scholarly journals ‘Fairytale Princess’ and ‘Red Hot’ — Red Lance-leaved Caladium Cultivars

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (9) ◽  
Author(s):  
Zhanao Deng
Keyword(s):  
Commercial Production ◽  
Breeding Program ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Commercial Cultivar ◽  
Greenhouse Growers ◽  
The University

Caladiums are valued in landscapes and containers for their colorful and variable-shaped leaves. Two types of caladium cultivars exist in commercial production: fancy- and lance-leaved. ‘Florida Sweetheart’ is the most popular lance-leaved commercial cultivar of all colors. It produces wide lance leaves with a rosy color and relatively large tubers. ‘Florida Red Ruffles’ is the most popular red, lance-leaved commercial cultivar among caladium growers, greenhouse growers, and nurseries. It has excellent sunburn tolerance. Both cultivars were introduced by the University of Florida (UF) caladium breeding program. This 9-page fact sheet was written by Zhanao Deng, and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, August 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep481

scholarly journals University of Florida Potato Variety Trials Spotlight: Atlantic

EDIS ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 2016 (3) ◽  
pp. 3
Author(s):  
Rodrick Z. Mwatuwa ◽  
Christian T, Christensen ◽  
Lincoln Zotarelli
Keyword(s):  
Potato Variety ◽  
Breeding Program ◽  
Season Length ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Variety Trials ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Disease Information ◽  
Chipping Potato ◽  
White Mutant ◽  
The University

This article introduces the potato variety, ‘Atlantic’, which was tested in trials at the University of Florida.’Atlantic’ is a white-skinned, chipping potato commonly cultivated in Florida and resealed as a white mutant of the USDA breeding program. This three-page fact sheet provides the general characteristics, season length and growth information, fertilization and planting instructions, as well as disease information for the potato variety, ‘Atlantic’. Written by Rodrick Z. Mwatuwa, Christian T. Christensen, and Lincoln Zotarelli, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1278

scholarly journals University of Florida Potato Variety Spotlight: Red LaSoda

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lincoln Zotarelli ◽  
Doug Gergela ◽  
Chad M. Hutchinson ◽  
David Dinkins ◽  
Edsel Redden
Keyword(s):  
Potato Variety ◽  
Potato Breeding ◽  
Breeding Program ◽  
Potato Breeding Program ◽  
Fresh Market ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
The Past ◽  
The University

Red LaSoda is the red-skinned fresh-market potato standard for Florida. It was observed in 1949 as a deep red mutant of LaSoda in the Louisiana potato breeding program. It has been in trials over many seasons and at many locations in Florida including university and grower sites. Production and quality results provided in this 4-page fact sheet are summarized from the red-skinned fresh-market trials conducted by the University of Florida over the past 14 seasons. Written by Lincoln Zotarelli, Doug Gergela, Chad M. Hutchinson, David Dinkins, and Edsel Redden, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs323 

scholarly journals Lisianthus 'UF Savanna' -- Eight Colors of Heat-Tolerant Single-Flowering Cultivars Released by the University of Florida's Lisianthus Breeding Program.

EDIS ◽  
2007 ◽  
Vol 2007 (16) ◽  
Author(s):  
Brent K. Harbaugh ◽  
Zhanao Deng
Keyword(s):  
Breeding Program ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Potted Plants ◽  
Heat Tolerant ◽  
The University ◽  
Flower Display

ENH-1066, a 5-page fact sheet by Brent K. Harbaugh and Zhanao Deng, reports the release of these cultivars appropriate for flowering potted plants, with intermediate height and a spray-type flower display. Published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, February 2007.

scholarly journals Lettuce Cultivars Suitable for Use in Southern Florida

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
Huangjun Lu
Keyword(s):  
Organic Soil ◽  
Agricultural Area ◽  
Organic Soils ◽  
Vegetable Crop ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Variety Trials ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Everglades Agricultural Area ◽  
Southern Florida ◽  
The University

Lettuce is an economically important winter vegetable crop in Florida, with approximately 11,000 acres in production and a farm gate value of $40–$50 million annually. Florida lettuce production occurs mainly in the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA). In recent years, research scientists at the University of Florida conducted variety trials that included the major cultivars of romaine and iceberg types. These trials were conducted on organic soil in the Everglades Agricultural Area and the IFAS-recommended practice was followed. This 3-page fact sheet describes lettuce cultivars suitable for production on organic soils in the EAA of southern Florida. Written by Huangjun Lu, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, October 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1225

scholarly journals USE OF PROGENY TESTING TO ASSESS FAMILY POTENTIAL IN THE UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA STRAWBERRY BREEDING PROGRAM

HortScience ◽  
1990 ◽  
Vol 25 (9) ◽  
pp. 1069e-1069
Author(s):  
C. K. Chandler ◽  
C. M. Howard ◽  
E. E. Albregts
Keyword(s):  
Fruit Size ◽  
Breeding Program ◽  
Progeny Testing ◽  
Small Populations ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Visual Impression ◽  
The University ◽  
Strawberry Breeding ◽  
Replicated Measurement

Progeny testing, both formal and informal, has been a component of the University of Florida strawberry breeding program. Informally, the potential of numerous parental combinations has been assessed by growing small populations of each combination, and then ranking these populations according to visual impression. Formal progeny testing, where variables are measured on seedlings in a replicated measurement block, was used during the 1987-88 season. Several families were identified as promising, based on an analysis of yield, fruit size, firmness, and appearance data.

