bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
USE OF ANTICOAGULANT DRUGS IN THE COMPLEX TREATMENT OF NONUNION OF TIBIA BONES
Authors: Rushay А.К. , Baida M.V. , Martynchuk О.О.
Published: January 2023

Relevance. Today there is no generally accepted scope of treatment for nonunion of the tibia. Treatment results are often unsatisfactory. The incomplete process of bone tissue repair is due to the presence of metabolic changes and vascular disorders. This suggests that the use of anti-clotting drugs in the complex treatment may contribute to better treatment results.

Objective: to study the effectiveness of the use of antiplatelet drugs bemiparin and tranexamic acid in the complex repair of bone tissue.

Materials and methods. 36 patients with tibia nonunion were treated. Complex therapy included surgical treatment (rehabilitation of inflammation and, if present, fistula sequestrectomy), fixation of fragments with ring fixators, antibacterial therapy according to generally accepted principles, conservative therapy of vascular disorders, correction of homeostasis. The comparison group consisted of 42 victims.

To correct homeostasis before surgery, 750 mg of tranexamic acid solution was administered intravenously to reduce the risk of bleeding. In 6 hours after surgery, in order to prevent thrombosis, a prophylactic dose of bemiparin (Cibor) 25000 units was administered. The administration was carried out for 7 days. The state of blood homeostasis was assessed on 1, 3 and 7 days after surgery by the following indicators: platelet count, level of soluble fibrin-monomer complexes, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, international normalized ratio.

The condition of the tibia was assessed by the following indicators: the presence of fluid in the subfascial space, the condition of the fascia, muscles and blood vessels (assessed by ultrasound); asymmetry of the temperature of the feet and legs of healthy and injured limbs (using an infrared non-contact thermometer); the value of intratissue pressure on the tibia (using the Striker apparatus at certain points).

The results of tibia treatment after fractures were evaluated using the anatomical and functional scale Modified Functional Evaluation System by Karlstrom-Olerud.

Results. There was no significant blood loss during surgery and thromboembolic complications. Clinical data and indicators of intrafascial pressure in the outer and superficial posterior fascial compartments indicated the development of local hypertensive ischemic syndrome. The dynamics of foot thermoasymmetry, ultrasound data are characteristic of subcompensated functional disorders with the theoretical possibility of their recovery. The obtained data indicate a violation of blood flow with a high risk of possible thrombosis, which is an objective basis for the appointment of low molecular weight heparin. The dynamics of most of the examined indicators of blood homeostasis during the prescribed therapy did not differ statistically, but there was a tendency to shift the indicators to the recommended safe zone.

Conclusions. Clinical data indicate the high efficacy of Cibor in the complex therapy of septic nonunions.
QUALITY ASSESSMENT OF PATIENTS` LIFE WITH POST-TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER AND ADJUSTMENT DISORDERS
Authors: Ulianytska N.Y. , Rebryk Y.Y. , Yakobson О.О. , Ushko Ia.A. , Sitovskyi А.М. , Usova O.V.
Published: January 2023

Relevance. Physical and mental health indicators play a major role in assessing patients' quality of life. The quality of life deteriorates with the development of post-traumatic stress disorders (PTSD), and it directly affects patients' health.

Objective: to investigate changes in indicators of quality of life among patients with PTSD.

Materials and methods. 22 young patients participated in the study. The MOS SF-36 International Quality of Life Questionnaire and the Mississippi Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Rating Scale (civilian version) have been used.

Results. According to the results of the Mississippi Scale, the patients were divided into three groups: 1 (n=4) – without PTSD symptoms, 2 (n=13) – with mental disorders, and 3 (n=5) – with PTSD symptoms. In each of the above mentioned groups, the MOS SF-36 quality of life test has been conducted. According to its results, it was determined that group 2 had lower quality of life indicators (physical and mental health components) compared to the first group, but higher compared to the third group.

Conclusion. Manifestations of PTSD directly affect the quality of life of patients. Patients with PTSD and mental disorders reported lower indicators of physical and mental components of health.
WAYS FOR IMPROVEMENT THE OSTEOPLASTIC MATERIALS FOR DENTISTRY. Review
Authors: Tsuperyak S.S. , Mochalov I.O.
Published: January 2023

Relevance. Bone-graft materials are widely used in health care and dentistry in particular. The use of osteoplasty techniques in the oral cavity has an increased risk of contamination of the operating field with opportunistic and pathogenic microflora. A number of improvements in such materials have the potential to be used in the treatment of dental diseases.

Objective: to analyze current publications devoted to the improvement of bone gratf materials that are used in health care and can be used in dentistry.

Methods. An analysis of data obtained during an information search in the online databases "PubMed", "SciELO", "Medcape" and "Science of Ukraine: access to knowledge" was carried out using the keywords "osteoplasty", "bone substitute materials", " bone defects".

Results: Despite the predominance in clinical practice of the use of osteoplastic materials of animal origin, the development and improvement of artificial materials looks promising. Such directions can be the improvement of composite materials based on hydrophilic gels which are able to be resorbed in the human body. Modification of ceramic materials and biological glass, improvement of their osteoconductive properties. Inclusion of antibiotics and antiseptics to osteoplastic materials. Inclusion of natural and recombinant biological growth factors in the composition of bone substitute materials. Transformation of osteoplastic material into a system of controlled long-term emission of antibiotics, antiseptics and biological growth factors.

