombucha Produced from Different Teas and Fruits: Comparative Study by Siying Li, Yang Zhang, Jingrong Gao, Tong Li, Huizhen Li, Adele Mastroyannis, Shan He, Abdul Rahaman, Kun Chang

“…This study aimed to investigate the impact of fermentation time on antioxidative activities and phenolic composition and sensory quality of kombucha fermented from different teas (green, black, and oolong) and fruits (grape, dragon, and guava). …”
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Modification of optical and photoelectrical properties of thin gallium oxide films by intense pulsed 200 keV C+ ion beams by Zhanymgul Koishybayeva, Fedor Konusov, Sergey Pavlov, Dmitrii Sidelev, Artur Nassyrbayev, Ruslan Gadyrov, Vladislav Tarbokov, Elena Polisadova, Abdirash Akilbekov

“…In this work the effect of an intense pulsed ion irradiation with a high flux ∼1020 cm−2s−1 on structure, optical and photo-electrical properties of gallium oxide thin films have been investigated. …”
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Digital competences and collaborative skills among university students by Sandra Salazar Palomino, Yersi-Luis Huamán-Romaní, Carlos Alfredo Bocanegra García, Zany Sigrid Frisancho Triveño, Yajhayda Bellido Ascarza, Alexis León Ramírez, Calixto Cañari Otero

“…Resulting in the favorite place to use the Internet after home is any place because they have a device (mobile phone), which in the long term would bring consequences to visual and mental health. …”
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An Overview of the US and Mexico Strawberry Industries by Feng Wu, Zhengfei Guan, Alicia Whidden

“…Written by Feng Wu, Zhengfei Guan, and Alicia Whidden, and published by the UF Food and Resource Economics Department, November 2015. (Photo credit: anna1311/istock/Thinkstock)  FE971/FE971: An Overview of the US and Mexico Strawberry Industries (ufl.edu) …”
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In Vitro Studies of Anti-Hemolytic and Cytotoxic Activity of Procyanidin-Rich Extract from the Leaves of Actinidia arguta by Cyboran-Mikołajczyk Sylwia, Csonka Ákos, Molnar Joseph, Szabó Diana, Oszmiański Jan, Kleszczyńska Halina

“…The leaves of mini kiwi (Actinidia arguta) are a rich source of phenolic compounds, in particular the B-type procyanidins that exhibit e.g. antioxidant, anticancer, antiviral, and anti-inflammatory activities. …”
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Measuring Community Resilience using Online Toolkits by Paul Monaghan, Emily Ott, Timothy Fogarty

“…This 6-page fact sheet was written by Paul Monaghan, Emily Ott, and Timothy Fogarty, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural Education and Communication, July 2014. (UF/IFAS photo by Tyler Jones) AEC507/WC172: Measuring Community Resilience Using Online Toolkits (ufl.edu) …”
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Corn phytochemicals and their health benefits by Sheng Siyuan, Li Tong, RuiHai Liu

“…Corn nutrients and phytochemicals include vitamins (A, B, E, and K), minerals (Mg, P, and K), phenolic acids (ferulic acid, coumaric acid, and syringic acid), carotenoids and flavonoids (anthocyanins), and dietary fiber. …”
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2014 Cool-Season Forage Variety Recommendations for Florida by Ann R. Blount, Joao M. B. Vendramini, Jose C. B. Dubeux, Md. A. Babar, Kevin E. Kenworthy, Patricio R. Muñoz, Kenneth H. Quesenberry

“…Quesenberry, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, September 2014. (UF/IFAS Photo: Josh Wickam) SS-AGR-84/AA266: 2021 Cool-Season Forage Variety Recommendations for Florida (ufl.edu) …”
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Pointing Sensors and Sun Tracking Techniques by D. Fontani, P. Sansoni, F. Francini, D. Jafrancesco, L. Mercatelli, E. Sani

