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Napa Master Gardener Column: Article

Camellias.

January 8, 2021
By Penny Pawl, UC Master Gardener of Napa County Someone once asked me if it was possible to grow a camellia from seed. Yes, it is possible, but seldom will it have the same flowers as the parent. A neighbor of mine had a wonderful camellia with a beautiful flower.
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Large boom sprayers are used to efficiently apply herbicides over agricultural fields. Visual: Will Fuller / Flickr
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Will rising temperatures make superweeds even stronger?

January 8, 2021
By Gale Perez
By Natasha Gilbert 12.07.2020 Around 10 years ago, in the fierce heat of the Kansas summer, many of the noxious kochia weeds invading Phillip Stahlman's research fields simply wouldn't budge when sprayed with a mixture of two widely used herbicides, glyphosate and dicamba.
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CAPSLO educators engaging young children in CATCH ECE activities
UC Delivers: Article

UCCE partners with early childhood educators to increase physical activity in childcare for migrant farmworker families, supporting community health and wellness in Kern County

January 8, 2021
According to KidsData.org, almost 74% of Kern County adults are either overweight or obese. Furthermore, 2018 data from Department of Education Physical Fitness tests indicated that Kern fifth graders overweight or obese rates at 44.9%, were 5% higher than the state average.
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Kern County: Article

2021 San Joaquin Valley Almond Day

January 8, 2021
Sponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 9 am to 12 noon See attached for meeting agenda and registration links...
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Kern County: Article

2021 San Joaquin Valley Almond Day

January 8, 2021
Sponsored by the University of California Cooperative Extension Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 9 am to 12 noon See attached for meeting agenda and registration links...
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hlb defprmed citrus
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Keeping the Flavor in HLB Resistant Citrus

January 8, 2021
By Ben A Faber
Senior Public Information Officer Email (951) 827-4580 UC Riverside scientists are betting an ancient solution will solve citrus growers' biggest problem by breeding new fruits with natural resistance to a deadly tree disease. New hybrid citrus fruit bred for disease resistance and flavor.
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Frost damage to young citrus leaves, Jack Kelly Clark, UC IMP Program

Recognizing and Caring for Frost-Damaged Plants

January 8, 2021
Plummeting winter temperatures often lead to frost damage in plants. The damage occurs when ice crystals form within plant tissue, damaging their cells. Leaves and tender new growth are usually affected first. Initially, they will appear wilted.
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