Conclusions: Modern osteoplastic materials used in dentistry are mainly high-tech medical products that continue to be improved. The creation of artificial and composite materials with additional antiseptic, antibacterial, osteoinductive and biological properties opens the way to improving the methods of dental treatment and osteoplasty for the needs of dentistry.
Evaluation of the gene pool by GH L127V and GHR F279Y polymorphisms in Kazakh White-Headed cattle
Authors: Dzhulamanov Kinispai , Makaev Shakur , Gerasimov Nikolai
Published: January 2023

Abstract. The aim of research is to monitor the genetic diversity of Kazakh White-Headed breed, taking into account the GH L127V and GHR F279Y polymorphisms. Research methods. The object of the study were cows (n = 57 heads) and young animals (calves and heifers, n = 50 heads) from the breeding farm “Krasnyy Oktyabr’”, Volgograd region. Whole blood of animals served as the biomaterial; genotyping was carried out according to the polymorphisms GH L127V in growth hormone gene and GHR F279Y in growth hormone receptor gene by PCR-RFLP method. Results. The study of the gene pool by polymorphisms of the somatotropic axis genes in Kazakh White-Headed cattle showed that the representatives of mature herd and young animals had L (PL = 0.660–0.728) and V (PV = 0.272–0.340) alleles in the locus of growth hormone gene, as well as F (PF = 0.412–0.550) and Y (PY = 0.450–0.588) in the locus of growth hormone receptor gene. Genotypes distribution in growth hormone gene polymorphism was more balanced according to the Hardy-Weinberg law, but the population significantly (P < 0.05) deviated from the equilibrium state according to the genetic frequencies in growth hormone receptor gene. Differences in genetic frequencies for the growth hormone gene did not reach a significant level (χ2 = 4.451; P = 0.108) between cows and young animals. Whereas, there were significant differences (χ2 = 12.103; P = 0.002) in the frequencies of homozygous genotypes carriers for the growth hormone receptor gene, which was due to the use of heterozygous sire for this polymorphism in the reproduction of the herd. Scientific novelty. For the first time, data on the assessment of the genetic structure of the Kazakh White-Headed mature herd and replacement young animals of Volgograd selection were obtained according to the polymorphisms GH L127V and GHR F279Y, associated with indicators of meat productivity. The results of the analysis of the genetic structure of the herd indicate the possibility of directed changes in the gene pool of the population in just one generation, which creates the prerequisites for the introduction of marker-assisted selection.
On the use of marginal lands with the participation of immigrants
Authors: Mitin Aleksandr , Rushickaya O , Voronin Boris , Kruzhkova Tat'yana
Published: January 2023

Abstract. The purpose of the work is to identify the importance of reducing marginal lands that have an internal or peripheral location in the state (district) not used for various reasons through the mechanism of state migration policy and the state program for effective involvement in the turnover of agricultural land. Methods. The methods of system analysis, comparative analysis, structural analysis, systematization, generalization, analogy, comparison of domestic and foreign experience, assessment of the legal framework are used. Results. The conceptual aspects of marginality and processes of marginalization in society, the behavior of a marginal person focused on ending the conflict or giving the conflict a different meaning are analyzed. It is proposed to consider marginal territories located on the remote periphery of the region or in internal isolated places, lagging behind in development relative to the entire region, lands that were previously agricultural lands. It has been substantiated that when considering this problem from the standpoint of the economy, the concentration of the rural population on less favorable or marginal agricultural lands is a barometer of the development of the economy as a whole. The dependence of attracting labor to the agrarian sphere of the economy on depopulation and low birth rate in the country is revealed. The idea of revising the Concept of Demographic Development in Russia which would comprehensively take into account the conceptual aspects of the new migration policy, the targeted development of marginal lands including with a wider involvement of migrants and immigrants in the context of the development of rural areas is proposed. Based on official data it has been confirmed that unused agricultural land in Russia accounts for 11.8 % of the total area of such land. 16.5 % of agricultural land and 16.6 % of arable land are not used. Proposals have been formulated regarding the improvement of domestic legislation to create the necessary conditions for attracting immigrants from Ukraine and other states to agriculture. The results of long-term studies of scientists who noted that migration ties between Ukraine and Russia have always been dense due to geographical and ethno-cultural proximity are confirmed. The argument about the adoption of a special state program for the development of marginal lands with the wide involvement of migrants is supported by data on the current state and the need for further sustainable development of Agriculture in Russia. The scientific novelty lies in the study of the special relevance of involving marginal lands in the turnover with their provision to persons who have expressed a desire to obtain Russian citizenship and then on an ongoing basis to develop the allocated resources in the agrarian sphere of the economy.
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Preventive Controls for Animal Food
Authors: Scheffler Jason M. , Carr Chad
Published: January 2023

The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) was signed into law in January of 2011 and is considered the most sweeping reform of food safety regulations in 70 years. The human food regulations were composed first and, with significant input from industry, academia, and consumer groups as well as other agencies, were then modified to better suit animal food production. In Florida, these new regulations apply to facilities that manufacture, process, pack, or hold food or food ingredients for animals. These facilities may include pet food manufacturers, renderers, ethanol distillers, feed mills, distributors, and others. The primary goal of these regulations is to ensure safe food for the animals, people who handle the feed, and people who consume the final animal products. This 3-page fact sheet discusses requirements, facilities that will most likely be expected to be in compliance, deadlines, development of a food safety plan, and preventive controls for qualified individuals. Written by Jason M. Scheffler and Chad Carr, and published by the UF Department of Animal Sciences, December 2016. 
AN330/AN330: The Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Preventive Controls for Animal Food (ufl.edu)
2018–2019 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Pesticide Application Technology
Authors: Salyani Masoud
Published: January 2023

