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Tolerance of lettuce varieties to Fusarium wilt – 2024

February 24, 2025
By Alexander I Putman, Yu-Chen Wang, Christopher A Greer
Tolerance of lettuce varieties to Fusarium wilt 2024 Alex Putman, Yu-Chen Wang, and Chris Greer Summary Fusarium wilt of lettuce, caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lactucae (FOL), is an economically significant disease on the Central Coast of California.
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UCCE specialist Jeff Mitchell shoots footage for one of the videos in the "Training the Next Generation of California Vegetable Producers" series.
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Academic partnership created successful video series

March 26, 2021
Ten of the top 20 videos on the UC ANR YouTube channel were developed by a team of California professors and researchers assembled by UCCE specialist Jeff Mitchell to encourage young people to pursue careers in agriculture.
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Kiwi

March 25, 2021
Kiwi By Andrea Peck UCCE Master Gardener Kiwifruit (Actinidia deliciosa) Planting Area: Full Sun, USDA Zones 7-9 Size: Grows 15'-30' tall and 6;-10' wide Bloom Season: Spring Fruit Season: Fall Exposure: Sensitive to frost/freeze. Pruning Needs: Twice yearly Water Needs: Medium.
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Tarped Against ACP

March 24, 2021
By Ben A Faber
Researchers at the California Data Analysis and Tactical Operations Center (DATOC) have analyzed Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) trapping data along major transportation routes before and after tarping regulations for bulk citrus shipments were enacted.
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Walking the Avocado Area of Cal Poly SLO

March 12, 2021
By Ben A Faber
Virtual Avocado Field Day 2021 Zooming to Healthier Trees and Soils April 14, 2021 (1 - 3pm) REGISTER BY CLICKING HERE Presented in partnership with the California Avocado Society, Inc.
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Nasturtium

March 5, 2021
Nasturtium By Alissa Bright UCCE Master Gardener Nasturtiums Tropaeolum majus /Tropaeolum minor Planting Area: USDA zones 2-11 Size: Parasol leaves grow to 6 in diameter, while majus vines can sprawl up to 20'. Minor stems are more compact and bushy; ideal for pots.
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Banksea Rose

March 5, 2021
Banksea Rose By Polly Nelson UCCE Master Gardener Common Name: Lady Banks Rose Scientific Name: Rosa Banksiae Planting Area: Sunset zones 4-24 Size: 20 feet or more if allowed Bloom Season: Early to late spring Exposure: Full sun or light shade Pruning needs: Depends on placement, at least annually...
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#1: No time like the present!

March 3, 2021
By JoLynn C Miller
No time like the present! I suffer from #analysisparalysis. I want things to be right and perfect before I go forth and prosper. But that can be a hindrance. For example, the idea for this blog has been floating around in my head for years.
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