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Maria de la Fuente Ph. D.

Farm Advisor & Master Gardener Advisor Monterey & Santa Cruz Counties
Cooperative Extension Monterey County
1432 Abbott Street
Salinas, CA 93901
(831) 759-7358
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Also in:
Santa Cruz County
San Benito County

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Education

--, Iowa State University. 1990
--, D. SCI, ITESM, Mexico. 1986

Specialty

Mushrooms, compost, specialty vegetables, nursery crops, plant pathology and soil microbiology. Urban Horticulture and Master Composter Program UCCE Santa Clara.

Areas of Expertise (click to see all ANR academics with this expertise)

Bibliography

Peer Reviewed

  • Baameur, A.; de la Fuente, Maria; Teresi, I. (2011). Effect of Production Inputs on Jalapeño Pungency. Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Waikoloa, Hawaii, HortScience. 46:9, S144-S145. September 25â??28, 2011. http://ashs.org/downloads/2011ASHS_Conference_abstracts.pdf
  • de la Fuente, Maria; Baameur, A.; Teresi, I. (2011). Effect of Production Inputs on Jalapeño Pungency. Annual Conference of the American Society for Horticultural Science. Waikoloa, Hawaii, HortScience. 46:9, S144-S145. September 25â??28, 2011. http://ashs.org/downloads/2011ASHS_Conference_abstracts.pdf
  • Faber, B.; Tourte, L.; Gaskell, M. (2009). Small Farm Handbook. UC DANR.
  • Gordillo, R.M.; de la Fuente, Maria; Young, M.; Neff, M. (2005). "Vermicomposting in Urban Settings. BioCycle." Journal of Composting & Organics Recycling 46(12): 44-45.
  • Beyer, D.M.; de la Fuente, Maria; Rinker, D.L. (1999). "First Report of Trichoderma harzianum Biotype Th4, on Commercial Button Mushrooms in California." Plant Disease 82: 1404.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). "Organic substrata for Oyster mushroom (Pleurotus spp.) production under semi-controlled conditions." Transferencia de Tecnología 13(43): 31-43.
  • Kan-Rice, P.; de la Fuente, Maria (1997). "New Strain of old disease threatens mushrooms, science briefs." California Agriculture 51(5): 5-6.
  • de la Fuente, Maria; Hidalgo, H. (1995). "Development of a method for commercial production of high yield and quality â??huitlacocheâ?? (Ustilago maydis)." Fitopatología Aplicada 95: 131-137.
  • Hidalgo, H.; de la Fuente, Maria (1995). "Development of a method for commercial production of high yield and quality “huitlacoche” (Ustilago maydis)." Fitopatología Aplicada 95: 131-137.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1994). "Managing soilborn pathogens of azalea, geranium and African violet in an ornamental nursery." Fitopatología Aplicada 94: 13-16.
  • Leza, A.; de la Fuente, Maria (1994). "Soybean (Glycine max L: Merrill.) germplasm evaluation for its tolerance to Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi. Goid.) under laboratory conditions." Fitopatología Aplicada 94: 34-36.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1993). "Comparison of several culture plate media and methods for detecting soilborn fungi species pathogenic to ornamental plants." Fitopatología Aplicada 93: 69-74.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1993). "Managing soilborn pathogens of tomato, broccoli, and lettuce inn a vegetable nursery." Fitopatología Aplicada 93: 71-73.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1993). "Occurrence, spatial distribution and pathogenicity of phytoparasitic nematodes on ornamental crops and turfgrass." Fitopatología Aplicada 93: 74-78.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1992). "Citrus fruit disease identification and assessment in the citrus zone in the Mexican state of Nuevo León." Fitopatología Aplicada 92: 88-91.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1992). "Development of Suppressive or Conducive Soils to pathogens such as Rhizoctonia solani Kühn after consecutive cropping." Transferencia de Tecnología 2: 64-65.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1991). "Corn smut (Ustilago maydis) production for consumption purposes, trying three inoculation methods." Fitopatología Aplicada 91: 68-73.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1991). "Effect of growth stage and temperature during corn development and its afflatoxin content." Fitopatología Aplicada 91: 96-98.
  • Cepeda, M.; de la Fuente, Maria (1991). "Plant parasitic nematodes on citrus species of the Mexican state of Nuevo León." Fitopatología Aplicada 91: 68-73.
  • Martinson, C.A.; de la Fuente, Maria (1990). "Increase of Trichoderma populations in soil associated with added Rhizoctonia solani hyphae." Phytopathology 80: 996-999.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1990). Interactions of Rhizoctonia solani Kühn and Trichoderma spp. Populations in soil. Ph D. Thesis. Department of Plant Pathology, College of Agriculture, Iowa State University. 124. 1990.
  • Martinson, C.A.; de la Fuente, Maria (1990). "Suppressiveness and conduciveness of soil to Rhizoctonia solani after consecutive cropping." Phytopathology 80: 1029-1030.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1986). Effects of vesicular endomycorrhyzae on growth and flowering of tomato plants. D. Sc. Thesis. Mexico, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Division of Agriculture and Food Technology, Monterrey Tech (ITESM). 92. 1986.
  • Vega, H.J.; de la Fuente, Maria (1986). "Evaluation of five different organic substrata for white button mushroom (Agaricus bisporus) production under semi-controlled conditions in greenhouses." Fitopatología Aplicada 86: 69-70.
  • Díaz-Franco, A.; de la Fuente, Maria (1986). "Macrophomina phaseolina (Tassi, Goid.) and its pathogen city as the charcoal rot disease on bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivars." Fitopatología Aplicada 86: 33-35.
  • Alvarado, M.A.; de la Fuente, Maria (1986). "Susceptibility of Melon (Cucumis melo L.) cultivars to root knot nematode (Meloidogyne incognita Chit.)." Fitopatología Aplicada 86: 69-70.
  • Flores, J.; de la Fuente, Maria (1985). "Corn Smut Disease (Ustilago maydis) in Northeastern México." Fitopatología Aplicada 85: 80-81.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1985). Cotton Diseases. TEXTILE AND OIL CROPS’ PRODUCTION.R. Robles-Sánchez. México, Limusa.: 253-261.
  • de la Fuente, Maria; Ortiz, V.E. (1984). "Erwinia carotovoraâ??s bacteriophages isolation from infected plant material and specificity tests." Fitopatología Aplicada 84: 44-45.
  • Ortiz, V.E.; de la Fuente, Maria (1984). "Erwinia carotovora’s bacteriophages isolation from infected plant material and specificity tests." Fitopatología Aplicada 84: 44-45.
  • Villarreal, J.C.; de la Fuente, Maria (1984). "Studies on economic feasibility for flower production under controlled conditions in General Terán, N. L., and market research for the introduction to the metropolitan area of Monterrey, N. L." Fitopatología Aplicada 84: 80-81.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1983). "Evaluation of a physical method for soil disinfestation by water steam." Fitopatología Aplicada 83: 83-85.
  • Muñoz, M.A.; de la Fuente, Maria (1983). "Phytopathological evaluation of twenty-six advanced lines of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) under field conditions at Apodaca, N. L." Fitopatología Aplicada 83: 29-32.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1982). Studies on charcoal rot (Macrophomina phaseolina Tassi, Goid.) on bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivars, and fungicide seed treatment evaluation in glass-house tests. M. Sc. Thesis. Mexico, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Division of Agriculture and Food Technology, Monterrey Tech (ITESM). 69. 1982.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1980). "Detection of parasitic diseases o maize (Zea mays L.) in the Mexican States of Chihuahua, Coahuila, Nuevo León, and Tamaulipas." Fitopatología Aplicada 80: 13-15.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1980). Detection of parasitic diseases on maize (Zea mays L.) in Northeastern Mexico. B. Sc. Thesis. Mexico, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources, Division of Agriculture and Food Technology, Monterrey Tech (ITESM). 113. 1980.

