Floriculture, Agricultural Production

Container Nursery Production and Business Management Manual

This colorful manual includes research-based information on all aspects of production of landscape plants in commercial nurseries.

Publication Number:: 3540

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Creeping Woodsorrel and Bermuda Buttercup: Pest Notes for Home and Landscape

Creeping woodsorrel is a major weed in lawns, flower beds, nurseries, gardens, and greenhouses. A related species, Bermuda buttercup, is grown as an ornamental. Once planted it spreads throughout a garden, competing with other plants.

Publication Number:: 7444

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Easy On-Site Tests for Fungi & Viruses in Nurseries and Greenhouses

Now, instead of sending samples to a laboratory and waiting for answers, you can use quick and relatively simple, commercially available test kits to identify common plant viruses and root and crown decay fungi.

Publication Number:: 8002

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Floriculture and Ornamental Nurseries: UC IPM Pest Management Guidelines

Download a free copy of these UC-approved guidelines for pest monitoring techniques, pesticide use, and nonpesticide alternatives -- essential tools for anyone making pest management decisions in the field.

Publication Number:: 3392

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Giant Whitefly: Pest Notes for Home and Landscape

Since its introduction into southern California in 1992, the giant whitefly has spread rapidly northward along the coast and into interior valleys. It can severely infest many ornamental plant species found in nurseries, landscapes, and home gardens.

Publication Number:: 7400

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Greenhouse and Nursery Management Practices to Protect Water Quality

Suggested management practices and a checklist to guide you through your own successful plan of action.

Publication Number:: 3508

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Hoplia Beetle: Pest Notes for Home and Landscape

The hoplia beetle is a common pest of roses and other plants in many parts of California, especially the Central Valley. It is a problem from late March to May when the adult beetles feed on light-colored blossoms.

Publication Number:: 7499

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Integrated Pest Management for Floriculture and Nurseries

Handy crop tables give you a symptom-based guide for diagnosing problems and gives recommended controls for 120 major flower and foliage species. A must for anyone in the green industry.

Publication Number:: 3402

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Nursery Guide for Diseases Caused by Phytophthora ramorum on Ornamentals. . .

Many ornamental plants are susceptible to infection, and the pathogen can be moved long distances through shipments of infected nursery stock. Federal and state quarantines are in effect that require nursery inspections.

Publication Number:: 8156

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Nutrient Management Goals and Management Practices for Nursery and Floriculture

These management goals and practices aim to improve the management of nutrients, thereby reducing or eliminating nutrient losses in surface runoff. Fact sheet 3.11 in the Farm Water Quality Planning series.

Publication Number:: 8122

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Nutrient Management in Nursery and Floriculture

Learn how to manage the two nutrients that have the greatest potential for harm to water quality - nitrogen (N) and phosphorus (P) in various forms. Reference Sheet 9.7 in the Farm Water Quality Planning series.

Publication Number:: 8221

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Retail Garden Center Manual

This guide was written for those studying to become California Certified Nursery Professionals and covers topics on horticulture, soil, fertilizers, water management, plant problem diagnosis, integrated pest management, landscape design, and nursery sales

Publication Number:: 3492

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Sclerotinia Diseases

Sclerotinia diseases cause rotting in a variety of vegetable and floral crops. Learn how to recognize and control outbreaks.

Publication Number:: 8042

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Sediment Management Goals and Management Practices for Nursery and Floriculture

Includes Management Goals (MGs) and Management Practices (MPs) for reducing soil erosion at its source and capturing sediment before it enters waterways, where it can cause water quality impairments downstream. Fact Sheet 3.9 in the Farm Water Quality Planning series.

Publication Number:: 8124

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Water, Root Media, and Nutrient Management for Greenhouse Crops

This user-friendly, practical guide was written for large and small greenhouse producers of containerized crops. Written by industry-based professionals and academics, its seventeen chapters demonstrate how water, root media, and fertilizer are integrated to optimize plant health, production efficiency, and the sustainability of resources and the environment.

Publication Number:: 3551

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Whiteflies: Pest Notes for Home and Landscape

Whiteflies are tiny, sap-sucking insects that may become abundant in vegetable and ornamental plantings, especially during warm weather. Large populations of whiteflies can cause leaves to turn yellow, appear dry, or fall off.

Publication Number:: 7401

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