Dennis C. Odero

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Biology and Control of Goosegrass in Sugarcane

Calvin Odero, Ron Rice, and Leslie Baucum

Single-Nozzle Backpack or ATV Sprayer Calibration

B. A. Sellers, J. A. Ferrell, G. E. MacDonald, and Dennis C. Odero

Many growers have isolated patches of weeds that should be controlled to prevent their spread. In this case, spot spraying with a herbicide would be the most economically feasible approach. Some herbicide labels allow for spot-treatments. However, the recommended amount is often given in % volume of herbicide per volume of water, or a certain amount of herbicide per 1,000 square feet.

Sugarcane Botany: A Brief View

Hardev S. Sandhu, M. P. Singh, R. A. Gilbert, and D. C. Odero

This document is about the fundamental botanical characteristics of the sugarcane plant. It provides an overview of its anatomy—including stalk, leaf, and root system—as well as key physiological processes such as germination, tillering, growth, photosynthesis, and ripening. The content also touches on the plant’s nutritional needs and environmental responses, offering a foundational understanding of sugarcane biology for agricultural and research applications.

Nitrogen Cycling and Management for Romaine and Crisphead Lettuce Grown on Organic Soils

Alan L. Wright andDennis C. Odero

Biology and Control of Horse Purslane and Common Purslane in Sugarcane

Calvin Odero, Ron Rice, and Leslie Baucum

Biology and Control of Coast Cockspur in Sugarcane

Calvin Odero, Ron Rice, and Leslie Baucum

Biology and Control of Sorghum-almum in Sugarcane

Calvin Odero, Ron Rice, and Leslie Baucum

Bacterial Leaf Spot of Lettuce: An Unpredictable Enemy to the Florida Lettuce Industry

Germán V. Sandoya andDennis C. Odero

Bacterial leaf spot (BLS) of lettuce is caused by the bacterium Xanthomonas hortorum. BLS is more damaging in Florida, where the climate is conducive for disease development. The most effective control method is host resistance currently being developed by the UF/IFAS lettuce breeding program in all lettuce types. This new 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department was written by Germán Sandoya and D. Calvin Odero.

Strategies for Improving Phosphorus Use Efficiency in Lettuce Grown on Histosols

Gustavo Kreutz, Jehangir H. Bhadha, Guodong Liu, Marcio F. Ribeiro De Resende, Alan L. Wright, Dennis C. Odero, andGermán V. Sandoya

The global demand for P fertilizers has been significantly increasing, resulting in higher costs and environmental concerns associated with eutrophication. Fertilizer expenses and environmental risks can be reduced through the implementation of sustainable strategies. This new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department compiles several strategies to improve the utilization of P fertilization in lettuce grown in the Everglades Agricultural Area.

Maturity Curves and Harvest Schedule Recommendations for CP Sugarcane Varieties

Hardev S. Sandhu, Robert A. Gilbert, James M. Shine Jr., Ronald W. Rice, and D. C. Odero

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.

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

Nutrient Requirements for Sugarcane Production on Florida Muck Soils

J. M. McCray, H. S. Sandhu, R. W. Rice, and D. C. Odero

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s).

La Mancha Foliar Bacteriana: Un Enemigo Impredecible para la Industria de la Lechuga de Florida

Byron Manzanero, Germán V. Sandoya, andDennis C. Odero

Este artículo describe las prácticas de manejo de cultivo requeridas para la producción de lechuga de campo en Florida y para ayudar a los productores a tomar decisiones de manejo que ayudarán a controlar la mancha bacteriana de la lechuga. A translation of HS1412, by Byron Manzanero, Germán Sandoya, and D. C. Odero; published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department; 4 pp.