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Koelreuteria paniculata 'Fastigiata': 'Fastigiata' Goldenrain Tree

ST339/ENH-498 by Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. HilbertApril 9, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems

Juniperus virginiana 'Elegantissima': 'Elegantissima' Eastern Redcedar

ST330/ENH-489 by Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. HilbertApril 9, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems

Organic Blueberry Production in Florida

HS1400/HS1400 by Douglas A. Phillips, Peter J. Dittmar, Philip F. Harmon, Oscar E. Liburd, Danielle D. Treadwell, and Jeffrey G. WilliamsonApril 9, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered peer reviewed Fact Sheet for Commercial audience(s). Published by Plant Systems Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems

Ilex opaca 'Slim Jim': 'Slim Jim' American Holly

ST306/ENH465 by Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. HilbertApril 9, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems

Juniperus scopulorum: Rocky Mountain Juniper

ST324/ENH-483 by Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. HilbertApril 9, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems

Lagerstroemia indica 'Cherokee': 'Cherokee' Crape Myrtle

ST345/ENH-505 by Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. HilbertApril 9, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems

Ilex opaca 'Stewart's Silver Crown': 'Stewart's Silver Crown' American Holly

ST307/ENH466 by Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. HilbertApril 9, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems

Ilex opaca 'Calloway': 'Calloway' American Holly

ST305/ENH464 by Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. HilbertApril 9, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems

Juniperus virginiana 'Pendula': 'Pendula' Eastern Redcedar

ST333/ENH-492 by Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. HilbertApril 9, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems

Ilex opaca 'Yellow Jacket': 'Yellow Jacket' American Holly

ST308/ENH467 by Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. HilbertApril 9, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems

Jacaranda mimosifolia 'Alba': 'Alba' Jacaranda

ST318/ENH477 by Edward F. Gilman, Dennis G. Watson, Ryan W. Klein, and Deborah R. HilbertApril 9, 2024A UF/IFAS numbered Organism ID. Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems

Dehydrated and Freeze-dried Peach Fruit: A Prolonged Shelf-life Product through Modern Drying Techniques

HS1478/HS1478by Ali Sarkhosh, Fariborz Habibi, Steven A. Sargent, and Jeffrey K. BrechtApril 4, 2024Peach (Prunus persica L. Batsch) is a valuable temperate fruit from the Rosaceae family, which also includes many other commercially important fruits such as apples and pears, apricots, cherries and plums, and blackberries, raspberries and strawberries. Peaches are known for being a rich source of bioactive compounds, including flavonoids, anthocyanins, carotenoids, phenolic compounds, and vitamins, as well as possessing a high antioxidant activity, all of which are associated with various health benefits. Furthermore, consumers greatly value high-quality peaches due to their exceptional nutritional value and enjoyable sensory attributes. This publication aims to familiarize growers, Extension agents and specialists, and the public with insight into drying methods of peach fruit, including freeze-drying and dehydration, that can extend shelf life of this commodity for year-round enjoyment.Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems

Dried Persimmon Fruit: A Year-round Available Product

HS1479/HS1479by Ali Sarkhosh, Fariborz Habibi, Muhammad A. Shahid, Steven A. Sargent, and Jeffrey K. BrechtApril 4, 2024Persimmons (Diospyros kaki) are known for their sweet and flavorful taste. They are native to Asia, specifically China, and were first grown in Florida in the 1870s. Persimmons are still not as popular in the United States as other fruits, but interest has been growing in recent years. Persimmon fruit are generally classified into astringent and non-astringent types. Astringent varieties can have adverse health effects caused by tannins and must be fully ripe (soft) or artificially treated to remove astringency. Drying is a common method to preserve and extend the shelf life of persimmons while also enhancing the flavor, color, and nutritional value of persimmons. There are different methods to dry persimmons, including traditional and modern methods.Critical Issue: Agricultural and Food Systems