Deng, Zhanao

0000-0002-7338-3298

'Bloomify Red' and 'Bloomify Rose', Two Infertile Lantana camara Cultivars for Production and Use in Florida

Zhanao Deng and Sandra B. Wilson

Cherry Tart™—A Dwarf Red Lance-Leaved Caladium Variety

Zhanao Deng

'Fairytale Princess' and 'Red Hot'—Red Lance-Leaved Caladium Cultivars

Zhanao Deng

2003 Survey of the Florida Caladium Tuber Production Industry

Z. Deng, B. K. Harbaugh, R. K. Schoellhorn, and R. C. Andrews

'Sizzle' and 'Passionista'—Two Lance-Leaved Caladium Cultivars

Zhanao Deng

White Butterfly™ Caladium

Zhanao Deng

Caladium Cultivars 'Cosmic Delight', 'Fiesta', and 'Hearts Desire'

Zhanao Deng

Tapestry™—A Pink Fancy-Leaved Caladium Variety for Containers and Landscapes

Zhanao Deng

Screening for Resistance to Pythium Root Rot among Twenty-three Caladium Cultivars

Z. Deng, B. K. Harbaugh, R. O. Kelly, T. Seijo, and R. J. McGovern

Inheritance of Leaf Shape and Main Vein Color in Caladium

Z. Deng and B.K. Harbaugh

Caladium Cultivars Developed at the UF/IFAS

Z. Deng and B. K. Harbaugh

Construcción del Sistema de Tutorado para Lúpulo y su Establecimiento en Florida

Shinsuke Agehara, Aleyda Acosta-Rangel, Zhanao Deng, Jack Rechcigl, and Simon Bollin; translated by Mariel Gallardo

Resistance of Nineteen Major Caladium Commercial Cultivars to Pythium Root Rot

Z. Deng

'Garden White' Caladium for Sunny Landscapes and Large Containers

Zhanao Deng and Brent K. Harbaugh

'Cranberry Star' Caladium

Zhanao Deng

‘Lava Glow’—A New Red Fancy-Leaved Caladium Cultivar

Zhanao Deng, Natalia A. Peres, and Johan Desaeger

‘Lava Glow’ is a new and novel caladium cultivar that produces bright red to red-purple heart-shaped leaves with strong sunburn tolerance and is resistant to leaf spot diseases. This new 7-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department is prepared for growers who are interested in growing caladium as a horticultural crop and for greenhouse or nursery growers who are interested in producing potted caladium plants. Written by Zhanao Deng, Natalia A. Peres, and Johan Desaeger.

Prácticas de Manejo de Cultivo y Mano de Obra Empleadas para la Producción de Lúpulos en Florida

Shinsuke Agehara, Mariel Gallardo, Aleyda Acosta-Rangel, Zhanao Deng, Jack Rechcigl, Tianyuan Luo, y Qi Qiu; traducido por Mariel Gallardo

Este artículo describe las prácticas de manejo del cultivo y horas de mano de obra necesarios para la producción de lúpulo a pequeña escala en Florida con el objetivo de ayudar a los productores a tomar decisiones de inversión y de manejo de campo. This new 6-page publication of the UF/IFAS Horticultural Sciences Department was written by Shinsuke Agehara, Mariel Gallardo, Aleyda Acosta-Rangel, Zhanao Deng, Jack Rechcigl, Tianyuan Luo, and Qi Qiu, and translated by Mariel Gallardo.

Common Arthropod Pests in Blackberries and Pomegranates in Florida

Chastity Perry, Hugh Smith, Zhanao Deng, and Sriyanka Lahiri

Blackberry and pomegranate are growing in importance as alternative crops in Florida. In the past decade, blackberry production in Florida increased from 64 acres in 2007 to 173 acres in 2017.  The many health benefits acquired from these fruits make them good alternative options for growers in Florida to diversify their operations by planting some new and less traditional crops, providing them a niche in the Florida agriculture market. The intended audience of this publication includes blackberry and pomegranate growers in Florida as well as Extension agents providing expert recommendations to both these industries. The purpose of this publication is to share information derived from a one-year field survey on commonly encountered pests.

