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Title: Rebuilt and Remade: The Florida Citrus Industry, 1909-1939.
Creator: Padgett, James, Lester, Connie, Pineda, Yovanna, French, Scot, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description: Prior to orange juice concentrate, Florida citrus was already an industrialized agricultural sector. This thesis explores the early-20th-century Florida citrus industry and demonstrates that contemporary farming practices were influential in advancing how citrus was produced, processed, worked, marketed, and regulated in early-20th-century Florida. Restarted after devastating freezes in 1894-1895, resolute Florida growers rebuilt their groves into marvels of large-scale citrus fruit...
Show morePrior to orange juice concentrate, Florida citrus was already an industrialized agricultural sector. This thesis explores the early-20th-century Florida citrus industry and demonstrates that contemporary farming practices were influential in advancing how citrus was produced, processed, worked, marketed, and regulated in early-20th-century Florida. Restarted after devastating freezes in 1894-1895, resolute Florida growers rebuilt their groves into marvels of large-scale citrus fruit production. Continuing a legacy in experimental crossbreeding, improved varieties of citrus were developed to lengthen the season and markets. Advocated by nurserymen and university educators, biological innovation helped the citrus thrive in the 1910s and 1920s from adverse weather effects, pests, and diseases. Scientists were agents of modernization whose research influenced its industrialization. With the inclusion of machines in the processing of citrus, technological innovation materialized significantly in Florida's packinghouses by the 1930s. These changes affected the lives of agricultural workers and small growers. Whether by prejudice or by resisting collective efforts, big growers gained power and influence in the industry, Their power concentrated into the Florida Citrus Codes and Florida Citrus Commission in 1935, which effectively allowed large-scale growers to direct the industry's development into the rest of the 20th century. In all, this reexamination into Florida citrus exemplifies the remaking of this industry into a modern agricultural system as well as the gradualism of southern agricultural modernization in early-20th-century America.
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Date Issued: 2018
Identifier: CFE0007906, ucf:52745
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0007906

Title: Navigation of an Autonomous Differential Drive Robot for Field Scouting in Semi-structured Environments.
Creator: Freese, Douglas, Xu, Yunjun, Lin, Kuo-Chi, Kauffman, Jeffrey L., Behal, Aman, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description: In recent years, the interests of introducing autonomous robots by growers into agriculture fields are rejuvenated due to the ever-increasing labor cost and the recent declining numbers of seasonal workers. The utilization of customized, autonomous agricultural robots has a profound impact on future orchard operations by providing low cost, meticulous inspection. Different sensors have been proven proficient in agrarian navigation including the likes of GPS, inertial, magnetic, rotary...
Show moreIn recent years, the interests of introducing autonomous robots by growers into agriculture fields are rejuvenated due to the ever-increasing labor cost and the recent declining numbers of seasonal workers. The utilization of customized, autonomous agricultural robots has a profound impact on future orchard operations by providing low cost, meticulous inspection. Different sensors have been proven proficient in agrarian navigation including the likes of GPS, inertial, magnetic, rotary encoding, time of flight as well as vision. To compensate for anticipated disturbances, variances and constraints contingent to the outdoor semi-structured environment, a differential style drive vehicle will be implemented as an easily controllable system to conduct tasks such as imaging and sampling.In order to verify the motion control of a robot, custom-designed for strawberry fields, the task is separated into multiple phases to manage the over-bed and cross-bed operation needs. In particular, during the cross-bed segment an elevated strawberry bed will provide distance references utilized in a logic filter and tuned PID algorithm for safe and efficient travel. Due to the significant sources of uncertainty such as wheel slip and the vehicle model, nonlinear robust controllers are designed for the cross-bed motion, purely relying on vision feedback. A simple image filter algorithm was developed for strawberry row detection, in which pixels corresponding to the bed center will be tracked while the vehicle is in controlled motion. This incorporated derivation and formulation of a bounded uncertainty parameter that will be employed in the nonlinear control. Simulation of the entire system was subsequently completed to ensure the control capability before successful validation in multiple commercial farms. It is anticipated that with the developed algorithms the authentication of fully autonomous robotic systems functioning in agricultural crops will provide heightened efficiency of needed costly services; scouting, disease detection, collection, and distribution.
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Date Issued: 2018
Identifier: CFE0007401, ucf:52743
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0007401

