Density and distribution of the flat mite (Brevipalpus yothersi) (Acari: Tenuipalpidae) on four Hibiscus varieties: do leaves tell the full story?

The flat mite, Brevipalpus yothersi (Baker, 1949) is widely distributed in the southern United States. This mite is associated with a citrus leprosis virus ((CiLV-C2) Cilevirus colombiaense strain hibiscus) infecting ornamental hibiscus (Hibiscus rosa-sinensis) in Florida and Hawaii. Because hibiscus is a highly traded ornamental plant, CiLV-C2 has the potential to spread.

causes rachis blight on coconut palms ( L.) in Florida.

, a genus in the family Botryosphaeriaceae, has a broad host range and causes dieback, root rot, fruit rot, leaf rot, and blights in many plant species across sub-tropical and tropical geographical areas (Alves et al., 2008). In palms, this fungal pathogen is known to cause fruit and heart rot, wood decay and leaf blight around the globe (Atallah et al.

Epigenetic modulation of fungal pathogens: a focus on .

Epigenetics has emerged as a potent field of study for understanding the factors influencing the effectiveness of human disease treatments and for identifying alternations induced by pathogens in host plants. However, there has been a paucity of research on the epigenetic control of the proliferation and pathogenicity of fungal plant pathogens. Fungal plant pathogens such as , a significant threat to global rice production, provide an important model for exploring how epigenetic mechanisms govern fungal proliferation and virulence.

Polysaccharides from Ziziphus jujuba prolong lifespan and attenuate oxidative stress in Caenorhabditis elegans via DAF-16 and SKN-1.

Jujube is a commonly consumed traditional Chinese medicinal food. Recent evidence revealed crude polysaccharides of jujube extract (CPJE) exhibited bioactive properties in vitro; however, its antioxidant capacity in vivo remains unknown. The objectives of this study were to evaluate the effects of CPJE on growth, locomotion, reproduction, lifespan, and antioxidant defense system using Caenorhabditis elegans.

A sustainable lignin-clay nano-absorbent for highly efficient methylene blue removal.

Water pollution caused by toxic dyes such as methylene blue (MB) has become a bottleneck for recycling or reusing enormous industrial wastewater. Designing a green and cost-effective bio-absorbent for the highly efficient removal of MB from wastewater is crucial but remains a great challenge. In this study, abundant, inexpensive, and environmentally benign lignin and bentonite were used as starting materials, and quaternary and amphiphilic lignin as a network macromolecule was designed to be inserted into the galleries of the stacked bentonite clay to prepare lignin-bentonite nanohybrids.

Potential of Small Molecules Piperidine and Pyrrolidine Against Copper-Resistant , Causal Agent of Bacterial Spot of Tomato.

Bacterial spot of tomato (BST), caused by Xanthomonas perforans, is an economically important disease of tomatoes in Florida. Due to the heavy reliance on copper-based bactericides for control of BST, copper-resistant strains of X. perforans are widely distributed in Florida, leading to reduced efficacy of copper-based bactericides for disease control.

Banker Plant Efficacy to Boost Natural Predators for Management of Field Populations of Hood (Thysanoptera Thripidae) in Strawberries.

Since 2015, Hood has emerged as the main pest of strawberries in Florida. Given the limited management options, there is a recognized need to expand on the management strategies for this pest. Therefore, we explored the possibility of using banker plants to recruit naturally occurring predators of thrips into strawberry fields to suppress .

Perspicacious insights into plant-virus-vector interactions applying omics.

Transmission of plant viruses by insect vectors is facilitated by unequivocal tri-partite interactions among host plants, viruses, and associated vectors. The advent of next-generation sequencing including whole genome sequencing, RNA/small RNA sequencing, proteomics, and metabolomics aided in elucidating the molecular mechanisms involved in virus transmission by insect vectors and infection in host plants.

Integrated Metabolomics and Proteomics Analysis Provides Insights into the Formation of Volatile Compounds in Three Different Polyembryonic Mango Cultivars.

