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View article: <i>Rotylenchulus reniformis</i> Management and Vertical Distribution in Summer-Winter Crop Rotations Including Carinata
<i>Rotylenchulus reniformis</i> Management and Vertical Distribution in Summer-Winter Crop Rotations Including Carinata Open
Brassica carinata (carinata) is an emerging winter biofuel crop in the southeastern United States. Rotylenchulus reniformis (reniform nematode) is an important yield-robbing parasite on cotton in the region. A better understanding of rotat…
View article: Monitoring the Distribution, Incidence, and Symptom Expression Associated with Cotton Leafroll Dwarf Virus in the Southern United States Using a Sentinel Plot System
Monitoring the Distribution, Incidence, and Symptom Expression Associated with Cotton Leafroll Dwarf Virus in the Southern United States Using a Sentinel Plot System Open
Cotton leafroll dwarf virus (CLRDV), transmitted by the cotton aphid ( Aphis gossypii Glover), was first confirmed in upland cotton ( Gossypium hirsutum L.) in Alabama, U.S.A., in 2017. Subsequent observations of symptomatic plants followe…
View article: Tillage and Overseeding Pastures for Winter Forage Production in North Florida
Tillage and Overseeding Pastures for Winter Forage Production in North Florida Open
The purpose of this publication is to provide guidance on preparing and planting annual cool-season forages on prepared seedbeds and overseeding annual cool-season forages on pastures in north Florida. Written by C. L. Mackowiak, J. C. B. …
View article: Carinata, the Sustainable Crop for a Bio-based Economy: Production Recommendations for the Southeastern United States
Carinata, the Sustainable Crop for a Bio-based Economy: Production Recommendations for the Southeastern United States Open
Brassica carinata is a non-food industrial oilseed crop that can be grown in the winter in the southeast US without impacting food, feed, or fiber crops. Carinata is a low carbon advanced renewable fuel feedstock and a good source of anima…
View article: Application of Hydrothermal Time Models to Predict Sclerotial Germination of <i>Athelia rolfsii</i>
Application of Hydrothermal Time Models to Predict Sclerotial Germination of <i>Athelia rolfsii</i> Open
Athelia rolfsii, causal agent of “southern blight” disease, is a soilborne fungal pathogen with a wide host range of more than 500 species. This study's objectives were to (i) quantify the effects of two environmental factors, temperature …
View article: Agronomic performance and the effect of genotype-by-environment interaction for Brassica carinata in the southeastern US
Agronomic performance and the effect of genotype-by-environment interaction for Brassica carinata in the southeastern US Open
Carinata (Brassica carinata A. Braun) is an emerging oilseed crop with potential as a dual use winter cover/cash crop in the southeastern US region. Although carinata is historically cultivated as a spring crop in northern latitudes, incor…
View article: Double-cropping effects of Brassica carinata and summer crops: II. Effects of winter cropping history on subsequent summer crop production
Double-cropping effects of Brassica carinata and summer crops: II. Effects of winter cropping history on subsequent summer crop production Open
There is an opportunity for crop farmers in the Southeast United States (SE US) to increase income by producing carinata during the winter following summer crop production. However, a major limitation to the use of carinata as a winter ann…
View article: Effect of tillage and nitrogen fertility on growth, yield, and seed chemical composition of rainfed <i>Brassica carinata</i>
Effect of tillage and nitrogen fertility on growth, yield, and seed chemical composition of rainfed <i>Brassica carinata</i> Open
The combination of subsoil compaction and injudicious usage of nitrogenous fertilizers are key factors that may lower crop yields, especially in soils with a shallow hardpan. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the effe…
View article: Double-cropping effects of Brassica carinata and summer crops: I. Effects of summer cropping history on carinata production
Double-cropping effects of Brassica carinata and summer crops: I. Effects of summer cropping history on carinata production Open
Row croppers in the Southeast United States (SE US) are interested in diversifying their cropping systems and increasing revenue by growing a winter cash crop between summer crops, especially cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) and peanut (Arac…
View article: Impact of In-Row Planting Patterns on Reniform Nematodes Using Precision Agriculture in Cotton
Impact of In-Row Planting Patterns on Reniform Nematodes Using Precision Agriculture in Cotton Open
This article is intended to inform cotton producers and associated agricultural professionals of a practical method to help manage plant-parasitic nematodes in cotton. Written by D. L. Wright, S. George, I. Small, T. Stansly, and Z. Grabau…
View article: Use of Perennial Grasses in Peanut/Cotton Rotations for Integrated Management of Nematodes, Diseases, and Weeds
Use of Perennial Grasses in Peanut/Cotton Rotations for Integrated Management of Nematodes, Diseases, and Weeds Open
This 3-page publication discusses the benefits of using perennial grasses in peanut/cotton rotations for integrated management of nematodes, diseases, and weeds. Written by D. L. Wright, J. J. Marois, S. George, Z. Grabau, R. Barocco, and …
View article: Soybean Production in Florida
Soybean Production in Florida Open
This publication discusses land preparation and planting, fertilization, crop residue management, irrigation, disease and nematode management, variety selection, weed control, insect management, and harvesting and storage for soybean produ…
View article: Effects of Grass-Based Crop Rotation, Nematicide, and Irrigation on the Nematode Community in Cotton
Effects of Grass-Based Crop Rotation, Nematicide, and Irrigation on the Nematode Community in Cotton Open
Plant-parasitic and free-living nematodes – bacterivores, fungivores, omnivores, predators – comprise the nematode community. Nematicide application and crop rotation are important tools to manage plant-parasitic nematodes, but effects on …
View article: Freeze Damage of Carinata Grown in the Southeastern US
Freeze Damage of Carinata Grown in the Southeastern US Open
This publication serves as a guide to assess freeze damage and discuss management issues related to freeze damage of carinata in the southeastern United States. Written by Michael J. Mulvaney, Mahesh Bashyal, Joseph E. Iboyi, Ramdeo Seepau…
View article: Interactive Effects of Nitrogen and Sulfur Nutrition on Growth, Development, and Physiology of Brassica carinata A. Braun and Brassica napus L.
