Papers by Gilbert Queeley
Value in Health, May 1, 2014
Production of Table Cucumber (Cucumis sativa) on Two Trellis Systems in North Florida
The use of trellises to support vine crops such as tomato, squash and cucumber may result in incr... more The use of trellises to support vine crops such as tomato, squash and cucumber may result in increased fruit quality compared to the conventional practice of allowing the vines to run freely on the ground. Other stated advantages of the trellis system include better canopy light interception, better control of pest and ease of harvesting. However, there is still much debate over whether the use of trellises results in increased yield. The objective of this study was to determine the performance of trellis grown cucumber vs. conventional practice. A two year study was done at the FAMU research and extension center, Quincy Florida. The experimental design was a randomized complete block with three treatments: A-frame trellis, wire trellis and conventional practice as a control. Parameters measured included fruit size (length and circumference), fruit quality and total yield. Treatment effects were evaluated by Analysis of Variance and Fisher's exact test. Despite numerically highe...
Effect of Organic and Synthetic Mulch (Reflective and Non Reflective) on Yield of Scotch Bonnet Hot Pepper
Field studies were conducted at the Famu research farm at Quincy, Florida, during the 1999 and 20... more Field studies were conducted at the Famu research farm at Quincy, Florida, during the 1999 and 2000 growing seasons to examine the effect of organic and synthetic mulches on the yield potential of Scotch Bonnet hot peppers Capsicum chinense. For the 1999 study, only 2 mulches, one organic (Bahia grass) and one synthetic (black plastic) and a control (bare ground) were used. The 2000 study extended the synthetic mulches to white plastic and silver plastic (both reflective) and the organic mulches to perennial peanut and mushroom compost. For both years, the experimental design was a Randomized Complete Block Design with 3 replications. A drip irrigation system was installed to supply the moisture requirements of the crop. Weekly harvests were conducted to obtain data on yield parameters such as fruit size, fruits plant"1 and marketable fruits ha"1. For the first year of the study, fruits from plots mulched with Bahia grass, were significantly larger (P < 0.05) than fruit...
Providing Socially Disadvantaged Farmers With Technical Training To Produce, Add Value & Market Alternative/Specialty Crops
Low cost high tunnel versus open field production of organically grown strawberries in north Florida
The capacity to survive and recover from the effects of a natural disaster depends on two major f... more The capacity to survive and recover from the effects of a natural disaster depends on two major factors: the physical magnitude of the disaster and the socio-economic conditions of individuals or social groups who experience the crisis. In short, poverty is the central factor that will determine the level of vulnerability and hence the survival of a natural hazard turned disaster. Therefore, it is suggested that the lack of preparedness, ability to reunify, and then rebuild after a natural or created disaster remains problematic, especially for children and families already facing poverty conditions. The current research was designed to assess levels of preparedness and transit mobility in rural and urban regions during evacuation and reunification efforts when a natural disaster or terrorist attack occurs. Transportation was used as a variable of socioeconomic class or condition. The study focused on three primary research goals: 1 to identify if differences exist between urban and...
Biocontrol Science and Technology, 2010
Effect of photoperiod and host distribution on the horizontal transmission of Isaria fumosorosea ... more Effect of photoperiod and host distribution on the horizontal transmission of Isaria fumosorosea (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) in greenhouse whitefly assessed using a novel model bioassay
International Journal of Wine Research, 2012
Sugar content and composition of the bunch grape (Vitis vinifera) berry and its hybrids has been ... more Sugar content and composition of the bunch grape (Vitis vinifera) berry and its hybrids has been investigated extensively while limited information exists on the sugar content and composition of muscadine (Vitis rotundifolia) grapes. In this study, selected commercial grape cultivars belonging to muscadine, bunch, and Florida hybrid bunch market types were studied for content and composition of sugars in ripe berries for 2 consecutive years. Berry sugars were analyzed by high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), and the amount of sucrose, glucose, and fructose was quantified based on their peak area. Glucose and fructose were the predominant sugars in berries of bunch and Florida hybrid bunch grape genotypes and were present in almost equal amounts. In contrast, the muscadine berry contained sucrose, glucose, and fructose. Sucrose was not detected in bunch and Florida hybrid bunch grape genotypes. Glucose constituted 46.0%-53.0% of the total berry sugars while fructose ranged between 47.0% and 53.0% among the bunch cultivars studied. In Florida hybrid bunch cultivars, the glucose percentage varied from 39.0% to 56.0% while fructose varied from 44.0% to 53.0%. In muscadine genotypes, sucrose constituted 17.0%-47.0%, glucose 27.0%-39.0%, and fructose 26.0%-47.0%. The proportion of glucose and fructose was almost equal in all three categories while the level of sucrose varied widely among the muscadine genotypes indicating that variable sucrose accumulation and/or hydrolysis may influence the berry sucrose content among the grape genotypes.
