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thumbnail for publication: Chapter 7. Cucurbit Production

Chapter 7. Cucurbit Production

Craig Frey, Nathan S. Boyd, Qingren Wang, Johan Desaeger, Jawwad Qureshi, Anna Mészáros, Nicholas S. Dufault, Pamela D. Roberts, andXavier Martini

Chapter 7 of the Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida

thumbnail for publication: The Emergence of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. apii Race 4 Causing Fusarium Wilt on Celery in South Florida

The Emergence of Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. apii Race 4 Causing Fusarium Wilt on Celery in South Florida

Larissa Carvalho Ferreira, Anna Mészáros, and Katia Viana Xavier

Celery (Apium graveolens L.) production in south Florida spans approximately 1,500 acres yearly. Fusarium wilt, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. apii (Foa) race 4, emerged as a significant threat to celery production in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) in Florida in 2022. Since it was first reported in the United States in Michigan in 1914, Foa has evolved into four different pathogenic races. In 2013, race 4 was first reported in California, ?and since then, it has been causing substantial losses to celery growers. The first occurrence in south Florida is critically alarming because (1) race 4 is the most virulent among the four races, (2) there is a lack of effective chemical and varietal control options for EAA Florida growers, and (3) this pathogen can survive in the soil for many years. This publication provides novel information to growers, Extension agents, and crop consultants of the celery industry in Florida regarding disease identification and management. 

thumbnail for publication: The Updated Seed Testing Rule for Lettuce mosaic virus in Florida

The Updated Seed Testing Rule for Lettuce mosaic virus in Florida

De-Fen Mou, Germán V. Sandoya, Anna Mészáros, Ozgur Batuman, andTrevor Smith

This publication aims to raise awareness of the updated Florida seed certification requirement for lettuce mosaic virus (LMV). Florida mandates that all lettuce seeds sold and used in the state must be tested and certified as LMV-free (i.e., zero infected seed per 30,000 tested for LMV). The information presented in this publication is directed to state and county Extension faculty, crop consultants, current and potential lettuce producers, seed companies, and home gardeners who grow lettuce in Florida.

thumbnail for publication: Identification and Management of Foliar Diseases Associated with Sweet Corn in Florida

Identification and Management of Foliar Diseases Associated with Sweet Corn in Florida

Vitor Silva de Moura, Anna Mészáros, Nicholas S. Dufault, Marcio F. R. Resende, andKatia Viana Xavier

Sweet corn is a high-value crop for the fresh market. This publication is intended for Florida sweet corn growers, crop consultants, and Extension professionals to support accurate identification and effective management of foliar diseases caused by fungal pathogens. These diseases consistently threaten market quality, requiring an integrated management approach. Host resistance involves selecting hybrids that resist the diseases most likely to occur in a given season. Cultural practices reduce inoculum and make conditions less favorable for disease. Fungicide applications use multi-site protectants and site-specific products. Fungicides are most effective before disease is observed, when timed to coincide with crop growth stages, and during periods of high disease risk. Pathogen pressure, corn susceptibility, and weather conditions vary across Florida’s production regions, so regular scouting, accurate disease identification, and timely decisions are essential.

thumbnail for publication: Chapter 9. Leafy Vegetable Production

Chapter 9. Leafy Vegetable Production

Germán V. Sandoya, Ramdas Kanissery, Nicholas S. Dufault, Johan Desaeger, Anna Mészáros, Julien M. Beuzelin, Katia Viana Xavier, andDennis C. Odero

Chapter 9 of the Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida

thumbnail for publication: Chapter 10. Minor Vegetable Crop Production

Chapter 10. Minor Vegetable Crop Production

Dakshina R. Seal, Qingren Wang, Ramdas Kanissery, Anna Mészáros, Crystal A. Snodgrass, Julien M. Beuzelin, Johan Desaeger, Nicholas S. Dufault, Katia Viana Xavier, andShouan Zhang

Chapter 10 of the Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida

thumbnail for publication: Chapter 15. Root Crop Production

Chapter 15. Root Crop Production

Julien M. Beuzelin, Peter J. Dittmar, Johan Desaeger, Lincoln Zotarelli, Shouan Zhang, Qingren Wang, Craig Frey, andAnna Mészáros

Chapter 15 of the Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida

thumbnail for publication: Chapter 11. Legume Production

Chapter 11. Legume Production

Craig Frey, Peter J. Dittmar, Anna Mészáros, Dakshina R. Seal, Jawwad Qureshi, Shouan Zhang, Johan Desaeger, andQingren Wang

Chapter 11 of the Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida

thumbnail for publication: A Review of Fresh Market Sweet Corn Production and Price Trends from 2010 to 2022

A Review of Fresh Market Sweet Corn Production and Price Trends from 2010 to 2022

Kelvin Amon, Tara Wade, Anna Mészáros, and Tori Rumenik

This publication provides information on conventional fresh market sweet corn acreage, volume, and pricing for the top four producing states: California, Florida, Georgia, and New York. (Other states produce a substantial amount of processed market sweet corn but are not the focus here.) This is one in a series of Ask IFAS publications focused on trends in Florida’s five most economically important specialty crops (excluding citrus): fresh market sweet corn, bell peppers, tomatoes, watermelons, and strawberries. This information will be useful to producers, Extension agents, and others interested in trends concerning specialty crop commodities. This publication serves as a unique source summarizing important information about the specialty crop market and production trends.

thumbnail for publication: Chapter 8. Eggplant Production

Chapter 8. Eggplant Production

Pamela D. Roberts, Craig Frey, Anna Mészáros, Nathan S. Boyd, Johan Desaeger, andJawwad Qureshi

Chapter 8 of the Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida

thumbnail for publication: Chapter 17. Sweet Corn Production

Chapter 17. Sweet Corn Production

Katia Viana Xavier, Ramdas Kanissery, Craig Frey, Anna Mészáros, Nicholas S. Dufault, Johan Desaeger, Jawwad Qureshi, andJulien M. Beuzelin

Chapter 17 of the Vegetable Production Handbook of Florida