This 8-page fact sheet is part of the 2018–2019 Florida Citrus Production Guide. Written by Masoud Salyani and published by the Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, May 2018.
ABE-356/CG024: 2022–2023 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Pesticide Application Technology (ufl.edu)
2019–2020 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Useful Telephone Numbers
Authors: Fishel Frederick M.
Published: January 2023

This 1-page fact sheet is part of the 2019–2020 Florida Citrus Production Guide. Written by Frederick M. Fishel and published by the Agronomy Department, March 2019.
PI-15/CG030: 2022–2023 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Useful Telephone Numbers (ufl.edu)
2019–2020 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Interpreting PPE Statements on Pesticide Labels
Authors: Fishel Frederick M.
Published: January 2023

This 3-page fact sheet is part of the 2019–2020 Florida Citrus Production Guide. This document helps you understand the revised PPE statements now part of labels on pesticide products used on farms, forests, nurseries, and greenhouses. Written by Frederick M. Fishel and published by the Agronomy Department, March 2019.
PI-16/CG031: 2022–2023 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Interpreting PPE Statements on Pesticide Labels (ufl.edu)
2018–2019 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Nutrition Management for Citrus Trees
Authors: Morgan Kelly T. , Kadyampakeni Davie M. , Zekri Mongi , Schumann Arnold W. , Vashisth Tripti , Obreza Thomas A.
Published: January 2023

The following description of citrus fertilizer uptake, soil and leaf testing and nutrient recommendations were taken from SL 253* and reflects citrus nutrient management for healthy trees prior to citrus greening or HLB entering Florida. Additional information on nutrients obtained since the publication was released appear in this document as "the effect of HLB" on various aspects of citrus nutrient management and are noted as such with published papers cited.
*Nutrition of Florida Citrus Trees, 2nd Edition By Thomas A. Obreza and Kelly T. Morgan (2008)
SL253/SS478: Nutrition of Florida Citrus Trees, 3rd Edition. (ufl.edu)
This 9-page fact sheet is part of the 2018–2019 Florida Citrus Production Guide. Written by K. T. Morgan, D. M. Kadyampakeni, M. Zekri, A. W. Shumann, T. Vashisth, and T. A. Obreza, and published by the Agronomy Department, January 2019.
CMG13/CG091: 2022–2023 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Nutrition Management for Citrus Trees (ufl.edu)
Personal Protectice Equipment Reference Guide for Low-Volume Citrus Applicators
Authors: Futch Stephen H. , Stelinski Lukasz L. , Diepenbrock Lauren M. , Burrow Jamie D.
Published: January 2023

This 2-page fact sheet is a minor revision written by S. H. Futch, L. L. Stelinski, L. M. Diepenbrock, and J. D. Burrow, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, August 2018.
2018 Vegetable Production Handbook Chapter 1: Commercial Vegetable Production in Florida
Authors: Freeman Josh H. , Dittmar Peter J. , Vallad Gary E.
Published: January 2023

This 2-page fact sheet is chapter 1 of the 2018 Vegetable Production Handbook. The objective of this publication is to provide updated information on crop cultivars, pesticide labels, and certain practices for vegetable production in Florida. Suggested practices are guidelines for growers to plan farm activities and are always subjected to review using the latest scientific data available. Written by Josh H. Freeman, Peter J. Dittmar, and Gary E. Vallad, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, 2018.
HS710/CV100: Chapter 1. Commercial Vegetable Production in Florida (ufl.edu)
2018 Vegetable Production Handbook Chapter 8: Eggplant Production
Authors: McAvoy Eugene J. , Boyd Nathan S. , Ozores-Hampton Monica , Roberts Pamela D. , Desaeger Johan , Noling Joseph W. , Smith Hugh A.
Published: January 2023

This 27-page fact sheet is chapter 8 of the 2018 Vegetable Production Handbook. Written by Eugene J. McAvoy, Nathan S. Boyd, Monica Ozores-Hampton, Pamela D. Roberts, Johan Desaeger, Joseph W. Noling, and Hugh A. Smith, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, 2018.
HS726/CV124: Chapter 8. Eggplant Production (ufl.edu)
2018 Vegetable Production Handbook Chapter 16: Strawberry Production
Authors: Whitaker Vance M. , Boyd Nathan S. , Peres Natalia A. , Desaeger Johan , Noling Joseph W. , Renkema Justin
Published: January 2023

This 21-page fact sheet is chapter 16 of the 2018 Vegetable Production Handbook. Written by Vance M. Whitaker, Nathan S. Boyd, Natalia A. Peres, Johan Desaeger, Joseph W. Noling, and Justin Renkema, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, 2018.
HS736/CV134: Chapter 16. Strawberry Production (ufl.edu)
2018 Vegetable Production Handbook Chapter 9: Leafy Vegetable Production
Authors: Ozores-Hampton Monica , Kanissery Ramdas , Raid Richard N. , Desaeger Johan , Noling Joseph W. , Beuzelin Julian , Miller Christian F.
Published: January 2023