scholarly journals Florida Peach and Nectarine Varieties

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mercy Olmstead ◽  
Jose Chaparro ◽  
Pete Andersen ◽  
Jeff Williamson ◽  
James Ferguson
Keyword(s):  
Growing Season ◽  
Early Spring ◽  
Fresh Fruit ◽  
High Quality ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Early Maturing ◽  
The University

The University of Florida has developed high-quality, low-chilling, early maturing peach and nectarine cultivars that can be grown from the panhandle of Florida to as far south as Immokalee. Low-chilling cultivars can grow and produce fruit under Florida conditions that are much warmer in winter than in northern states. Furthermore, ripening of these cultivars during April and May ensures an early spring market window for tree-ripe fresh fruit in Florida before peaches and nectarines from other southeastern states and California come to market. Both commercial and dooryard recommended varieties span the growing season. This 8-page fact sheet was written by Mercy Olmstead, Jose Chaparro, Pete Andersen, Jeff Williamson, and James Ferguson, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/mg374

scholarly journals Smart Irrigation Controllers: Operation of Evapotranspiration-Based Controllers

EDIS ◽  
2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael D. Dukes ◽  
Mary L. Shedd ◽  
Stacia L. Davis
Keyword(s):  
Biological Engineering ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
The University

AE446, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Michael D. Dukes, Mary L. Shedd, and Stacia L. Davis, is part of the Smart Irrigation Controllers series. It presents the operational techniques of several commercially available evapotranspiration (ET) controllers that are being studied at the University of Florida. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, February 2009. AE446/AE446: Smart Irrigation Controllers: Operation of Evapotranspiration-Based Controllers (ufl.edu)  

scholarly journals Florida Master Beekeeper Program Requirements

EDIS ◽  
2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (10) ◽  
Author(s):  
James D. Ellis ◽  
Jerry Hayes ◽  
Catherine Zettel Nalen ◽  
William H. Kern ◽  
Ray Zerba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Certification Program ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
The University

The Master Beekeeper Program (MBP) is a five-year (minimum) beekeeper training and certification program provided by the University of Florida. One must already be a beekeeper to enter the program. This 22-page fact sheet was written by James Ellis, Jerry Hayes, Catherine Zettel Nalen, William H. Kern, Ray Zerba, Brad Burbaugh, and Jeanette Klopchin, and published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, October 2013. http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in847

Florida Peaches: A Perfect Snack

EDIS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Joy N. Rumble ◽  
Kara Harders ◽  
Kathryn Stofer
Keyword(s):  
Breeding Program ◽  
Stone Fruit ◽  
Citrus Greening ◽  
Fruit Breeding ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
North Central ◽  
Central Florida ◽  
South Central ◽  
Growing Conditions ◽  
The University

For many years peach orchards were limited to geographic areas with an adequate number of hours below 45 degrees Fahrenheit, during the colder months, also known as “Chill hours” (University of Florida, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, 2017). In 1952, a stone fruit breeding program started at the University of Florida with a goal of breeding trees which would produce peaches and nectarines to grow in Florida (Olmstead, Chaparro, Anderson, Williamson, & Ferguson, 2016). In recent decades, horticulturalists have developed peach varieties requiring fewer chill hours. This trait now allows peaches to be commercially produced in Florida (Olmstead et al., 2016). Growing peaches in Florida has been identified as a practical option for citrus farmers who have lost groves to citrus greening. As a result, much of the peach production in Florida is centralized areas where citrus was once prevalent, Central and South Central Florida. However, there are also some peach orchards in North and North Central Florida (Olmstead et al., 2016).   The growing conditions in Florida, have given Florida peaches unique characteristics that make them an ideal spring-time snack. In this document, we will discuss the unique Florida peach, including its smaller size, seasonality, tree-ripened sweetness, and health benefits. Lastly, we will leave you with recommendations to keep your Florida peaches fresh as long as possible.

Sugarcane Cultivars Descriptive Fact Sheet: CPCL 97-2730 and CPCL 00-4111

EDIS ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 2017 (5) ◽  
Author(s):  
Hardev Sandhu ◽  
Wayne Davidson
Keyword(s):  
The United States ◽  
Rapid Expansion ◽  
Florida Everglades ◽  
United States Department ◽  
Department Of Agriculture ◽  
University Of Florida ◽  
Fact Sheet ◽  
Disease Information ◽  
Research And Education ◽  
The University

CPCL 97-2730 (Milligan et al. 2009) and CPCL 00-4111 (Glynn et al. 2011) are developed through the cooperative agreement between the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Canal Point, the university of Florida, Everglades Research and Education Center, Belle Glade and Florida Sugar Cane League. Prefix ‘CPCL’ in the name of these cultivars indicate that their crosses were made at the US Sugar Corporation, Clewiston (CL) and selection at different stages was carried through the cooperative breeding and selection program based at Canal Point (CP). Both are emerging sugarcane cultivars in Florida with their rapid expansion in last couple of years. CPCL 97-2730 and CPCL 00-4111 were ranked among the top 10 sugarcane cultivars in Florida in 2015 sugarcane variety census (VanWeelden et al. 2016) based on their total acreage.  High biomass yield and better rust resistance than most commercial cultivars greatly improves the chances of their adoption by the growers. The purpose of this fact sheet is to provide basic information (Table 1) and yield and disease information (Table 2) about CPCL 97-2730 and CPCL 00-4111 to assist growers in decision making on further expansion of these cultivars. 

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