By Yuvraj Khamare and Chris Marble.
Black medic is an annual or short-lived perennial. It commonly grows in lawns, landscapes, containers, and orchards throughout Florida. This publication targets green industry professionals, Extension agents, homeowners, and others. It provides guidance on the identification and management of black medic in and around ornamental plants.
Bunchosia glandulifera: Peanut Butter Fruit
By Amir Rezazadeh.
The peanut butter fruit tree, alternatively referred to as Monk’s plum, is an evergreen tree that blooms perennially. The tree originates from Central and South America. With a blend of informative content and practical advice, this publication endeavors to equip readers with the knowledge needed to successfully grow and harvest peanut butter fruits in their landscape.
A Beginner’s Guide to Begonias: Micropropagation and Tissue Culture
By Julian Ginori, Sandra B. Wilson, Wisnu Handoyo, and Heqiang Huo.
Wax begonia (Begonia semperflorens-cultorum) is commonly propagated through seeds and cuttings. However, when maintaining select traits or controlling genetic studies for mass clonal propagation, micropropagation and tissue culture serve as alternative means of propagation. This publication explains the differences between micropropagation and tissue culture. It provides a breakdown of the stages involved in each process. These terms are sometimes used interchangeably due to similar procedural stages. However, they differ in their source of explant materials and primary objectives.