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Eucalyptus. photos by Karen Metz
Under the Solano Sun: Article

Camellia Grove

April 4, 2023
The middle of March my husband and I were in Sacramento to see a concert at the Safe Credit Union Center for the Performing Arts. We had arrived just a little early and decided to walk around the block till the venue opened.
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Figure 1. Dose–responses curves of branched broomrape and Egyptian broomrape seed germination in response to doses of three different ammonium products under three exposure durations of 10 minutes, one hour, and 24 hours. A three-parameter logistic model (Eq.1) was fitted to germination data. Lines are fitted values, and solid circles indicate observed germination averaged across two experimental runs with three replicates each (i.e., n =6). Error bars indicate 95% confidence intervals. Model parameter esti
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Farm machinery sanitation: a way to reduce broomrape seed spread among fields

April 3, 2023
By Brad Hanson
California is the largest producer of processing tomato in the US (Winans et al. 2020). However, the profitability of the tomato industry in California is seriously threatened due to the presence of the parasitic weed branched and Egyptian broomrape (https://ucanr.edu/blogs/blogcore/postdetail.
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HR: Market Equity Adjustment Plan year two approved

April 3, 2023
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
Dear Colleagues: Attracting and retaining highly qualified employees continues to be a top priority for UC ANR. It has been a critical part of our strategic plan and a key to our ability to deliver the mission.
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UC Master Gardener Program Statewide Blog: Article

Celebrating Our Gardeners with Heart: National Volunteer Month

April 3, 2023
By Melissa G Womack
April is National Volunteer Month, and it's the perfect time to recognize and appreciate the outstanding service of UC Master Gardener volunteers across California. UC Master Gardeners generously donate their time and expertise to make a significant impact in their communities.
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Whitney Cranshaw, Colorado State University, Bugwood.org
Pests in the Urban Landscape: Article

Easter Egg Hunt 2023!

April 3, 2023
By Lauren Fordyce
It's time for UC IPM's Easter egg hunt! Can you guess which insects laid the eggs pictured below? Some may be pests, while others may be beneficial! Leave a comment on this blog post with your guesses, or on our Facebook and Instagram posts. Answers will be posted on Friday, April 7th. A. B. C. D.
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Wet newspaper atop the cardboard
Spill the Beans: Article

Lasagna Composting

April 3, 2023
Melody Kendall Climate change issues and water conservation have become very important topics in our area. One of the ways to conserve water in your landscape is to remove your thirsty lawn and replace it with a more water-friendly option.
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