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    Runoff from landscape irrigation systems is a major source of water loss in Texas. Runoff is most common in compacted and clay soils, and on slopes, but it may occur...
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    Blanc Du Soleil is a new Pierce’s Disease (PD) tolerant white wine grape cultivar that was bred by Florida A&M University in 1999. It resulted from a cross between Stover...
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    For produce farmers, complying with higher food-safety standards costs less than they would lose as the result of a foodborne illness outbreak. This publication discusses the effects of major outbreaks...
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    Topics include climate, soil, varieties, site preparation, planting, irrigation, fertilization, training and pruning, freeze protection, weeds, diseases, insects and vertebrate pests, harvest, and economic considerations. (10 pages)...
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    Avocado trees are grown in protected home landscapes in the lower half of the state. The only Texas counties that are suitable for commercial avocado production are in the Lower...
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    Coastal communities prone to flooding may benefit from the implementation of green infrastructure. Green infrastructure can help mitigate the adverse effects of flood damage and promote water drainage. This publication...
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    Areas flooded after a severe storm are prone to mosquito problems. Several mosquito species are a danger to humans because of the diseases they transmit. This publication explains the symptoms...
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    Los mosquitos y otros insectos pueden ser un problema despues de una tormenta. Los mosquitos se reproducen en areas inundadas donde hay agua estancada. Esta publicacion ofrece consejos sobre el...
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    Esta publicacian sobre cumo cultivar el jengibre en Texas abarca la seleccian del sitio, preparacian de la tierra, fertilizacian, riego, cosecha, nutrician y servir el alimento. (2 paginas)...
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    This publication explains how to grow sugar snap peas. Topics include recommended varieties for Texas, soil preparation, planting, fertilizing, watering, disease control, and harvesting. (2 Pages)...