Table of Contents

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Board of Directors for 2015

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Keynote Speaker : Reza Ehsani

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Awards of the Society

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List of Presidents, Honorary Members: 1988 to Present

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Outstanding Growers or Commercial Horticulturists

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Host Cities

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Presidential Address: Steve Sargent

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By-laws

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Minutes of the Board of Directors Meetings; Minutes, 2015 Annual Meeting

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Manuscript Preparation Guide for Authors

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Proceedings order form

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Conversion Table: U.S. & Metric Measures

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Membership list

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Index

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About the Covers

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Sponsors

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Fertilization of Tissue-culture Bananas Grown in Sugarcane Sugarcane Filter Press Mud and Sphagnum Peat Based Media

Nicholas A. Larsen, Kimberly K. Moore

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The Performance of Blackberry Cultivars in North Florida

Peter C. Andersen

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Myanmar’s Emerging Tobadee (Avocado) Industry

J. H. Crane, U. Soe Than Min Din, U. Win Aung Kyaw, R. C. Ploetz, A. Thanda Kyaw, Y. Y. Thant, U. Soe Nyunt, T. T. Sein

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Estate Mango Farming for Local Markets and Direct Sale

Thiago B. Campbell, Richard J. Campbell

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South Florida Cottage Industry with Canistel

Noris Ledesma, Richard J. Campbell

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The Prospects of Commercial Etrog Production in South Florida, a Culturally Significant Citron

Christian F. Miller, Steven Silvers, Naftali Mannosse

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Economic Feasibility of Small-Scale Specialty Mango Production in South Florida

Noris Ledesma

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Impact of Cross-and Self pollination on Fruit Set, Fruit size, Seed Number, and Harvest Timing Among 13 Highbush Blueberry Cultivars

Sarah K. Taber, James W. Olmstead

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In Pursuit of the Perfect Peach: Consumer-assisted Selection of Peach Fruit Traits

Mercy A. Olmstead, Jessica L. Gilbert, Thomas A. Colquhoun, David G. Clark, Robert Kluston, Howard R. Moskowitz

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'O42-21-5’, a Potential Early Ripening Breeding Selection for Florida Muscadine Grape Industry

Z. Ren, J. Lu, V. Tsolova

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Evaluation of Container Grown Blueberry Cultivars and the Effects of Gibberellic Acid on Fruit Set and Fruit Quality

Victor A. Zayas, Paul R. Fisher

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Preliminary Studies on In Vitro Propagation of Camu-Camu (<i>Myrciaria dubia</i>), an Important Medicinal Plant

Maria C. R. Araujo, Wagner A. Vendrame, Edvan A. Chagas, Maria Izabel Garcia Ribeiro, Rosemary Vilaca

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Cold Tolerance and Distribution of <i>Myllocerus undecimpustulatus undatus</i> (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) (Sri Lankan Weevil) in Florida

Anita S. Neal, Ronald D. Cave, Rodrigo Diaz

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Efficacy of Three Macroinfused Fungicides to Control Laurel Wilt on Avocado in Martin and Brevard Counties

J. H. Crane, R. C. Ploetz, T. White, G. C. Krogstad, T. Prosser, J. Konkol, R. Wideman

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A Step-by-Step Guide to Pruning and Shaping Young Tropical Fruit Trees

Jeff Wasielewski, John McLaughlin, Jonathan Crane

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Effect of Plant Growth Regulators and Fungicides on Huanglongbing-related Preharvest Fruit Drop of Citrus

Leo G. Albrigo, Ed W. Stover

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A Single Application of 2,4-D Can Decrease Preharvest Fruit Drop in HLB-affected ‘Valencia’ Orange Trees

J. P. Sylvertsen, Tom Minter, Henry Yonce, W. Bandaranayake

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Evidence for Alternative Pathways of <i>C</i>Las Movement in Citrus Trees

Ed Exteberria, Pedro Gonzalez, Craig Brodersen

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Revisiting the ‘Parson Brown’ Sweet Orange

Gary K. England

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Update on ‘US Early Pride’ in Florida

Greg McCollum, James Salvatore, Steven Rogers, Geoff Roe, Erin Rosskopf

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Relevance of Epidemiology to Identifying Huanglongbing Resistance: The Power of Experimental Design

Daniel J. Anco, Tim R. Gottwald

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Ornacitrus: Development of Genetically Modified Anthocyanin- expressing Citrus with Both Ornamental and Fresh Fruit Potential

Manjul Dutt, Daniel Stanton, Jude W. Grosser

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Conventional Citrus of Some Scion/Rootstock Combinations Show Field Tolerance under High Huanglongbing Disease Pressure

Ed Stover, Sharon Inch, Matthew Richardson, David G. Hall

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Using Real-time Onsite Weather Data in Support of Freeze Protection of Florida Crops: A My Florida Farm Weather Update

William R. Lusher, Kelly T. Morgan

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Evaluation of Impacts of Mechanically Harvesting High-density Semi-dwarf Citrus on Tree Health and Yield

