Highlights from the latest issue of “Topics in Subtropics” cover several developments and research updates relevant to California’s subtropical agriculture sector. The publication includes information on citrus integrated pest management (IPM) entomology, avocado flowering and fruit set, woodpecker damage in avocados, and the expansion of pest control district services.
Other articles discuss soil biological management strategies aimed at improving citrus yield and health. The issue also announces the addition of Matthew Fatino to the team.
The Spanish-language section features a summary of date production, guidelines for grape powdery mildew control, and an article about dry root rot in citrus caused by Fusarium solani—a persistent problem in California. Additional topics include the need for pest detection as part of research studies, adaptations in avocado leaves for moisture control, guidance on avocado cultivation from Australia, and news about a new UC Agriculture and Natural Resources (UC ANR) publication: “Olive Production Manual for Oil,” now available.
“Olive Production Manual for Oil (Manual de la producción de aceite de oliva) is now available!” according to the announcement.