“…Pointing sensors for fibre-coupled, CPV (Concentrating Photo voltaic), and linear collectors are presented, illustrating in detail the working principle and practical use. …”
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Evaluation of Drying and Storage Conditions on Nutritional and Sensory Properties of Dried Galega Kale (Brassica oleracea L. var. Acephala) by Ana C. Araújo, Sara M. Oliveira, Inês N. Ramos, Teresa R. S. Brandão, Maria J. Monteiro, Cristina L. M. Silva

“…This approach combined with a drying temperature of 40°C resulted in retention percentages of 62, 38, 92, and 48% for vitamin C, total phenolic content, total antioxidant capacity, and chlorophylls, respectively. …”
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Fabrication of SO42--ISE based on Copolymer of Methyl methacrylate-butyl acrylate (MB28) Thin-film and Graphite Pencil Electrode (GPE) by Alva Sagir, Arwati I Gusti Ayu, Hasbullah Siti Aisyah, Aziz Aiman Sajidah Abdul, Khaerudini Deni Shidqi

“…In this study, the MB28 membrane was prepared using the photo-polymer technique on the surface of a polypyrrole with KCl as a dopant layer previously coated on the GPE surface. …”
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Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder with Autism Spectrum Disorder by Acceptance and Commitment Therapy Matrix by Takafumi Watanabe

“…In this case study, based on the hypothesis that it is effective in treating MDD with ASD, we adapted the ACT Matrix, a tool for visualizing an individual’s experiences in the context of ACT, and administered 15 sessions to a woman with MDD with ASD following the onset of photo dermatosis. By the end of the final session, there was an increase in value-based behaviors and significant changes in depressive symptoms as well as significant changes in process measures such as experience avoidance, mindfulness, and progress toward a valued life. …”
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Influence of Electrolyte Refreshing on the Photoelectrochemical Performance of Fiber-Shaped Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells by Zhibin Lv, Hongwei Wu, Xin Cai, Yongping Fu, Dan Wang, Zengze Chu, Dechun Zou

“…Given the convenient sealing of fiber-shaped dye-sensitized solar cells (FDSSCs), the electrolyte refreshing effect on the photo-electrochemical performance of FDSSCs was studied. …”
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Pillbug, Roly-Poly, Woodlouse Armadillidium vulgare (Latreille) (Malacostraca: Isopoda: Armadillidiidae) by Julie A. Franklin, Morgan A. Byron, Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman

“…Byron, and Jennifer Gillett-Kaufman and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, August 2015. (Photo by James Castner, University of Florida) EENY630/IN1099: Pillbug, Roly-Poly, Woodlouse Armadillidium vulgare (Latreille) (Malacostraca: Isopoda: Armadillidiidae) (ufl.edu) …”
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Enhanced antioxidant performance of phlorotannin compounds from brown seaweed Sargassum tenerrimum via nanoliposomal encapsulation by Esmat Mohammadi, Bahareh Shabanpour, Parastoo Pourashouri, Vahide Payamnoor, Salim Sharifian

“…The unencapsulated extract contained 43.98 mg/g of phenols and 13.94 mg/g of phlorotannins, which increased significantly to 163.64 mg/g and 91.72 mg/g, respectively, after encapsulation in NLs. …”
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Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter (suggested common name), Homalodisca coagulata (Say) (Insecta: Hemiptera: Cicadellidae: Cicadellinae) by Tracy Conklin, Russell F. Mizell, III

“…It is one of the main vectors of the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa, a plant pathogen that causes a variety of plant diseases, including phony peach disease of peach and Pierce's disease of grape. …”
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The Influence of the Variety, Vineyard, and Vintage on the Romanian White Wines Quality by Anamaria Hosu, Veronica Floare-Avram, Dana Alina Magdas, Ioana Feher, Mihai Inceu, Claudia Cimpoiu

“…In this study, the influence of different characteristics of wines (type, production year, and origin) on the total phenolic content, total flavonoids content, antioxidant activity, total sugars content, pH, and 18O/16O isotopic ratio was investigated. …”
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