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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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    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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    ...weevil eradication program less successful’ primarily in South and East Texas’ because the plants can host boll weevils. Although complete control is a challenge, it can be accomplished by choosing...
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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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    Iron deficiency in grain sorghum plants can cause yellowed leaves, and in severe cases, stunted crop growth. Learn how to identify iron deficiency chlorosis and apply timely measures to remedy...
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    ...by preparing the old plants immediately after the removal of the main crop. This publication discusses important factors to consider when contemplating a ratoon crop, including water stress, grain quality,...
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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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    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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    The Vegetative Annuals database is a quick tool for finding annual plants for your landscaping needs....
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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...