Title: Garden Soils: Reviewing the Viability of Soil Phosphate Analyses in the Archaeological Identification of Ancient Maya Kitchen Gardens.
Creator: Foster, Cheryl, Chase, Arlen, Chase, Diane, Walker, John, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description: The study of ancient Maya intensive, intra-site agricultural systems, such as kitchen gardens, has gained new interest in recent years as a valuable way of interpreting numerous aspects of the ancient Maya's daily life (e.g. subsistence and settlement patterns, population growth, diet and nutrition, gender roles). However, while contemporary Maya kitchen gardens can often be easily identified and studied by cultural anthropologists and archaeologists, ancient kitchen gardens are usually much...
Show moreThe study of ancient Maya intensive, intra-site agricultural systems, such as kitchen gardens, has gained new interest in recent years as a valuable way of interpreting numerous aspects of the ancient Maya's daily life (e.g. subsistence and settlement patterns, population growth, diet and nutrition, gender roles). However, while contemporary Maya kitchen gardens can often be easily identified and studied by cultural anthropologists and archaeologists, ancient kitchen gardens are usually much harder to identify by traditional archaeological techniques because of their lack of architectural structures and other identifying features. To compensate for this limitation, various forms of chemical testing (primarily phosphate analysis) are being used to positively identify kitchen gardens and other specific anthropogenically modified spaces that are invisible to standard archaeological techniques. The archaeological community trusts these methods to be a reliable way of testing soils in archaeological sites for specific agricultural features, even though there has been little research conducted to conclusively prove this assertion. In response to this lack of research, this thesis investigates the viability of phosphate analysis and other chemical tests through a comprehensive literary review of previous and current research and an analysis of the data presented within it. While soil phosphate analysis has been used in past and current research to identify general agricultural features with great success, the chemical signatures produced from this method only give vague information about the soil and what was done to it, making soil Phosphate analysis unreliable to definitively discern specific agricultural areas, such as kitchen gardens, from general agricultural areas.
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Date Issued: 2015
Identifier: CFE0005949, ucf:50811
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0005949

Title: The development of an eco-gastronomic tourism (EGT) supply chain-Analyzing linkages between farmer, restaurants, and tourists in Aruba.
Creator: Kock, Marcelino, Hara, Tadayuki, Dickson, Duncan, Murphy, Kevin, Beverly, Monifa, Muller, Christopher, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description: Purpose of this study is to holistically analyze existing linkages between Aruba's tourism industry, restaurants and local farmers, by examining strategies that constrain the development of linkages between these stakeholders. Previous research indicated that tourism development is often accompanied with increased demand for imported food, which results in foreign exchange leakages, inflation and competition with local production. This phenomenon is very common in the Caribbean, where Aruba,...
Show morePurpose of this study is to holistically analyze existing linkages between Aruba's tourism industry, restaurants and local farmers, by examining strategies that constrain the development of linkages between these stakeholders. Previous research indicated that tourism development is often accompanied with increased demand for imported food, which results in foreign exchange leakages, inflation and competition with local production. This phenomenon is very common in the Caribbean, where Aruba, with its heavy reliance on imported goods and services, is no exception to this occurrence. To comprehend potential problems associated with linking both sectors, these in-depth case study addresses three fundamental questions: a) what is the structure of supply and demand of food for the tourism industry of Aruba?, and b) what factors constrain the development of linkages between international tourism and Aruba's local agriculture? Using an exploratory and stochastic methodological approach, data will be obtained from structured surveys from three different stakeholders in the food supply chain of Aruba. Anticipated findings illustrate that the existing linkage between the tourism industry and agriculture in Aruba is still weak, yet the food consumption and preferences by tourists can contribute in enhancing an eco-gastronomic tourism supply chain.
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Date Issued: 2013
Identifier: CFE0005016, ucf:50015
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0005016

Title: STABLE CARBON AND NITROGEN ISOTOPE ANALYSES OF SUBFOSSIL RATS FROM LIANG BUA (FLORES, INDONESIA).
Creator: Anderson, Kelly, Dupras, Tosha, University of Central Florida
Abstract / Description: This research study investigated the level of bone collagen preservation of rat femora from Liang Bua cave on the island of Flores, Indonesia, as well as conducted carbon and nitrogen stable isotopic analyses on well preserved samples. Although Flores is located in a hot intermediate tropical zone and the burial environment of the bone samples within the cave is considered less than optimal for collagen preservation, significant preservation of the bone collagen was found. Collagen yields, C...
Show moreThis research study investigated the level of bone collagen preservation of rat femora from Liang Bua cave on the island of Flores, Indonesia, as well as conducted carbon and nitrogen stable isotopic analyses on well preserved samples. Although Flores is located in a hot intermediate tropical zone and the burial environment of the bone samples within the cave is considered less than optimal for collagen preservation, significant preservation of the bone collagen was found. Collagen yields, C:N ratio and carbon and nitrogen concentrations were investigated. However, this research study argues that carbon and nitrogen concentrations are an appropriate means to determine preservation on its own. According to the carbon and nitrogen concentration data 32 samples were considered well preserved. Carbon and nitrogen stable isotopic analyses were conducted on the 32 preserved samples. According to the carbon data a significant shift in the [delta]13C values from a C3 signature to a C4 signature occurred prior to 2,750 years ago. This shift is indicative of the introduction of a non-endemic C4 plant, which is believed to be either foxtail millet or sugarcane. Since this shift occurs abruptly it indicates that the introduction of agriculture to Flores occurred at one time and has continued to present day.
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Date Issued: 2011
Identifier: CFE0003894, ucf:48748
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFE0003894