Understanding volatile compound formation is critical for enhancing the flavor quality of mangoes. Integrated untargeted metabolomics and proteomics were employed to explore volatile compound formation in three different polyembryonic mango cultivars ("Ah Ping," "Rosa," and "Rosigold"). A total of 87 volatile compounds were identified using SPME-GC-MS.

Searching for laurel wilt resistance in avocados of Mexican and Mexican-Guatemalan ancestry.

Laurel wilt (LW), a lethal vascular disease caused by the ambrosia fungus , has severely reduced avocado ( Mill.) production in Florida and decimated populations of native lauraceous trees across twelve U.S.

Enhancing the SWAT model for creating efficient rainwater harvesting and reuse strategies to improve water resources management.

Rain barrels/cisterns are a type of green infrastructure (GI) practice that can help restore urban hydrology. Roof runoff captured and stored by rain barrels/cisterns can serve as a valuable resource for landscape irrigation, which would reduce municipal water usage and decrease runoff that other stormwater infrastructures need to treat. The expected benefits of rainwater harvesting and reuse with rain barrels/cisterns are comprehensive but neither systematically investigated nor well documented.

First Gynogenesis of for Haploid Production and Ploidy Verification Protocol.

Vanilla orchids are members of the Vanilloideae orchid subfamily, and they hold significant economic value as a spice crop in tropical regions. Despite the presence of 180 known species within this subfamily, commercial production focuses on only three species (, , and ) and one hybrid (), prized for their aromatic qualities and bioactive compounds. Limited modern breeding initiatives have been undertaken with vanilla orchids, although recent advancements in genomic research are shedding light on this crop's potential.

Dynamics of micro and macronutrients in a hydroponic nutrient film technique system under lettuce cultivation.

While hydroponics is considered an efficient vegetable production system, there is a compelling need to investigate the efficiency of the current generic nutrient dosing recommendation primarily based on electrical conductivity (EC) measurements. Such information is critical to fine-tune and optimize the current hydroponic management practices for improved nutrient uptake efficiency. This study investigated the dynamics of some micro and macronutrients (N, P, Ca, Mg, K, Fe, and Mn) in a recirculating nutrient film technique (NFT) hydroponic system under lettuce cultivation.

Precise GDP Spatialization and Analysis in Built-Up Area by Combining the NPP-VIIRS-like Dataset and Sentinel-2 Images.

Spatialization and analysis of the gross domestic product of second and tertiary industries (GDP) can effectively depict the socioeconomic status of regional development. However, existing studies mainly conduct GDP spatialization using nighttime light data; few studies specifically concentrated on the spatialization and analysis of GDP in a built-up area by combining multi-source remote sensing images. In this study, the NPP-VIIRS-like dataset and Sentinel-2 multi-spectral remote sensing images in six years were combined to precisely spatialize and analyze the variation patterns of the GDP in the built-up area of Zibo city, China.

Seed physiological traits and environmental factors influence seedling establishment of vegetable soybean ( L.).

Edamame ( (L.) Merr.), a specialty soybean prized for its nutritional value and taste, has witnessed a surge in demand within the U.

Residual effect of commonly used fungicides in strawberries on Amblyseius swirskii, Neoseiulus cucumeris, and Neoseiulus californicus (Mesostigmata: Phytoseiidae).

Florida's strawberry industry is currently valued at $511 million annually but faces challenges from pathogens and arthropod pests especially Tetranychus urticae Koch (twospotted spider mite) and Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (chilli thrips). Predatory mites, particularly Neoseiulus cucumeris Oudemans, Neoseiulus californicus McGregor, and Amblyseius swirskii Athias-Henriot, play a crucial role in pest management. However, there are concerns regarding how these biological control agents are affected by fungicides used in current pathogen management strategies.

Spatiotemporal assessment of pathogenic in subtropical coastal watersheds.

The World Health Organization classifies leptospirosis as a significant public health concern, predominantly affecting impoverished and unsanitary regions. By using the Pensacola Bay System as a case study, this study examines the underappreciated susceptibility of developed subtropical coastal ecosystems such as the Pensacola Bay System to neglected zoonotic pathogens such as . We analyzed 132 water samples collected over 12 months from 44 distinct locations with high levels of (>410 most probable number/100 mL).