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soil salinity irrigation
Topics in Subtropics: Article

Optimizing Salt Leaching

February 22, 2021
By Ben A Faber
With little rain this winter and the erratic weather patterns of wind and heat, avocado is going to be especially prone to salt damage. And the flowering period is one of the most sensitive.
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Postdoctoral scholar Jessica Kansman of Pennsylvania State University will speak on "To Be an Aphid in a Cruel World" at the Feb. 24th seminar hosted by the UC Davis Department of Entomology and Nematology. This image shows a winged aphid. (Courtesy of Jessica Kansman)
Entomology & Nematology News: Article

Jessica Kansman: 'To Be an Aphid in a Cruel World'

February 19, 2021
By Kathy Keatley Garvey
"To Be an Aphid in a Cruel World: How Abiotic and Biotic Stressors Influence Plant-Insect Interactions." That's the title of a virtual seminar to be presented Wednesday, Feb.
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fungal roots becker
Topics in Subtropics: Article

What's Good for Cabbage is Good for Citrus?

February 19, 2021
By Ben A Faber
Citrus Nematode (Tylenchulus semipenetrans)has been considered a problem in some areas and some Citrus growing conditions. Here's an example from Cole Crops where natural biological control is working and most likely would work in Citrus. Why not, they all start with "C".
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This “wetted area” photo illustrates the need to consider next season’s weed management program goals and options. Depending on weed pressure and previous management tactics used in the orchard, fall- and winter-germinating weeds can start to show up after nut harvest with post-harvest irrigation (as in this photo) or with early fall rains. (Brad Hanson/UC Davis)
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Weed management is important even in offseason

February 18, 2021
By Gale Perez
From the Tree Nut Farm Press :: Feb. 17, 2021 Weed management is important even in offseason Lee Allen | Feb 17, 2021 It's a never-ending task to keep weeds under control.
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Current Challenges for Avocado Weed Management talk by Sonia Rios
UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia): Article

Webinar :: Current Challenges for Avocado Weed Management

February 17, 2021
By Gale Perez
If you missed the UC Ag Experts Talk on... Current Challenges for Avocado Weed Management Sonia Rios, UC Cooperative Extension Area Subtropical Horticultural Advisor, Riverside County the recording is now available: https://youtu.be/7zFFeJWGvyE. UC Ag Experts Talk website: https://ucanr.
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Farmworkers
Nuestra Comunidad: Article

Field workers doubly struck by the pandemic

February 17, 2021
By Basilisa M Rawleigh
Spanish click here Agricultural workers have not stopped working since they were deemed essential at the start of the pandemic. They have continued to plant, harvest, and process the nation's food during the crisis as well as during devastating fires.
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12 months spray
Topics in Subtropics: Article

A Peptide for Citrus

February 17, 2021
By Ben A Faber
Author: Jules Bernstein, UCR,Senior Public Information Officer Email (951) 827-4580 New research affirms a unique peptide found in an Australian plant can destroy the No. 1 killer of citrus trees worldwide and help prevent infection.
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