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    ...Watermelons are a member of the cucurbit family, along with squash, cucumbers, and pumpkins. This factsheet instructs gardeners on the care of watermelon plants and provides two recipes that showcase...
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    ...cool-season crop that does best at temperatures between 50 and 85 degrees Fahrenheit. This factsheet instructs gardeners on the care of cilantro plants and provides two recipes that showcase cilantro....
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    Aphids often called "plant lice" can be a problem in Texas landscapes by feeding on agricultural and horticultural crops. This publication discusses the identification and lifecycle, damage to plants, common...
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    Fasciation is a rare phenomenon in more than 100 plants, including roses. It does no lasting harm and some plants are highly prized for the unique characteristics fasciation causes. This...
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    Blackberry plants are excellent additions to Texas home gardens. They can be grown easily in small areas, they tolerate the high temperatures of Texas summers, and they bear abundant fruit...
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    ...for pickling and for adding flavor to stews and roasts. This factsheet instructs gardeners on the care of dill plants and provides a recipe that showcases the herb. (2 pages)...
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    The Texas Plant Disease Handbook serves as a historical and general reference guide of potential plant health issues affecting crops, flowers, trees, turfgrass and other plants. Developed by Texas A&M...
    Mildew on leaf of plant
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    ...range of host plants, but the ones that are considered pests may feed on and damage many vegetable and field crops, greenhouse and nursery crops, and house plants. (8 pages)....
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    If the leaves on your vegetable plants are twisted or curled, the problem could be environmental, chemical, or biological. This publication outlines five primary causes of damage to vegetable plants...
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    Sooty mold is a coating of dark brown to black fungal growth that makes plants look like they are covered with soot, hence the name. The fungus grows in honeydew,...