This 29-page fact sheet is chapter 9 of the 2018 Vegetable Production Handbook. Written by Monica Ozores-Hampton, Ramdas Kanissery, Richard N. Raid, Johan Desaeger, Joseph, W. Noling, Julien Beuzelin, and Christian F. Miller, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, 2018.
HS728/CV293: Chapter 9. Leafy Vegetable Production (ufl.edu)
2018 Vegetable Production Handbook Chapter 2: Fertilizer Management for Vegetable Production in Florida
Authors: Liu Guodong , Simonne Eric H. , Morgan Kelly T. , Hochmuth George J. , Agehara Shinsuke , Ozores-Hampton Monica , Mylavarapu Rao
Published: January 2023

This 7-page fact sheet is chapter 2 of the 2018 Vegetable Production Handbook. Written by Guodong Liu, Eric H. Simonne, Kelly T. Morgan, George J. Hochmuth, Monica Ozores-Hampton, Shinsuke Agehara, and Rao Mylavarapu, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, 2018.
CV296/CV296: Chapter 2. Fertilizer Management for Vegetable Production in Florida (ufl.edu)
2018 Vegetable Production Handbook Chapter 15: Root Crop Production
Authors: Dittmar Peter J. , McAvoy Eugene J. , Ozores-Hampton Monica , Raid Richard , Smith Hugh A. , Wells Bonnie , Beuzelin Julien , Desaeger Johan , Noling Joseph W. , Zotarelli Lincoln , Zhang Shouan , Miller Christian F. , Wang Qingren
Published: January 2023

This 35-page fact sheet is chapter 15 of the 2018 Vegetable Production Handbook. Written by Peter J. Dittmar, Eugene J. McAvoy, Monica Ozores-Hampton, Richard Raid, Hugh A. Smith, Bonnie Wells, Julien Beuzelin, Johan Desaeger, Joseph W. Noling, Lincoln Zotarelli, Shouan Zhang, Christian F. Miller, and Qingren Wang, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, 2018.
HS965/CV300: Chapter 15. Root Crop Production in Florida (ufl.edu)
How to Use a Dichotomous Key: A Tutorial Featuring 10 Common Shade Trees of the Tampa Bay Area
Authors: Koeser Andrew K. , Hasing Gitta , Andreu Michael G. , Friedman Melissa H.
Published: January 2023

A dichotomous key is a tool used to help identify an unknown organism. This 12-page fact sheet features a key of leaf characteristics for ten common broadleaf trees in the Tampa Bay Area. Accurately navigating this series of paired, either-or choices about leaf characteristics will lead the reader to identify the correct tree from the group of ten. Written by Andrew K. Koeser, Gitta Hasing, Michael G. Andreu, and Melissa H. Friedman, and published by the Environmental Horticulture Department, June 2016.
Florida-Friendly Mulches and Their Uses
Authors: Rainey Don , Momol Esen , Marvin Jennifer , Wichman Tom , Marble Chris , Barber Lynn , Haddock Susan
Published: January 2023

This new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department is intended for those persons seeking information on how to properly select and use mulch as one component of a Florida-friendly landscape design. Written by Don Rainey, Esen Momol, Jennifer Marvin, Tom Wichman, Chris Marble, Lynn Barber, and Susan Haddock.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep626
Common Poisonous Weed and Invasive Plant Species in Florida Residential Landscapes
Authors: Khamare Yuvraj , Marble Chris
Published: January 2023

This new 10-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department is intended to inform home gardeners, pest management professionals, and other plant enthusiasts of some of the most common poisonous invasive plants or weed species common in home landscapes in Florida, with particular focus on species that could potentially cause harm if ingested. Written by Yuvraj Khamare and Chris Marble.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep631
Beginner's Guide to Begonias: Begonia rex-cultorum
Authors: Ginori Julian , Huo Heqiang , Norman Dave
Published: January 2023

Rex begonias are spectacular rhizomatous perennials famous for their variegated, colorful foliage and ease of growth. Rex begonias are well suited for hanging baskets, windowsills, or houseplants. In more tropical climates, like Florida, rex begonias can also be found adding vibrant foliage and dimension to landscapes. This new 3-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department is meant for Florida homeowners and horticulturalists interested in learning more about begonias.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ep632
Preventing Escape of Non-Native Species from Aquaculture Facilities in Florida, Part 2: Facility Evaluation Strategies
Authors: Hill Jeffrey E. , Tuckett Quenton M. , Martinez Carlos V. , Ritch Jared L. , Larson Katelyn M.
Published: January 2023

Understanding how non-native species escape or are accidentally released helps producers better design and operate aquaculture facilities to reduce or prevent escape. Active management of critical points where escape is possible will help achieve regulatory compliance. This 6-page fact sheet is the second in a four-part series devoted to educating industry and other stakeholders on the importance of preventing the escape of non-native species from aquaculture facilities, as well as strategies for non-native species containment and regulatory compliance. It describes farm layouts, explains how fish escape, and outlines a process that aquaculturists can complete to identify potential escape points on their farms. Written by Jeffrey E. Hill, Quenton M. Tuckett, Carlos V. Martinez, Jared L. Ritch, and Katelyn M. Lawson, and published by the School of Forest Resources and Conservation Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, August 2016.
FA196/FA196: Preventing Escape of Non-Native Species from Aquaculture Facilities in Florida, Part 2: Facility Evaluation Strategies (ufl.edu)
Ornamental Aquatic Plant Production in Florida
Authors: Cassiano Eric J. , Gettys Lyn A.
Published: January 2023