Interactive Effects of Nitrogen and Sulfur Nutrition on Growth, Development, and Physiology of Brassica carinata A. Braun and Brassica napus L. Open
Brassica carinata (carinata) has emerged as a potential biofuel source due to its high erucic acid content, making it desirable for various industrial applications. Nitrogen (N) and sulfur (S) are required as primary sources of nutrition f…
View article: Estimating Cotton Yield
Estimating Cotton Yield Open
Preharvest estimation of cotton yield can help growers to determine their return on investment, assess weather-related damages, and adjust crop management. This publication outlines the steps to calculate a reliable estimate of cotton yiel…
View article: Adapting the CROPGRO model to simulate growth and production of <i>Brassica carinata</i>, a bio‐fuel crop
Adapting the CROPGRO model to simulate growth and production of <i>Brassica carinata</i>, a bio‐fuel crop Open
Carinata ( Brassica carinata ) is an oilseed crop which, because of its non‐edible oil composition and favorable fatty acid profile, is proposed as a “green” sustainable aviation fuel. It can be grown as a winter crop in the southeastern U…
View article: Development of a high-throughput plant disease symptom severity assessment tool using machine learning image analysis and integrated geolocation
Development of a high-throughput plant disease symptom severity assessment tool using machine learning image analysis and integrated geolocation Open
Tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV) has the potential to cause severe yield losses in peanut (Arachis hypogaea L.), an important annual legume grown around the world. The most effective approach to manage the disease caused by TSWV is to grow…
View article: Physiological analysis of growth and development of winter carinata (<i>Brassica carinata</i> A. Braun)
Physiological analysis of growth and development of winter carinata (<i>Brassica carinata</i> A. Braun) Open
Brassica carinata is a non‐food, low‐carbon, none‐to‐low indirect land‐use change impact oilseed feedstock grown for sustainable biofuels, bioproducts, and high protein seed meal. Understanding carinata growth and development is critical t…
View article: A regional inter‐disciplinary partnership focusing on the development of a carinata‐centered bioeconomy
A regional inter‐disciplinary partnership focusing on the development of a carinata‐centered bioeconomy Open
Brassica carinata or Ethiopian mustard, a non‐edible oilseed brassica, is a low carbon, purpose‐grown, and none‐to‐low indirect land‐use change bioenergy feedstock for the production of drop‐in sustainable aviation fuel, biodiesel, renewab…
View article: Tillage system and seeding rate effects on the performance of <i>Brassica carinata</i>
Tillage system and seeding rate effects on the performance of <i>Brassica carinata</i> Open
Brassica carinata , a nonfood oilseed crop, is used to produce renewable fuels because of its high oil content and favorable fatty acid profile. Production in the southeastern United States is relatively new, and information on agronomic m…
View article: <i>Brassica carinata</i>: Biology and agronomy as a biofuel crop
<i>Brassica carinata</i>: Biology and agronomy as a biofuel crop Open
The environmental consequences of using nonrenewable fossil fuels have motivated a global quest for sustainable alternatives from renewable sources. Carinata has been developed as a low carbon intensity, non‐food oilseed biomolecular platf…
View article: Transitioning from Conventional to Organic Farming Using Conservation Tillage
Transitioning from Conventional to Organic Farming Using Conservation Tillage Open
Organic farming is one of the fastest-growing segments of the agricultural industry in the United States and in Florida. Conservation tillage is often employed to reduce soil erosion, improve physical and biological properties of soil, and…
View article: Sustainability Aspects of Precision Agriculture for Row Crops in Florida and the Southeast United States
Sustainability Aspects of Precision Agriculture for Row Crops in Florida and the Southeast United States Open
Precision agriculture or site-specific management is a knowledge-based technical management system, where sensing, information technologies, and mechanical systems enable sub-field crop management that can help optimize farm profits and mi…
View article: Management and Cultural Practices for Peanuts
Management and Cultural Practices for Peanuts Open
This is a comprehensive guide on management and cultural practices for peanuts, published by the Agronomy Department of the University of Florida. This document, first published in February 2000, offers valuable insights into optimizing pe…