Tropical REC
Editorial Team
- Gilly Evans - Chair, Approver
RECENT & REVISED PUBLICATIONS
Cultivo de vainilla en el sur de Florida
HS1350/HS1350 by Xingbo Wu, Pamela Moon, Alan Chambers, y Jonathan Crane; traducido por Alejandra Taco VilatunaJuly 2, 2024El extracto de vainilla es popular en el mundo entero como un ingrediente usado en comida, cosméticos y aplicaciones farmacéuticas. La fuente botánica del extracto de vainilla es principalmente las vainas curadas de Vanilla planifolia. Estados Unidos es el mayor importador mundial de vainas de vainilla, pero la producción nacional es mínima. Por otra parte, el sur de la Florida tiene un clima de crecimiento favorable para este cultivo y aunque actualmente no hay producción comercial en la región, el potencial rentable de este rubro en el futuro es bastante alto. Esta publicación tiene como objetivo proporcionar información básica a los los productores interesados en establecer una plantación de vainilla en Florida.Critical Issue: 1. Agricultural and Horticultural Enterprises
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