Florida has a unique and diverse aquaculture industry consisting of ornamental fish, food fish, shellfish, alligators, aquatic plants, and more.  Although some aquatic plants are produced for food or wetland restoration, most aquatic plant production in Florida is for the water garden and aquarium industries.  There are over 1000 different species and varieties of ornamental aquatic plants produced in Florida.  Since most ornamental aquatic plants are tropical in origin, Florida’s warm climate makes it ideal for growing them year-round.  This publication covers ornamental aquatic plant production in Florida including permitting and licensing, production techniques, farm design, pests and diseases, and marketing.
Florida Consumer Preferences for Ornamental Landscape Plants
Authors: Khachatryan Hayk , Rihn Alicia
Published: January 2023

Certain attributes of ornamental landscape plants make them more attractive to consumers. This 5-page fact sheet assesses the impacts of price, plant type, pollinator friendliness, production methods, and origin attributes on consumers’ purchasing likelihood for ornamental landscape plants. Recommendations for green industry stakeholders are also provided. Written by Hayk Khachatryan and Alicia Rihn, and published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, October 2016.
FE1000/FE1000: Florida Consumer Preferences for Ornamental Landscape Plants (ufl.edu)
What the 2012 Census of Agriculture Is Telling Us about Miami-Dade County
Authors: Evans Edward , Ballen Fredy H.
Published: January 2023

Agriculture is an important contributor to Florida’s economy. Only the tourism industry employs more Floridians. In 2012, agricultural output was estimated at $141.8 billion, accounting for 14.9% of the state’s gross domestic product, and providing employment for 20.8% of the state’s labor force. Monitoring the performance of the sector over time is therefore of critical importance to various stakeholders. This 8-page publication focuses on the Agricultural Census data for Miami-Dade County and specifically examines trends over the 15-year period from 1997 to 2012 with the aim of highlighting some of the major trends occurring in the Miami-Dade County agricultural sector. In general, the data show that in spite of challenging times, the agricultural industry has remained important, contributing $604 million to the Florida economy in 2012. Written by Edward Evans and Fredy H. Ballen, and published by the Food and Resource Economics Department, October 2016.
Cost Assessment of Utilizing Bagasse to Grow Sugarcane Based on Nutrient Availability
Authors: Bhadha Jehangir H. , Xu Nan , Amgain Naba R. , Rabbany Abul , Blare Trent , Ballen Fredy H. , Swanson Stewart
Published: January 2023

This new 7-page publication of the UF/IFAS Food and Resource Economics Department explores the potential of using bagasse, a dry and fibrous residue of sugarcane left after the sugar juice extraction, as a nutrient source to potentially reduce inorganic fertilizer inputs in the sugarcane production system. Information provided in this article will be useful to commercial sugarcane growers, crop consultants, and fertilizer manufacturers in helping them explore alternative fertilizer options. This paper provides important and timely information for the target audiences, considering the recent, rapid rise in fertilizer prices. Written by Jehangir H. Bhadha, Nan Xu, Naba R. Amgain, Abul Rabbany, Trent D. Blare, Fredy H. Ballen, and Stewart Swanson.https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe1121
US Food Shopper Trends in 2017
Authors: Chen Lijun Angelia , House Lisa
Published: January 2023

This study provides an overview of US food shoppers in 2017 and serves as a benchmark for analyzing consumer trends in the future. A nationwide sample of 5,993 adults, primary food shoppers in the United States completed a survey in 2017 to learn about food-related perspectives and trends. Consumers differ in food shopping outlets, grocery spending, response to food price increases, food-related attitudes, food and beverage consumption patterns, and nutritional perceptions.
Economic Contributions of Agriculture, Natural Resources, and Food Industries in Florida in 2014
Authors: Hodges Alan W. , Rahmani Mohammad
Published: January 2023

Agriculture, natural resources, and food industries remain a significant force in the economy of Florida, and informed public policy demands recognition of the economic contributions of these industries. Economists at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) evaluated the economic contributions of the agriculture, natural resources, and food industries for calendar year 2014 to update previous reports and provide current information on economic trends.
Direct employment in agriculture, natural resources, and food industries in Florida grew from 1.252 million jobs in 2001 to a peak of 1.351 million jobs in 2008, before declining during the Great Recession of 2009/10, and then recovering to 1.565 million jobs in 2014, which was 24.9 percent higher than 2001, representing an average annual growth rate of 1.9 percent. Overall growth in industry contributions during this period reflected an increase in exports of Florida products to domestic and world markets.
This 5-page executive summary was written by Alan W. Hodges and Mohammad Rahmani, and published by the Food and Resource Economics Department, August 2016.
Profitability of Citrus Tree Greenhouse Production Systems in Florida
Authors: Soils Carlos , Khachatryan Hayk , Beeson Richard
Published: January 2023