Thomas F. Burks, Kelly T. Morgan, Fritz Roka

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Chemical Composition of Xylem Sap from <i>Citrus sinensis</i> L. Osbeck (Sweet Orange)

Nabil Killiny, Faraj Hijaz

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History and Current Status of Citrus in Putnam County, Florida

Evelyn V. Fletcher

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Inheritance of Fruit Traits in <i>Capsicum annuum</i>: Heirloom Cultivars as Sources of Quality Parameters Relating to Pericarp Shape, Color, Thickness, and Total Soluble Solids

Lucianne Braga Oliveira Vilarinho, Derly Jose Henriques da Silva, Ann Greene, Kara Denee Salazar, Cristiane Alves, Molly Eveleth, Ben Nichols, Sana Tehseen, Joseph Kalil Khoury, Jr., Jodie V. Johnson, Steven A. Sargent, Bala Rathinasabapathi

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Evaluation of Jalapeño Peppers under Different Shade Cloths

Wellington Farias Araujo, Kati W. Migliaccio, Dakshina R. Seal, Bruce Schaffer, Edvan Alves Chagas

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Making Behavior Changes in Home Vegetable Gardening

Lisa A. Hickey

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Water Savings of Center Pivot Irrigation for Snap Bean Production in Southwest Florida

Yuqi Cui, Xiaolin Liao, Guodong Liu, Lincoln Zotarelli, Crystal Snodgrass, Alan Jones

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Optimizing Nitrogen Rates with Surfactant for Chipping Potato Production in Florida

Guodong Liu, Moshe Doron, Steven A. Sargent, David Dinkins

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An Economic Analysis of Organic Strawberry Production in the High Tunnel System

Xin Zhao, Zhifeng Gao, Zack Black

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Willingness to Pay for Fresh Strawberry Labeled with Different Sustainable Practices and Environmental Benefits

Xuqi Chen, Zhifeng Gao, Mickie Swisher, Xin Zhao, Lisa House

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Strengthening Crop Rotation for Sustainable Production of Vegetables

Qingren Wang

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Management Practices for Controlling Various Thrips and Their Transmitted Tospoviruses in Tomatoes: 1. Chemical Control

Dakshina R. Seal, Shouan Zhang

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Managing Root-knot Nematode (<i>Meloidogyne</i> spp.) in Grafted Watermelon

Josh Freeman

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Effect of Nozzle Selection and Carrier Volume on Glyphosate Control of Nutsedge (<i>Cyperus</i> spp.)

Peter J. Dittmar

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Feeding Deterrence and Inhibitory Effects of Bee Balm (<i>Monarda didyma</i>) Leaves on Fall Armyworm

Rebecca Rabinowitz, Amy L. Rowley, James T. Brown, Robert L. Meagher, Bala Rathinasabapathi

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Investigating Technologies for Florida-produced Strawberry Plug Transplants

Emmanuel A. Torres-Quezada, Lincoln Zotarelli, Vance M. Whitaker, Rebeca L. Darnell, Kelly T. Morgan

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Influence of Summer Cover Crops on Organic Strawberry Production

Yurui Xie, Xin Zhao, Carlene A. Chase, Zack Black, Damion J. Graves

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Undergraduate Student Engagement in an Introductory Course in Vegetable Gardening: Do Students from Urban and Rural Localities Differ?

Matthew R. Mattia, Bala Rathinasabapathi

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The Impact of Kitchen and Food Service Preparation Practices on the Volatile Aroma Profile in Ripe Tomatoes: Effects of Refrigeration and Blanching

Libin Wang, Elizabeth A. Baldwin, Zhifang Yu, Jinhe Bai

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Orange Juice Improve the Food Intake and Cholesterol Concentration in Patient with Chronic Hepatitis C

Danielle R. Gonçalves, Cláudia G. Lima, Paula S. Ferreira, Paolo I. Costa, Thais B. Cesar

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1-MCP Reduces Development of Chilling Injury Symptoms in Yellow Summer Squash

Maria Pitsiouni, Jeffrey K. Brecht, Donald J. Huber

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Prestorage Application of Oxalic Acid to Alleviate Chilling Injury in Mango Fruit

Peiyan Li, Xiaolin Zhang, Md. Golam Ferdous Chowdhury, Kim Cordasco, Jeffrey K. Brecht

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Effects of Pulp Temperature at Physical Impact on Blueberry Fruit Quality

Merce T.A. Santana, Steven A. Sargent, Adrian D. Berry

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Evaluation of Natural Colorants and Their Application on Citrus Fruit as Alternatives to Citrus Red No. 2

Xiuxiu Sun, Elizabeth Baldwin, Mark Ritenour, Anne Plotto, Jinhe Bai

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Solarized Potting Soil Effects on Growth of <i>Lagerstroemia</i> x ‘Natchez’ and <i>Viburnum suspensum</i>

S. T. Steed

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Impatiens Downy Mildew: Pathogens, Management Options, and Genetic Resistance

Weining Wang, Zhanao Deng, Aaron Palmateer

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A New Miticide PLP Natural Products LLC Provides Excellent Control of Spider Mites on <i>Anthurium andreanum</i> ‘Misty Rose’

Robert T. McMillian, Jr.

