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Recent Publications related to Specialty Crops
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Root Knot Nematode of Tobacco
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Guide to Using Turf Colorants
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What Is the Difference Between a Sweetpotato and a Yam?
Several decades ago, when orange-fleshed sweet potatoes were introduced in the southern United States, producers …
Botrytis Gray Mold of Tomato
This vegetable pathology factsheet describes the identification and treatment of Botrytis gray mold of …
Fusarium Wilt of Watermelon
This vegetable pathology factsheet describes the identification and treatment of Fusarium Wilt of Watermelon.
Cucurbit Powdery Mildew
This factsheet discusses the identification and control of cucurbit powdery mildew.