Nurseries are a vital part of the citrus industry in Florida, providing growers with trees for replanting and expanding citrus groves. As part of the response to citrus greening and canker disease in the industry, nursery-aimed regulations were set in place to try to guarantee the production of trees “free of virus or other graft transmittable diseases” in plant nurseries. The new regulations resulted in an important shift for producers from traditional open field groves to greenhouses. This 5-page fact sheet describes an experiment performed at the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida REC in Apopka to test the profitability of different inputs in citrus-producing greenhouse nurseries and provides recommendations that will be useful for the whole citrus-tree-producing sector. Written by Carlos Solis, Hayk Khachatryan, and Richard Beeson, and published by the Food and Resource Economics Department, October 2016.
FE999/FE999: Profitability of Citrus Tree Greenhouse Production Systems in Florida (ufl.edu)
Rhapis excelsa: Lady Palm
Authors: Broschat Timothy K.
Published: January 2023

Rhapsis excelsa, the lady palm, is an outstanding, small clustering palm for shady landscape or interiorscape use. This 2-page fact sheet gives a brief overview of the Lady Palm. Written by Timothy K. Broschat and published by the Environmental Horticulture Department, August 2016.
FPS501/FP501: Rhapis excelsa: Lady Palm (ufl.edu)
Control y Biología del Helecho Trepador Japonés (Lygodium japonicum)
Authors: Chevasco Elsa D. , Minogue Patrick J. , Bohn Kimberly K. , Escobedo Francisco
Published: January 2023

El helecho trepador japonés es una enredadera invasiva no nativa de los Estados Unidos (EEUU) que fue introducida aproximadamente en 1900. Este helecho se ha establecido a lo largo de la llanura costera del sudeste de los EEUU desde los estados de Norte y Sur Carolinas hasta Texas y Arkansas. El helecho trepador japonés es nativo de Asia, en particular Japón así como al oeste de la cordillera de los Himalayas. El área de establecimiento se ha expandido desde la región de la costa del Golfo de México incluyendo TX, AR, LA, MS, AL, FL, GA, SC, NC, y PA. En Florida, el helecho trepador japonés está ampliamente distribuido en el norte y al oeste del estado, mientras que en la parte centro-sur su abundancia es variable. Este helecho está adaptado a lugares soleados o con sombra, y por lo general se localiza en suelos húmedos como los bordes de los pantanos, lagos, arroyos y bosques de tierras altas.

This revised 6-page fact sheet was written by Elsa D. Chevasco, Patrick J. Minogue, Kimberly K. Bohn, and Francisco Escobedo, and published by the UF Department of School of Forest Resources and Conservation, November 2016.

FOR282/FR344: Control y Biología del Helecho Trepador Japonés (Lygodium japonicum) (ufl.edu)
Strategies for Communicating Climate Change to Extension Audiences
Authors: Layman Bode Claire , Monroe Martha C. , Megalos Mark A.
Published: January 2023

This publication is second in a series on climate change communication for Extension professionals. This 5-page fact sheet provides strategies for overcoming challenges in communicating about climate change.­ Written by Claire Needham Bode, Martha C. Monroe, and Mark Megalos, and published by the UF School of Forest Resources and Conservation, January 2017.
FOR333/FR402: Strategies for Communicating Climate Change to Extension Audiences (ufl.edu)
Body Fat and Health: How Can I Tell if I am at Risk for Health Problems?
Authors: Counts Kohrine A. , Mathews Anne E.
Published: January 2023

Obesity is called an epidemic because there is a high rate of obesity in the United States. In fact, over 30% of all US adults were obese as of 2012, and more than two-thirds are either overweight or obese. This is concerning because excess body fat is linked to poor health and chronic diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease. The amount of excess body fat a person has is commonly sorted into weight status categories using Body Mass Index. This 3-page fact sheet describes the body mass index and how to calculate it. Written by Kohrine A. Counts and Anne E. Mathews, and published by the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department, August 2016.
FSHN16-6/FS284: Body Fat and Health: How Can I Tell if I am at Risk for Health Problems? (ufl.edu)
Healthy Living: Change your Lifestyle Word Scramble
Authors: Bobroff Linda B. , Weyenberg Valerie
Published: January 2023

Many people know that it is important to eat healthy foods to control and even prevent high blood pressure. But did you know there are other things you can do to help keep it down? This 1-page fact sheet is a minor revision written by Valerie Weyenberg and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, February 2017.
Art of Goodbye: Planning Final Arrangements
Authors: Spence Lynda
Published: January 2023

The consumer is faced with complex personal decisions while making final arrangements. Final arrangements might include a religious ritual, service, tribute, funeral, and/or burial. This 7-page fact sheet, part of a new series entitled The Art of Goodbye: End of Life Education series, is designed to help in the development of a final arrangements plan using a coordinated approach. This document discusses the Funeral Rule, determinants, funeral providers, types of final arrangements, tissue or organ donation, body donation, preplanning, and prepaying. Written by Lynda Spence, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, July 2016. 
FCS3335/FY1466: The Art of Goodbye: Planning Final Arrangements (ufl.edu)
Art of Goodbye: Why People Are Talking About the End of Life
Authors: Smith Suzanna , Spence Lynda
Published: January 2023

Mortality has been a taboo subject for many years. Many cultural, demographic, educational, and policy changes have played a part in a shift toward an increased openness to talking about death as a natural part of life in the United States. This 5-page fact sheet is the first publication in a series entitled The Art of Goodbye: End of Life Education series, and it covers changes in living and dying, preferences for the end of life, roles of substitute decision makers in health care, and communication. Written by Suzanna Smith and Lynda Spence, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2016. 
FCS3337/FY1468: The Art of Goodbye: Why People Are Talking About the End of Life (ufl.edu)
Guidelines for Operation and Usage of County Kitchens in the State of Florida
Authors: Simonne Amarat , Wilson Tim , Sachs Geralyn , Cooper Joanne , Morris Brenda , Von Bodungen Steven , Felter Liz
Published: January 2023