New Caladium Cultivars ‘Dots Delight’ and ‘Wonderland’

Zhanao Deng and Natalia A. Peres

Caladiums are ornamental aroids valued for their vibrant and morphologically diverse foliage. Grower surveys indicated that they planted more acres of lance-leaved cultivars in recent decades to accommodate rising consumer demand. The caladium breeding program at the UF/IFAS Gulf Coast Research and Education Center has been developing new lance-leaved cultivars that can produce attractive, robust plants with many bright, colorful leaves and improved tuber yield potential. The program has recently released two new lance-leaved cultivars. ‘Dots Delight’ is well suited for use in sunny landscapes, having excellent tolerance to sunburn and strong resistance to the leaf spot disease. Though they may need one to two additional weeks to produce potted plants, tuber yield potential is intermediate to high. ‘Wonderland’ is well suited for potted plant production in sunny or shady landscapes or gardens and has showed good leaf color display, sunburn tolerance, and leaf health.

Caladium Cultivars ‘Pink Panther’ and ‘Crimson Skye’

Zhanao Deng, Natalia A. Peres, and Johan Desaeger

Caladium is an ornamental aroid valued for its variably shaped bright foliage. Two new lance-leaved cultivars, ‘Pink Panther’ and ‘Crimson Skye’, were released in 2020 by the UF/IFAS caladium breeding program to meet the need for more lance-leaved cultivars. This new 9-page article is prepared for growers who are interested in growing caladium as a horticultural crop and for greenhouse or nursery growers who are interested in producing potted caladium plants.

Evaluating Pomegranate Cultivars for Resistance to Anthracnose Fruit Rot, a Severe Fungal Disease in Florida and Southeast United States

Alexander Schaller, Zhanao Deng, Gary E. Vallad, and John M. Chater

Pomegranate (Punica granatum L.) has primarily been cultivated at home in Florida and other southeastern states. Over the past 15 years, growers, nurseries, researchers, and Extension agents have explored the potential of pomegranate as an alternative fruit crop. Early field trials revealed that pomegranates are highly susceptible to Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, causing severe anthracnose fruit rot and premature fruit drop. The development and use of disease-resistant cultivars are considered some of the best methods to manage this disease. This publication presents our findings from evaluating 35 pomegranate cultivars under natural disease pressure in central Florida and by artificial inoculation. The susceptibility of such pomegranate cultivars varied widely, with six exhibiting resistance to anthracnose fruit rot. More comprehensive research is warranted to further develop anthracnose-resistant cultivars and to enhance our understanding of disease resistance in this crop.

Choosing the Right Blackberry Cultivar in Subtropical Florida

Shinsuke Agehara, Syuan-You Lin, and Zhanao Deng

A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet. Published by Plant Systems

A Beginner’s Guide to Begonias: Vegetative Propagation

Julian Ginori, Heqiang Huo, Zhanao Deng, and Sandra Wilson

This new 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department is written for Florida nursery operators, landscape professionals, and individuals interested in propagating their own begonias. It goes into detail on how to multiply begonias via vegetative propagation. Written by Julian Ginori, Heqiang Huo, Zhanao Deng, and Sandra Wilson.

A Beginner’s Guide to Begonias: Seed Propagation

Julian Ginori, Heqiang Huo, Zhanao Deng, and Sandra Wilson

This new 4-page publication of the UF/IFAS Environmental Horticulture Department is written for Florida nursery operators, landscape professionals, and individuals interested in propagating their own begonias. This guide goes into detail on how to multiply begonias via pollination/fertilization. Written by Julian Ginori, Heqiang Huo, Zhanao Deng, and Sandra Wilson.