Tropical REC
Editorial Team
- Gilly Evans - Chair, Approver
RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS
Cannabis sativa Plant Identification and Its Look-Alikes
AG476/SS-AGR-480by Cliff G. Martin and Zachary T. BrymMay 7, 2024The purpose of this document is to provide an identification guide for Cannabis sativa to be used by growers and land managers by showing key factors to distinguish it from similar-looking plants. The general public and aspiring botanists may also use this document to see how a plant is defined botanically and how those characteristics can distinguish a plant of interest from other look-alike plants. Written by Cliff G. Martin and Zachary T. Brym, and published by the UF/IFAS Agronomy Department, March 2024.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises
Achachairú (Garcinia humilis) Fruit Trees: Botany and Commercial Cultivation in South Florida
HS1480/HS1480by Federico W. Sanchez, Jonathan H. Crane, Haimanote Bayabil, Ali Sarkhosh, Muhammad A. Shahid, and Bruce SchafferMarch 21, 2024This article provides detailed information on the achachairú’s characteristics, botany, and recommended horticultural practices for commercial growers and county and state Extension faculty in south Florida and is also applicable for homeowners and students interested in growing achachairú. Written by Federico W. Sanchez, Jonathan H. Crane, Haimanote Bayabil, Ali Sarkhosh, Muhammad A. Shahid, and Bruce Schaffer, and published by the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department, March 2024.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises
Indigo from Indigofera spp.: Historical and Cultural Overview
EP642/ENH1378by Pamela Moon, Yuncong Li, Geoffrey Meru, Wagner Vendrame, Terence Molnar, and Xingbo WuMarch 20, 2024This EDIS publication is to introduce indigo as a new economic crop in south Florida. It highlights the historical and cultural background, including identification and distribution, uses, and history of indigo. The information included in this publication could be of interest to researchers, students, extension agents, growers, the dye industry, and the public.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises
Vanilla Growing in South Florida
HS1348/HS1348 by Xingbo Wu, Pamela Moon, Alan Chambers, and Jonathan CraneFebruary 26, 2024Vanilla extract is popular around the world as an ingredient in food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical applications. The botanical source of vanilla extract is primarily the cured beans of Vanilla planifolia. The United States is the world's largest importer of vanilla beans, but domestic production is minimal. Southern Florida has a favorable growing environment for vanilla cultivation. Though currently there is no commercial production of vanilla in southern Florida, it has the potential to be a highly profitable crop in the future. This publication aims to provide basic information to growers interested in establishing a vanillery.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises
Accounting for Climate Change in Rainfall Intensity-Duration-Frequency (IDF) Curves for Stormwater Management
AE596/AE596by Christopher J. Martinez, Young Gu Her, and Eban BeanFebruary 16, 2024This publication is meant to describe three major approaches to account for climate change in rainfall intensity-duration-frequency (IDF) curves and the pros and cons of each approach. This document aims to provide information to practicing engineers, Extension agents, and others interested in how projected changes in rainfall patterns can be considered for water resources management. Written by Christopher J. Martinez, Young Gu Her, and Eban Bean, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, January 2024.Critical Issue: 2. Water Quality, Quantity, and Supply