In recent years, many people have become interested in developing small food businesses. Using county kitchens to make food products for sale may seem very attractive. However, because of different local, state, and federal regulation requirements, there may be some confusion and unresolved conflicts among different parties as to the legalities and practicalities involved. This 3-page fact sheet provides guidelines and advice for Florida Extension personnel to use when determining the appropriate usage for their kitchen facilities, based on a situation in one Florida county. The publication covers utilization, roles and responsibilities, and potential liability issues relevant to the use of county kitchens, providing some potential solutions to conflicts for all parties. Written by Amarat Simonne, Tim Wilson, Geralyn Sachs, Joanne Cooper, Brenda Morris, Steven von Bodungen, and Liz Felter, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, August 2016.
FCS3338/FY1469: 2021 Guidelines for Operation and Usage of County Kitchens in the State of Florida (ufl.edu)
Foster Care Youth in Transition: How to Help Mitigate Risks of Homelessness Faced by Teens and Emerging Adults in the Foster Care System
Authors: Michelini Francesca , Fogarty Kate , Cantrell Randall , Swisher Marilyn
Published: January 2023

This article discusses multiple problems that youth encounter after they exit foster care, and the ways that almost anyone can work to help these young people. Written by Francesca Michelini, Kate Fogarty, Randall Cantrell, and Marilyn Swisher, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, November 2022.
Facts About Iron
Authors: Bobroff Linda B. , Hillan Jennifer
Published: January 2023

Iron is a mineral, and it is found in every cell in the body. It’s an important part of red blood cells, which hold and carry oxygen to all of the cells. Our cells use oxygen to make energy from the food we eat. Iron also is needed to keep the immune system healthy and help brain cells work normally. This 2-page fact sheet is a minor revision written by Linda B. Bobroff and Jennifer Hillan, and published by the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, November 2017.
FCS8704/FY217: Facts About Iron (ufl.edu)
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren: Custody Options
Authors: Forthun Larry F. , Ferrer-Chancy Millie
Published: January 2023

Grandparents have several custody options when they are caring for their grandchildren. To decide which options match your needs, you must become familiar with legal terms. This 2-page revised brochure provides information on custody options, situation scenarios, and legal resources. Written by Larry F. Forthun and Millie Ferrer-Chancy with assistance from the Legal Aid Foundation, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, December 2015.
Registration and Licensure of Nutrition Professionals in Florida
Authors: Bobroff Linda B.
Published: January 2023

Consumers need to know who is qualified to practice nutrition or dietetics before seeking nutrition advice. This 3-page fact sheet is a major revision that provides information about dietetic registration and licensure. Written by Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the UF Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, June 2016.
Fall Prevention: Solutions for Your Home
Authors: Beardsley Emily , Nova Leigh , Linda Benjamin Bobroff  , Lynch Wendy
Published: January 2023

One in three adults 65 and older experience a fall each year. 60% of falls occur in the home. There are changes you can make to reduce your personal fall risk while meeting your personal needs
Facts About Fluoride
Authors: Kendall Anne , Bobroff Linda B.
Published: January 2023

Fluoride is important for healthy bones and teeth. It increases the density of bones and also can stimulate the growth of new bone. Fluoride increases the amount of minerals in our teeth and even can reverse the progression of dental cavities (also called caries). This 2-page fact sheet is a minor revision written by Anne Kendall and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, November 2017.
FCS8704/FY217: Facts About Iron (ufl.edu)
Breast Cancer: Making Sense of the Numbers
Authors: Monroe Martha C. , Shea Barbara F. , Bobroff Linda B.
Published: January 2023

This 6-page fact sheet helps people who have been diagnosed with breast cancer learn about the disease, and understand their diagnosis and treatment options. It is a minor revision written by Martha C. Monroe, Barbara F. Shea, and Linda B. Bobroff, and published by the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2017.
FCS8825/FY895: Breast Cancer: Making Sense of the Numbers (ufl.edu)
Small Farm Food Safety, Fresh Produce—Part 2: The Buck Stops Here
Authors: Simonne Amy , Swisher Mickie E. , Moore K. N. , Sattanno Kaylene
Published: January 2023

Small Farm Food Safety, Fresh Produce is a short, interactive training program that introduces food-safety concepts as applied to fresh produce. The concepts are based on the FDA’s Guide to Minimized Microbial Food Safety Hazards for Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (FDA-GAPs). Part 2 consists of a group discussion based on four scenarios in which people obtained food poisoning. Participants will try to identify possible points of contamination in the production and distribution of the food. This 5-page fact sheet is a minor revision written by Amy Simonne, M. E. Swisher, K. N. Moore, and Kaylene Sattanno, and published by the Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, July 2017.
Biology and Management of American Black Nightshade (Solanum americanum P. Mill.) in Tomato, Pepper, Cucurbit, and Strawberry
Authors: Boyd Nathan S. , Steed Shawn , Marble Chris , MacRae Andrew W.
Published: January 2023

