Prevention, Early Detection, and Eradication of Benghal Dayflower in Field Nurseries
Vol. 2011 No. 5/6, Historical Fact Sheets
Vol. 2011 No. 5/6

Prevention, Early Detection, and Eradication of Benghal Dayflower in Field Nurseries: ENH1085/EP350, rev. 5/2011

Historical Fact Sheets
https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep350-2011
Published 2011-06-30
Robert H. Stamps
University of Florida
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Stamps, Robert H. 2011. “Prevention, Early Detection, and Eradication of Benghal Dayflower in Field Nurseries: ENH1085/EP350, Rev. 5/2011”. EDIS 2011 (5/6). Gainesville, FL. https://doi.org/10.32473/edis-ep350-2011.
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Abstract

Benghal dayflower is an increasingly problematic weed that is federally designated as a noxious weed. This revised 10-page fact sheet provides nursery owners how to prevent, detect, and eradicate this invasive plant. Written by Robert Stamps and published by the UF Department of Environmental Horticulture, May 2011.

ENH1085/EP350: Biology and Management of Benghal Dayflower (Commelina benghalensis) in Ornamental Crop Production (ufl.edu)

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