Tag: Chris Marble

Halloween with a Horticultural Twist: Spider Mites and Poison Ivy

by Stella Canfield
November 20, 2025

Halloween is a time for ghosts, ghouls and goblins, but the real fright might be lurking right under your nose. From destructive pests to dangerous weeds, these formidable foes can transform your greenery into a gruesome graveyard. Fangs ... READ MORE

Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Chris Marble, Entomology, Halloween, Herbicide, Horticulture, Lance Osborne, Landscape Weeds, Pests, Poison Ivy, Spider Mites, Weed Identification, Weeds

Plant Pest Species Spotlight: Pyrrhopappus carolinianus

by Caroline Warwick
October 7, 2025

Pyrrhopappus carolinanus, or false dandelion, is commonly seen throughout the southeast on roadsides, in pastureland and natural areas. Be sure to wear gloves when removing this plant pest as false dandelion stems emit a milky liquid when ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Chris Marble, Florida Weeds, Marble, Pyrrhopappus Carolinianus, Weed Identification, Weed Science

Plant Pest Species Spotlight: Euphorbia maculata

by Caroline Warwick
October 1, 2025

Euphorbia maculata, or spotted sandmat, is a native landscape weed of the Southeastern United States. This plant pest is toxic to livestock and is a major agricultural plant pest. Be sure to remove this plant from the landscape, commercial ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Chris Marble, Euphorbia Maculata, Marble, Weed, Weed Identification, Weed Science, Weeds

Plant Pest Species Spotlight: Lantana Strigocamara

by Caroline Warwick
October 1, 2025

Lantana strigocamara is a non-native landscape weed commonly found in natural wooded areas and undisturbed pastureland. This plant is problematic year-round in the sunshine state, thriving in wet or dry soil. Lantana is considered noxious ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Chris Marble, Lantana, Marble, Noxious, Weed Science, Weeds

Plant Pest Species Spotlight: Bidens alba

by Caroline Warwick
October 1, 2025

Bidens alba, or Spanish needle, is a native Florida landscape weed. A pollinator favorite, this native species serves a vital role in providing pollen and nectar for Florida wildlife, and is fine in natural areas. More information on Spanish ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Bidens Alba, Chris Marble, Marble, Spanish Needle, Weed Identification, Weed Science, Weeds

Plant Pest Species Spotlight: Portulaca pilosa

by Caroline Warwick
October 1, 2025

Portulaca pilosa, or pink purslane, is a wildflower native to Florida. This species is a member of the succulent family and forms thick mats covering the ground. This plant is toxic to pets and horses, so be sure to remove it if you find ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, Pests & Disease
Tags: Chris Marble, Landscape Weed, Marble, Pink Purslane, Pink Weed, Portulaca Pilosa, Weed Identification, Weed Science

Seeing the World with New Tech: 4-H Explores AI, Geomatics, and Beyond

by ambernorris
May 7, 2025

Have you ever wondered how researchers truly understand the world around us? How do they identify species, map landscapes, and analyze environmental changes? Well, Hillsborough County 4-H is diving deep into the fascinating realm ... READ MORE

Category: 4-H & Youth, , Conservation, Forests, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: 4-H, AI, Chris Marble, Communication, Geomatics, Geomatics Extension, Global/tag/marble, School Of Forest Fisheries And Geomatics Sciences, Technology, Youth Development

OrangeTV Visits MREC’s Landscape and Ornamental Production Weed Management Laboratory

by Caroline Warwick and Liz Felter

February 14, 2025

OrangeTV, the official channel of Orange County, Florida's government, recently visited the Mid-Florida Research and Education Center to discuss our research and UF/IFAS Extension. Dr. Chris Marble is an assistant professor in the department ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Chris Marble, Felter, Horticulture, Liz Felter, Marble, Weed Management, Weed Science, Weeds

Master Weed Management with MREC Expert in Greenhouse Training Online Course

by Stella Canfield
October 1, 2024

Weeds pose a persistent challenge in nurseries and greenhouses, making weed management and control crucial components of such operations. To help professionals master weed management, the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department’s Greenhouse ... READ MORE

Category: Farm Management, UF/IFAS Teaching
Tags: Chris Marble, Greenhouse, Greenhouse Weed Management, Herbicides, Nursery, Weed Management, Weeds

Postdoctoral Researcher Spotlight: Shea Keene

by Stella Canfield
September 19, 2024

2024 National Postdoc Appreciation Week is Sept. 16 – 20, and the UF/IFAS Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC) is proud to celebrate its postdoctoral researchers. This spotlight series will showcase some of our postdoctoral researchers, ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture, UF/IFAS Extension, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Chris Marble, Environmental Horticulture, Fertilizer, Hemp, Postdoc, Spotlight

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