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Recent Publications related to Commercial Horticulture, Nursery & Turf
Zoysiagrass Mites
Zoysiagrass mites (Aceria (Eriophyes) zoysiae) are tiny, elongated (worm-like), white arachnids that are occasional pests …
Acetolactate Synthase (ALS) Inhibitors
This factsheet describes the symptoms of an ALS inhibitor herbicide injury.
Ground Pearls in Turf
This factsheet summarizes the characteristics of ground pearls and addresses how to control them as …
Ronstar (oxadiazon)
This pesticide factsheet covers the use and characteristics of the herbicide Ronstar (oxadiazon).
Dismiss (sulfentrazone)
This pesticide factsheet covers the use and characteristics of the herbicide Dismiss (sulfentrazone).
Fortress (isoxaben + dithiopyr)
This pesticide factsheet covers the use and characteristics of the herbicide Fortress (isoxaben + dithiopyr).
Plasticulture for Commercial Vegetables
This guide for farmers describes the advantages and disadvantages of using plasticulture to grow vegetables. …
Damping-off in Flower and Vegetable Seedlings
This factsheet offers information on damping off in flower and vegetable seedlings, a result of …