Title: My pioneer days in Florida, 1876-1898.
Creator: Bell, Emily Lagow, PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description: Personal account of the Bell family's move from Indiana to Ft. Pierce, Florida with numerous anecdotes and descriptions of places they saw and people they met.
Identifier: AAC2509QF00011/15/200603/02/200712094BnamI? D0QF, FHP S UCF 2006-11-15, FIPS12111, FCLA url 20070302, CF00001730, 2700743, ucf:20074
Format: E-book
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/fhp/CF00001730.jpg

Title: Orange County Florida.
Creator: PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description: A folded brochure touting the various benefits of living in Orange County, including many photographs of buildings, flora, and fauna.
Date Issued: 1926
Identifier: AAB9020QF00007/26/200511/14/200621939BfamIa D0QF, FIPS12095, FHP C UCF 2005-08-03, FCLA url 20060324xOCLC, 75969326, CF00001717, 2584194, ucf:19579
Format: E-book
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/fhp/CF00001717.jpg

Title: Seminole County Florida.
Creator: Seminole County (Fla.), PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description: Booklet describing the various towns in Seminole County and listing the various fruits and vegetables grown there. Includes two color maps and numerous pictures of buildings and farms in the county.
Date Issued: 1926
Identifier: AAB9021QF00007/26/200511/14/200622171BfamIa D0QF, FIPS12117, FHP C UCF 2005-08-03, FCLA url 20060321xOCLC, 75969406, CF00001715, 2583996, ucf:19477
Format: E-book
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/fhp/CF00001715.jpg

Title: Scenic gems of Daytona, Florida.
Creator: Jolley, J. M., PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description: Photographs of Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach including citrus, hotels, and palm trees.
Date Issued: 1913
Identifier: AAB6353QF00001/18/200508/04/200516340BfamI D0QF, FHP C CF 2005-01-19, huc3080201, FIPS12127, FCLA url 20050302xOCLC, 60545256, CF00001696, 2582416, ucf:18511
Format: E-book
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/fhp/CF00001696.jpg

Title: A book of photos: from the land where dreams come true : Fruitland Park Florida.
Creator: PALMM (Project), Lake County Land Owners' Association
Abstract / Description: Photographs of Fruitland Park and surrounding areas in 1917.
Date Issued: 1917
Identifier: AAB6361QF00001/18/200505/21/200714791BfamIa D0QF, FIPS12069, FIPS12083, FHP C CF 2005-01-19, FCLA url 20050220xOCLC, 58803366, CF00001686, 2579791, ucf:18270
Format: E-book
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/fhp/CF00001686.jpg

Title: Rare Florida flowers and fruits.
Creator: Jessamine Gardens (Jessamine, Fla.), PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description: Commercial catalog of plants offered for sale by Jessamine Gardens.
Date Issued: 1903
Identifier: AAB6357QF00001/18/200508/04/200516301BfamIa D0QF, FHP C CF 2005-01-19, FCLA url 20050217xOCLC, 58802347, CF00001684, 2579667, ucf:18220
Format: E-book
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/fhp/CF00001684.jpg

Title: Natursown: the finely ground high-grade phosphate for heavy crops & permanent soil fertility.
Creator: Lakeland Phosphate Company, PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description: Commercial booklet promoting the use of natural phosphate in agriculture.
Date Issued: 1916
Identifier: AAB6356QF00001/18/200508/04/200516202BfamIa D0QF, FCLA url 20050209xOCLC, FHP C CF 2005-01-19, 58801915, CF00001683, 2579577, ucf:18180
Format: E-book
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/fhp/CF00001683.jpg