This revised 3-page fact sheet describes the biology and management of American black nightshade, explaining how to control for it in tomato and pepper, cucurbits, and strawberry. Written by Nathan S. Boyd, Shawn Steed, Chris Marble, and Andrew MacRae, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, October 2016.
HS1176/HS1176: Biology and Management of American Black Nightshade (Solanum americanum P. Mill.) in Tomato, Pepper, Cucurbit, and Strawberry (ufl.edu)
Peach Scab
Authors: Mancero-Castillo Daniel , Sarkhosh Ali , Olmstead Mercy , Harmon Philip
Published: January 2023

There are many peach diseases that can affect fruit quality and the marketability of the produce. Blemishes to the skin or within the flesh can be a reason to reject an entire fruit load or significantly reduce the purchasing price.
Peach scab is a disease caused by the fungus Cladosporium carpophilum (Figure 1). The pathogen can infect twigs, leaves, and fruits, where it can cause lesions that can affect fruit quality, marketability, and in extreme cases can cause cracking of the fruit and premature fruit drop. Peach scab is typical during periods of humid weather because rain splashes the conidia (asexual spores) from the fungus between leaves, twigs, and fruit in the tree canopy, which spreads the disease. This pathogen can infect other fruits and nuts within the Prunus species, like almonds, apricots, nectarines, and plums.
This 6-page fact sheet is a minor revision written by Daniel Mancero-Castillo, Ali Sarkhosh, Mercy Olmstead, and Phillip Harmon, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, August 2018.
HS1249/HS1249: Peach Scab (ufl.edu)
University of Florida Potato Variety Trials Spotlight: Snowden
Authors: Mwatuwa Rodrick Z. , Christensen Christian T. , Zotarelli Lincoln
Published: January 2023

This 5-page fact sheet describes a new University of Florida potato variety named Snowden. ‘Snowden’ is a potato variety that is commonly grown for the potato chip market. It was named and released in 1990 from the University of Wisconsin’s Lelah Starks Potato Breeding Farm in Rhinelander, WI. Tuber production and quality results provided in this spotlight are summarized from various variety trials conducted by the University of Florida’s Hastings Agricultural and Extension Center from 1998 to 2015. Written by Rodrick Z. Mwatuwa, Christian T. Christensen, and Lincoln Zotarelli, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, October 2016.
HS1286/HS1286: University of Florida Potato Variety Trials Spotlight: 'Snowden' (ufl.edu)
2018–2019 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Fresh Fruit Pesticide Residue Limits
Authors: Ritenour Mark
Published: January 2023

This 5-page fact sheet is part of the 2018–2019 Florida Citrus Production Guide. Written by Mark Ritenour and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, May 2018.
HS1301/HS1301: 2022–2023 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Fresh Fruit Pesticide Residue Limits (ufl.edu)
Canopy Management of Citrus Trees
Authors: Vashisth Tripti , Zekri Mongi , Alferez Fernando
Published: January 2023

Tree canopy and bearing volume are two important factors in fruit production and fruit quality; generally, trees with larger canopy volumes produce more fruit than smaller-canopy trees. Therefore, canopy management is an important aspect of citrus production in Florida to avoid problems associated with overcrowding and excessively tall trees. This 3-page document describes canopy management practices for citrus growers. Written by Tripti Vashisth, Mongi Zekri, and Fernando Alferez, and published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, May 2017.
CMG16/HS1303: 2022–2023 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Canopy Management (ufl.edu)
2018–2019 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Rootstock and Scion Selection
Authors: Albrecht Ute , Alferez Fernando , Zekri Mongi
Published: January 2023

This 3-page fact sheet is part of the 2018–2019 Florida Citrus Production Guide. Written by Ute Albrecht, Fernando Alferez, and Mongi Zekri, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, July 2018.
HS1308/HS1308: 2022–2023 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Rootstock and Scion Selection (ufl.edu)
Pecan Tree
Authors: Andersen P. C. , Shahid M. A.
Published: January 2023

History and introduction of pecan tree
First published May 2004. 2022 revision by Muhammad Shahid.
Training and Pruning Florida Peaches, Nectarines, and Plums
Authors: Sarkhosh Ali , Ferguson James
Published: January 2023

Written for both homeowners and commercial growers, this 5-page publication explains concepts underlying recommended tree training and pruning practices. It is a minor revision written by Ali Sarkhosh and James Ferguson, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, September 2018.
HS1111/HS365: Training and Pruning Florida Peaches, Nectarines, and Plums (ufl.edu)
2019 Florida Blueberry Integrated Pest Management Guide
Authors: Williamson Jeffrey G. , Harmon Philip F. , Liburd Oscar E. , Dittmar Peter
Published: January 2023

This 38-page publication provides current information on pest, disease, and weed management, and plant growth regulator use for commercial blueberries in Florida. It is a minor revision written by Jeffrey G. Williamson, Philip F. Harmon, Oscar E. Liburd, and Peter Dittmar, and published by the Horticultural Sciences Department, September 2018.
HS1156/HS380: 2022 Florida Blueberry Integrated Pest Management Guide (ufl.edu)
Field Guide to Identify the Common Casuarina (Australian Pine) Species in Florida
Authors: Castle William S. , Andreu Michael
Published: January 2023

This 6-page fact sheet that was submitted for sunset review provides practical information and photographs to anyone interested in field identification of Australian Pine. Written by William S. Castle and Michael Andreu, and originally published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, May 2008. Reviewed July 2017. 
HS1140/HS394: Field Guide to Identify the Common Casuarina (Australian Pine) Species in Florida (ufl.edu)