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    Cotton fleahoppers are pests in early squaring cotton. They cause plants to lose squares (flower buds), affecting crop yield and quality. This publication explains fleahopper identification and life cycle, the...
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    Although peaches, plums, and blackberries are among the most commonly grown small fruits in Texas landscapes, diseases and insect pests reduce fruit production and quality and threaten the plants health....
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    This leaflet describes the fungus Entomosporium, which attacks photinia and Indian hawthorn plants. The publication describes the disease cycle and recommends cultural practices to control and treat the disease. (3...
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    Honey bees require both pollen and nectar from plants for their survival. When setting up an apiary, get to know the flowering resources in the area and when they bloom....
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    ...and is also a serious threat to, persimmons, and pomegranate plants in the U.S. This publication outlines the distribution of alternative CMBS hosts and potential beneficial control insects. (3 Pages)...
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    Anthracnose of roses is a fungal disease that causes spots on the leaves of infected plants. If left untreated, it can cause severe defoliation. This publication discusses the symptoms of...
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    Entrants in range and pasture plant identification contests will find this reference useful. It includes explanations of plant characteristics and a master list of plants. (4 pages)...
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    Range plants vary in nutritional quality. Forage quality is determined by the plant part eaten, plant age, season, soil and range sites, stocking rates, and other factors. Periods of high...
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    ...spray method and the stem spray method for controlling saltcedar. Whichever method you choose, you should be able to control more than seven of ten saltcedar plants treated. (2 pages)...
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    Reseeding native plants is one of the most technically demanding land management practices in South Texas. Those planning to reseed natives need to avoid the 10 practices discussed in this...