We estimated genetic parameters through multivariate analysis of two species of Passiflora and their hybrids, considered of ornamental potential, based on the morphological characteristics: flower diameter, corona diameter, corona filament size, flower peduncle length, petal length and width, sepal length and width, internode length, stem diameter, leaf length, leaf width (mm), and leaf ar...

The ornamental horticulture industry has long been significant in its vast economic contributions to the US agricultural sector, with Florida ranking second nursery and greenhouse plant sales. A small proportion of introduced plants eventually escape cultivation become invasive, leaving fragile ecosystems at risk. In response, a series propagation production research studies have conducted over...

Abstract Thrips hawaiiensis is a common thrips pest that damages the flowers of various plants. The differing population sizes T. among host plants suggest its preference and performance vary In this study, fitness for different was assessed through field investigation. behavioral responses to color volatiles eliciting apparent levels their development survival on were also studied. Adults larv...

Lead (Pb) in the urban environment can have a negative effect on human health, especially children’s health. Reducing elevated Pb exposure home landscape is essential. The purpose of this study was to determine which ornamental groundcover plants uptake from contaminated soil. Plants for both shade and sun were selected. [Brake fern (Pteris vittata), Asian Jasmine (Trachelospermum asiaticum), “...