Research

University of Florida contributes exciting and innovative research to the worldwide plant community. Keep up to date with what solutions are being provided for the Green Industry and Master Gardener volunteers.

Selected New and Updated EDIS Documents

EDIS is the Electronic Data Information Source of UF/IFAS Extension.

Banana Root Borer, Cosmopolites sordidus (Germar) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Curculionidae)
At various times in the past, bananas have been grown on a commercial scale in Florida, although the plant is presently used primarily as an ornamental. One of the most serious insect pests of bananas is the banana root borer, Cosmopolites sordidus (Germar). Robert E. Woodruff and Thomas R. Fasulo, rev. October 2021.

Moisture Retention and Chemical Properties of Nursery Potting Substrates
This publication provides general information about differences in moisture retention characteristics and chemical properties of most common potting substrates used by the nursery industry in south Florida. Written by Haimanote K. Bayabil, Fitsum T. Tilahun, Yuncong Li, and E. Vanessa Campoverde, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, October 2021.

Individual Protective Covers (IPCs) for Young Tree Protection from the HLB Vector, the Asian Citrus Psyllid
Psyllid exclusion is the most effective strategy to keep citrus trees free from HLB. Individual protective covers (IPCs) are a novel strategy based on psyllid exclusion of individual trees using a protective mesh bag. This new 3-page publication summarizes the knowledge we have accrued from our 3-year-long field studies using the IPC system and provides recommendations that can help with effective use of this technology. By F. Alferez, U. Albrecht, S. Gaire, O. Batuman, J. Qureshi, and M. Zekri. Released October 26, 2021.

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