Nematodes Parasitizing Hops in Florida

The rapid growth of Florida's craft beer industry has created new opportunities for Florida growers to introduce and establish commercial hop (Humulus lupulus) operations. This new industry would have the potential to provide new and high profitable markets for Florida growers. However, many c...

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Main Author: Johan Desaeger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: The University of Florida George A. Smathers Libraries 2019-01-01
Series:EDIS
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Online Access:https://journals.flvc.org/edis/article/view/106507
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Summary:The rapid growth of Florida's craft beer industry has created new opportunities for Florida growers to introduce and establish commercial hop (Humulus lupulus) operations. This new industry would have the potential to provide new and high profitable markets for Florida growers. However, many challenges make the establishment of this industry difficult.  They include limited knowledge of cultivars suitable to Florida’s climatic conditions, and lack of information on potential pests and diseases that will affect adversely this crop in Florida.
ISSN:2576-0009