Title: The Atlantic and Gulf Coast Canal and Okeechobee Land Company: chartered by special act of the Legislature of Florida, 1881 : capital, $10,000,000, one million shares, par value, $10.00.
Creator: Kreamer, James M., Salinger, Richard, PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description: Includes a prospectus and an engineer's report describing efforts for the year 1884 and continuing plans to dredge canals and partially drain Lake Okeechobee and surrounding lands. Some of the other affected waters are Lake Flirt, Lake Hichpochee, the Kissimmee River, Lake East Tohopekaliga, Lake Tohopekaliga, Lake Hatchneha, Lake Cypress, Lake Kissimmee, the Caloosahatchie River, Tiger Creek, Lake Tiger, Lake Rosalie, and Lake Walk-in-the-Water. The purpose of this work was to reduce...
Show moreIncludes a prospectus and an engineer's report describing efforts for the year 1884 and continuing plans to dredge canals and partially drain Lake Okeechobee and surrounding lands. Some of the other affected waters are Lake Flirt, Lake Hichpochee, the Kissimmee River, Lake East Tohopekaliga, Lake Tohopekaliga, Lake Hatchneha, Lake Cypress, Lake Kissimmee, the Caloosahatchie River, Tiger Creek, Lake Tiger, Lake Rosalie, and Lake Walk-in-the-Water. The purpose of this work was to reduce flooding, claim land for agriculture and open up channels of water transport.
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Date Issued: 1885
Identifier: AAA6247QF00004/30/200303/16/200520295BfamIa D0QF, ONICF177- 4, FHP C CF 2003-04-30, huc3090201, huc30901, huc3090205, FCLA url 20040208xOCLC, 55693580, CF00001614, 2570248, ucf:13066
Format: E-book
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/tc/fhp/CF00001614.jpg

Title: Florida fruits and how to raise them.
Creator: Harcourt, Helen, PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description: Horticultural handbook geared to the novice, for growing citrus as well as other types of fruits in Florida.
Date Issued: 1886
Identifier: AAA3360QF00012/20/200108/04/200515931BfamIa D0QF, FHP C CF 2001-12-20, FCLA url 20020613xOCLC, 50189474, CF00001578, 2563386, ucf:9791
Format: E-book
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dl/CF00001578.jpg

Title: Florida for tourists, invalids, and settlers: containing practical information regarding climate, soil, and productions; cities, towns, and people; the culture of the orange and other tropical fruits; farming and gardening; scenery and resorts; sport; routes of travel, etc., etc.
Creator: Barbour, George M., PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description: Based on the writer's personal observations, describes and comments upon the various regions of Florida, the climate, people, agricultural products and resources.
Date Issued: 1884
Identifier: AAA3354QF00012/20/200108/04/200515919BfamI D0QF, FHP C CF 2001-12-20, FCLA url 20020606xOCLC, 50187276, CF00001577, 2562653, ucf:9439
Format: E-book
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dl/CF00001577.jpg

Title: The Florida of to-day: a guide for tourists and settlers.
Creator: Davidson, James Wood, PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description: Describes the Florida of the late 19th century in terms of its history, physical environment, population, travel destinations and facilities, crops and products.
Date Issued: 1889
Identifier: AAA3452QF00001/16/200208/04/200515972BfamIa D0QF, ONICF179- 0, FHP C CF 2001-01-16, FCLA url 20020422xOCLC, 50217857, CF00001574, 2562094, ucf:9170
Format: E-book
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dl/CF00001574.jpg

Title: Gardening in Florida: a treatise on the vegetables and tropical products of Florida.
Creator: Whitner, J. N., PALMM (Project)
Abstract / Description: An 1880's manual for growing garden and marketable vegetables in Florida, as well as short treatises on tropical fruits.
Date Issued: 1885
Identifier: AAA3258QF00011/29/200108/04/200515998BfamIa D0QF, FHP C CF 2001-11-29, FCLA url 20020221xOCLC, 49445367, CF00001566, 2560132, ucf:8258
Format: E-book
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/fcla/dl/CF00001566.jpg

Title: The American farmer.
Creator: Anstrom, George
Date Issued: 1932
Identifier: 886200, CFDT886200, ucf:5611
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/886200

Title: Soviet farmers.
Creator: Strong, Anna Louise, National Council of American Soviet Friendship (U.S.)
Date Issued: 1944
Identifier: 363423, CFDT363423, ucf:5318
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/363423

Title: The land revolution in Russia: Being a speech on the land question.
Creator: Lenin, Vladimir Il'ich, Russian S.F.S.R Laws, etc
Date Issued: 1919
Identifier: 358313, CFDT358313, ucf:5191
Format: Document (PDF)
PURL: http://purl.flvc.org/FCLA/DT/358313

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