Contaminants in the Urban Environment: Perfluoroalkyl Substances by Ignacio A. Rodriguez-Jorquera, Gurpal S. Toor

“…This 6-page fact sheet discusses the occurrence, use, exposure, and potential harmful effects of PFASs to humans and the environment, and suggests ways to reduce your exposure to PFSAs. Written by Ignacio A. Rodriguez-Jorquera and Gurpal S. …”
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Investigating Lexical Progression through Lexical Diversity Metrics in a Corpus of French L3 by Paula Lissón, Nicolas Ballier

“…This article presents a corpus-based evaluation of 13 lexical diversity metrics as measures of longitudinal progression in written productions of learners of French as third language (L3). …”
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Compras para la Salud: Aperitivos by Carley Rusch, Wendy J. Dahl

“…This 4-page fact sheet is the Spanish-langauge version of FSHN15-02/FS262: Shopping for Health: Snack Foods. Written by Carley Rusch and Wendy J. Dahl, and published by the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, May 2016. …”
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Setting Transparent Expectations for Successful Group Work by Cecilia E. Suarez, Jarred A. Shellhouse

“…This new 2-page publication of the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication will identify simple yet effective strategies that can serve as foundational building blocks whenever preparing oneself or others for group work. Written by Cecilia E. Suarez and Jarred A. Shellhouse. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc389 …”
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Smutgrass Control in Perennial Grass Pastures by Brent Sellers, Jason A. Ferrell, Neha Rana

“…This revised 4-page fact sheet was written by Brent Sellers, J. A. Ferrell, and N. Rana, and published by the UF Department of Agronomy, January 2015. …”
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Thrips in Florida Strawberry Crops by Jeffrey D. Cluever, Hugh A. Smith, Joe E. Funderburk, Galen Frantz

“…This 9-page fact sheet describes thrips damage, characteristics to distinguish among the three species, and methods of control. Written by Jeff D. Cluever, Hugh A. Smith, Joe E. …”
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Potato Physiological Disorders - Brown Center and Hollow Heart by Lincoln Zotarelli, Chad Hutchinson, Seth Byrd, Douglas Gergela, Diane L. Rowland

“…This revised 2-page fact sheet was written by L. Zotarelli, C. Hutchinson, S. Byrd, D. …”
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Principles and Practices to Secure and Hold Interest by R. Kirby Barrick, Andrew C. Thoron

“…This 3-page fact sheet discusses what makes a topic or lecture interesting for students and ways to improve teaching methods to keep students engaged and interested in the subject matter. Written by R. Kirby Barrick and Andrew C. Thoron, and published by the Agricultural Education and Communication Department., January 2016. …”
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Postharvest Quality and Decay Incidence among Tomato Fruit as Affected by Weather and Cultural Practices. by Jerry A. Bartz, Steven A. Sargent, John W. Scott

“…This 8-page fact sheet was written by Jerry A. Bartz, Steven A. Sargent, and John W. …”
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An Introduction to Including Individuals with Special Needs in the Garden by Jessica Williams, Paul Monaghan, Ricky Telg, Shelley Voelker

“…This document can be useful to Extension agents, special and general educators, or parents who have an interest in gardening with their students or children; and those working with volunteers who have special needs. Written by Jessica Williams, Paul Monaghan, Ricky Telg, and Shelley Voelker. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc403 …”
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Swirski mite (suggested common name) Amblyseius swirskii Athias-Henriot (Arachnida: Mesostigmata: Phytoseiidae) by Mahmut Doğramaci, Garima Kakkar, Vivek Kumar, Jianjun Chen, Steven Arthurs

“…This 5-page fact sheet was written by Mahmut Dogramaci, Garima Kakkar, Vivek Kumar, Jianjun Chen, and Steven Arthurs, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2013. …”
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The Role of Crop Production Practices and Weather Conditions in Microbiological Safety of Tomatoes and Peppers by Massimiliano Marvasi, George Hochmuth, Max Teplitski

“…This 3-page fact sheet provides up-to-date information about tomato production practices and their relationships with Salmonella. Written by Massimiliano Marvasi, George Hochmuth, and Max Teplitski, and published by the UF Department of Soil and Water Science, December 2014. …”
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Soil pH Management for Optimum Commercial Fruit Production in Florida by Guodong Liu, Rao Mylavarapu, Ed Hanlon, Wei Chieh Lee

“…This 6-page fact sheet was written by Guodong Liu, Rao Mylavarapu, Ed Hanlon, and Wei Chieh Lee, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, April 2014. …”
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Swirski mite (suggested common name) Amblyseius swirskii Athias-Henriot (Arachnida: Mesostigmata: Phytoseiidae) by Mahmut Doğramaci, Garima Kakkar, Vivek Kumar, Jianjun Chen, Steven Arthurs

“…This 5-page fact sheet was written by Mahmut Dogramaci, Garima Kakkar, Vivek Kumar, Jianjun Chen, and Steven Arthurs, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2013. …”
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Streaming Science #2: Using Webcast Electronic Field Trips for Engagement with Your Target Audience by Jamie Loizzo, Peyton Beattie, Kevin Kent

“…Streaming Science utilizes EFTs to connect university scientists and Extension professionals across a variety of subject matter areas and contexts with PK–12 students around the world. Written by Jamie Loizzo, Peyton Beattie, and Kevin Kent, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural Education and Communication. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/wc417 …”
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Mango Fruit Fly, Ceratitis cosyra (Walker) (Insecta: Diptera: Tephritidae) by Gary J. Steck

“…This 3-page fact sheet was written by G. J. Steck, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, March 2012. …”
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Determining the Net Present Value of Timber Investments and Comparing Investments of Different Rotations by Andres Susaeta, Chris Demers

“…To help answer this and related questions, this 4-page fact sheet written by Andres Susaeta and Chris Demers and published by the UF/IFAS School of Forest Resources and Conservation presents two approaches to determine the profitability of a forest stand. …”
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Handbook of Florida Water Regulation: Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act by Michael T. Olexa, Zachary Broome

“…It provides a basic overview of the many rights and responsibilities that farmers and farmland owners have under both federal and state laws as well as the appropriate contact information to obtain more detailed information. Written by Michael T. Olexa and Zachary Broome, with contributions by Tatiana Borisova, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, June 2011. …”
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Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems—Lesson 1: Aquatic and Marine Ecosystem Connections by Karen Blyler, Joy Jordan

“…The curriculum also utilizes science inquiry as a way for young people (9-14) to gain a deeper curiosity about the natural world. Written by Karen Blyler and Joy Jordan, and published by the UF Department of 4-H Youth Development, November 2014. 4H347/4H347: Aquatic and Marine Ecosystems—Lesson 1: Aquatic and Marine Ecosystem Connections (ufl.edu) …”
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Hand Pruning and Training of Tropical and Subtropical Fruit Trees by Jeff Wasielewski, Jonathan Henry Crane, Carlos Balerdi

“…Pruning also makes the tree more hardy to wind events and healthier in general because you can remove damaged or unhealthy parts of the tree. Written by Jeff Wasielewski, Jonathan Crane, and Carlos Balerdi, and published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1372 …”
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