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Publications

Preliminary Update of Rust Disease in Florida Warm-Season Grasses

Hui-Ling (Sunny) Liao, Haihua Wang, Kaile Zhang, Benjamin Reimer, Brittany Justesen, Joseph Walter, Robbie Jones, Vijay Verma, Ann Blount, and Cheryl Mackowiak

Rust is a common disease on warm-season grasses that can affect pasture health and potentially serve as an allergen for animals grazing on it. Despite its significance, rust disease in warm-season grass is often overlooked. This publication reports on rust disease observed in Florida pastures and offers practical, non-technical knowledge and general management suggestions to mitigate the threat of rust disease. It is aimed at producers, landowners, and the public.

Weeds as Reservoirs of Plant Pathogens Affecting Economically Important Crops

Morgan Byron, Danielle Treadwell, and Peter Dittmar

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Integrated Pest Management

UF AgriGator Spray Program: Watermelon

Nicholas Dufault, Mathews Paret, Kiersten Fullem, Pamela Roberts, Gary Vallad, and Susannah Da Silva

This guide is intended as a resource for Extension agents and growers and contains information about common oomycete, fungal, and bacterial disease issues in watermelon production. It contains management considerations, information on commonly encountered diseases, and a suggested seasonal spray schedule tailored to specific disease concerns. This publication has been created using data from pesticide efficacy trials and input from experts in watermelon production.

Antibiotics in Crop Production

Ute Albrecht, Leigh Archer, and Pamela Roberts

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). in support of UF/IFAS Extension program: Plant Systems

Field Guide to Hemp (Cannabis sativa) Diseases

Kevin Korus, Wael Elwakil, Nicholas Dufault, and Zachary Eldred

Industrial hemp is Cannabis sativa that contains < 0.3% THC and can be legally grown with permits in Florida. The plant may be grown for flower, grain, or fiber production. Other than the lower THC levels, hemp is the same plant botanically as marijuana. Because this plant has long been on the Schedule 1 controlled substance list in the U.S. (United States), knowledge of pests and diseases is limited, and labelled control measures are almost non-existent. This publication provides information and general management recommendations for hemp diseases found in Florida. Management options are currently limited as there is a lack of resistant varieties and other management strategies for industrial hemp production.