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Rate Response of Halosulfuron, Trifloxysulfuron, and Thifensulfuron-methyl on Three Common Weed Species of Field Grown Caladiums [<i>Caladium bicolor</i> (Aiton) Vent.]

Nathan S. Boyd

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Effects of Pruning Height on Axillary Bud Development in Dracaena Cultivars ‘Waikiki’ and ‘Ruth Luka’ Grown from Stem Cuttings

Joel D. Stuckey, Malcolm M. Manners, John L. Griffis, Jr., Andrew F. Kawabata, Kheng T. Cheah

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Phytotoxic Effects of Hypochlorous Acid, Chloramines, and Chlorine Dioxide in Irrigation Water Applied to Bedding and Vegetable Plants

Catherine M. Donovan, Paul R. Fisher, Jinsheng Huang

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The Landscape Rodeo, Five Years of Training and Fun in St. Lucie County

Edward Skvarch, Daniel Culbert, Yvette Goodiel, Christine Kelly-Begazo, Henry Mayer, Anita S. Neal

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Repurposing Interesting Objects to Encourage Recycling in the Landscape or Garden

Lisa A. Hickey

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Updates to the Urban Turf Fertilizer Rule

Laurie E. Trenholm, Donald P. Rainey

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Turfgrass Diagnostic Training Serve to Reduce Negative Environmental Impacts

Susan Haddock

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Educating Homeowner Associations on Hiring Landscape Contractors

Michelle Atkinson, Paul Monaghan, Emily Ott

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Consumer Response to Novel Indoor Foliage Plant Attributes: Evidence from a Conjoint Experiment and Gaze Analysis

Alicia Rihn, Hayk Khachatryan, Benjamin Campbell, Charles Hall, Bridget Behe

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Cryopreservation of Orchid Seeds, Protocorms, and Pollen

Wagner A. Vendrame

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Partnerships to Reach New Audiences: The Florida Creole GI-BMP Training Program

Donald P. Rainey, C. J. Bain, John Bossart, Jennifer Marvin, Esen Momol, Laurie E. Trenholm, Michael S. Orfanedes, Laurie Albrecht, William Schall, Frank Dowdle, Cesar Asuaje, Henry Mayer, Marc Evenst Jn Jacques, Benjamin Hebblethwaite, Misty Snyder

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Soil pH and Fertility Test Interpretation on Homeowner Landscape Practices

Nicole Pinson

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Parks That Teach

Ralph E. Mitchell, Thomas S. Becker, Donna Worthley, Katherine Preston, Nancy Johnson

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Motivational Mentors for the Florida Master Gardener Program

Lisa A. Hickey

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Extension and Industry: Spreading Roots and Branching Out with Tree Installation Training

Beth Bolles, Sheila Dunning, Blake Thaxton, John Davy

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Reducing Coyote Encounters through Community Awareness Programs

Lisa A. Hickey

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Sneaking It In: Linking Integrated Pest Management (IPM) and Water Quality to Homeowner Horticulture Workshops

Nicole Pinson

257 - 258

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Does Divot Fill Composition Affect Bermudagrass Recovery from Damage?

George H. Snyder

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Air Potato Biological Control Extension Needs Assessment

Kenneth Gioeli, William Overholt, Min Rayamajhi, Eric Rohrig, Kenneth Hibbard

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Making a Bee Line—Urban Horticulture Public Education Project

Gabrielle Milch

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Showing the Value of Extension to Local Government Using SmartIrrigation Apps

Michelle Atkinson, Kati W. Migliaccio, Michael Dukes

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Growth of Southern Naiad (<i>Najas guadalupensis</i>) and Hydrilla (<i>Hydrilla verticillata</i>) using Controlled-release Fertilizer

Heather Hasandras, Kimberly K. Moore, Lyn A. Gettys, Wagner A. Vendrame

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Response of Sugarcane to Carbon Dioxide Enrichment and Elevated Air Temperature

Leon Hartwell Allen, Joseph C.V. Vu, Jeffrey D. Ray

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Using a Science Café Format to Educate Homeowners on Stormwater Ponds

Michelle Atkinson, Paul Monaghan, Emily Ott

282 - 283

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Water Schools for Decision Makers—A Statewide Cooperative Extension Initiative

Lynn Barber, B. J. Jarvis, Chris Martinez, Tatiana Borisova, Shannon Carnevale, Linda Seals

284 - 286

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Alabama and Florida Extension Agents Partner to Offer the Beaches to Woodlands Tour at the NACAA Annual Meeting in Mobile, Alabama

Andy Baril, Mike Dorrie, Sheila Dunning, Rusty Hendrix, Libbie Johnson, Hooper Matthews, Rick O'Conner, Carrie Stevenson, Chris Verlinde

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