Sugarcane Eye Propagation in Northern Florida
Proc. Fla. State Hort. …, 2009
Materials and Methods Two sugarcane varieties were chosen for this study, CP67-500, a syrup varie... more Materials and Methods Two sugarcane varieties were chosen for this study, CP67-500, a syrup variety, and CP31-511, a chewing variety. These varieties were selected from available sugarcane stock grown at the NFREC–Quincy. Selections were based on the ...
American health & drug benefits, 2018
End-stage renal disease (ESRD) imposes significant economic and social burdens on patients and he... more End-stage renal disease (ESRD) imposes significant economic and social burdens on patients and healthcare systems. In the United States alone, more than 600,000 Americans have ESRD, with an estimated annual cost of treatment of more than $30 billion. Peritoneal dialysis and hemodialysis are competing renal replacement therapies in ESRD; however, data comparing quality-of-life outcomes between these 2 modalities are limited. To compare the effectiveness of peritoneal dialysis with the more common treatment modality of hemodialysis on the health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients with ESRD in the general, physical, and psychological domains; and to determine whether the time of publication and the origin of each study influenced its findings regarding the effectiveness of the 2 modalities. This meta-analysis followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines to collect the data. PubMed, MEDLINE, and PsycINFO were the primary databases s...
The Scotch Bonnet hot pepper (Capsicum chinense Jacq.) is native to Latin America and the Caribbe... more The Scotch Bonnet hot pepper (Capsicum chinense Jacq.) is native to Latin America and the Caribbean. However, ongoing research and outreach activities at the FAMU Research and Extension Center in Quincy have recognized its adaptability to the north Florida panhandle and its potential as a highly profitable alternative crop for limited resource farmers. Despite its profit potential, the crop yield is limited by cold temperatures during fall and winter months, when yield gradually declines and the entire plant dies from exposure to frost or freezing temperatures. A season extension and crop overwinter study using a low cost high tunnel (LCHT) was initiated in Spring 2015 to evaluate the feasibility of extending the hot pepper harvest season and overwintering potential of the crop. Growth and yield data for plants grown in open field and in LCHT were taken bi-weekly starting on 30 July 2015, and ending on 4 Feb. 2016. By 13 Jan. 2016, all plants in the open field without LCHT protectio...
The effects of organic and synthetic chemical fertilizers on crop growth, yield and associated in... more The effects of organic and synthetic chemical fertilizers on crop growth, yield and associated insect pests were studied for two varieties of hot pepper ( Capsicum chinense Jacquin (Solanaceae)): “Scotch Bonnet” and “Caribbean Red” in north Florida. Hot peppers were grown under three treatments: poultry manure; mushroom compost; or “Growers’ Practice”, (conventional pesticides and chemical fertilizers), with equivalent amounts of soil nutrients applied to all treatments. The Growers’ Practice treatment permitted use of conventional insecticides if insect pests exceeded economic thresholds. Results showed that although plant height and canopy diameter were significantly greater in the mushroom compost treatment for Scotch Bonnet, yields were not significantly affected by treatment or variety. The Growers’ practice treatment resulted in lowest plant height in Caribbean Red. Predominant insect pests found were the silverleaf whitefly, Bemisia argentifolii Bellows and Perring (Hemiptera...
Assessing the Level of Patient-Specific Treatment Recommendations in Clinical Practice Guidelines for Hemodialysis Vascular Access in the United States
American health & drug benefits, 2018
Hemodialysis is a procedure that requires efficient removal and return of blood to a patient'... more Hemodialysis is a procedure that requires efficient removal and return of blood to a patient's body. Despite being a life-sustaining process, hemodialysis is associated with morbidity, mortality, and high societal costs. A significant part of the financial costs to patients and society at large can be attributed to vascular access dysfunction. The cornerstone to efficient hemodialysis is a well-functioning vascular access that simultaneously allows efficient blood flow for dialysis and easy cannulation. It is hypothesized that the poor health outcomes associated with vascular access dysfunction can be improved by paying closer attention to patient-specific factors in clinical guidelines for hemodialysis vascular access. This may require a shift to a more patient-centered approach to vascular access management. To assess the presence of patient-specific treatment recommendations in the current clinical practice guidelines for hemodialysis vascular access. We conducted a systemati...
Costs and consequences of Dialysis related infections: implications for the bundled payments for care improvement initiative
Value in Health, 2015
Biocontrol Science and Technology, 2010
To cite this Article Avery, Pasco B. , Queeley, Gilbert L. , Faull, Jane and Simmonds, Monique S.... more To cite this Article Avery, Pasco B. , Queeley, Gilbert L. , Faull, Jane and Simmonds, Monique S. J.(2010) 'Effect of photoperiod and host distribution on the horizontal transmission of Isaria fumosorosea (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) in greenhouse whitefly assessed using a novel model bioassay'
Intercropping can Increase Total Crop Yield in Small-scale Farms
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