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avocado root rot
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Avocado Root Rot Survey

February 2, 2024
By Ben A Faber
LAUREL WILT AND PHYTOPHTHORA ROOT ROT SURVEY BACKGROUND Despite the importance of laurel wilt (LW) and Phytophthora root rot (PRR) in avocado producing states, and the research conducted to date, there are still major gaps in our knowledge.
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These are two of the crocheted triceratops crafted by UC Davis animal biology major Jakob Lopez. He will hide them on UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day, set Saturday, Feb. 10.
Bug Squad: Article

Find a Dinosaur at UC Davis Biodiversity Museum Day!

February 2, 2024
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
Who loves dinosaurs? And who especially loves triceratops, the dinosaur with that three-horned face that lived 66 to 68 million years ago in North America? Measuring about 26 to 30 feet long, it weighed 5.59.9 short tons, according to Wikipedia.
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The Savvy Sage: Article

It's Dandy-I'm Not Lyin'

February 2, 2024
When I was growing up in Southern California, one plant more than any other fascinated me. I knew the dandelion was a weed, but it was such a mysterious weed! In its flowering stage, Taraxacum officinale (T. officinale) dotted lawns, parks and schoolyards with its bursts of bright yellow petals.
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UCCE Lassen County: Article

February 2024

February 2, 2024
Hello All, Here's your February 2024 issue of the 4-H Roundup newsletter. * Countywide First Aid and Safety project is being offered. * County Presentation Day registration deadline is February 15.
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Delta rice variety trial
SJC and Delta Field Crops: Article

2023 Delta Rice Variety Trial Results

February 2, 2024
By Michelle M Leinfelder-Miles
UC Cooperative Extension collaborates with the California Rice Experiment Station to evaluate commercial varieties and advanced breeding lines. The San Joaquin County Delta location was one of nine locations in the 2023 statewide trial.
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pest insight
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Blow Flies and CEUs?

February 2, 2024
By Ben A Faber
Register now for UC IPM's upcoming Pest Insight webinar! This webinar-style workshop aims to provide applied, scientific, and decision-based pest control information to pest control licensees. CEUs are available.
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