Non-Peer Reviewed

  • de la Fuente, Maria (2012). The Science of (Cultivating) Mushrooms in the Garden. UCCE Master Gardener Program Advanced Training. 2012. http://www.mastergardeners.org/mgsonly/handouts/Mushrooms%20In%20The%20Garden.pdf
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2011). Cultivating Mushrooms in a Small Farm. 2011 California Small Farm Conference. UC ANR Small Farm Program. 58. 2011. http://sfp.ucdavis.edu/files/144812.pdf
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2011). Cultivating Mushrooms on Small Farms. 59. 2011. http://sfp.ucdavis.edu/events/11conference/delafuente.pdf
  • de la Fuente, Maria; Merhaut, D.J.; Corkidi, L. (2011). Fertilization and Irrigation Best Management Practices for Ornamental Crops with the Inclusion of Ag Waivers Program 319h Water Quality. UCNFA & UCCE Educational Workshop for Growers. 70. 2011.
  • de la Fuente, Maria; Corkidi, L. (2011). Prácticas para el Manejo Ã?ptimo de la Fertilización y el Riego para la Producción de Plantas Ornamentales, incluyendo las Prórrogas Condicionales del Programa 319 h de Calidad del Agua. UCNFA & UCCE Taller Educativo para Productores. 70. 2011.
  • Corkidi, L.; de la Fuente, Maria (2011). Prácticas para el Manejo Óptimo de la Fertilización y el Riego para la Producción de Plantas Ornamentales, incluyendo las Prórrogas Condicionales del Programa 319 h de Calidad del Agua. UCNFA & UCCE Taller Educativo para Productores. 70. 2011.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2011). The 2010 California Spring Trials. UCNFA News REGIONAL REPORT. San Benito & Santa Clara Counties. 15:1, 14-15. 2011.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2011). Two new pests and soil fumigant label changes. UCNFA News REGIONAL REPORT. San Benito & Santa Clara Counties. 15:2, 9. 2011.
  • Robb, K.; de la Fuente, Maria (2010). A-B-Cs del Manejo de Insectos: un Taller para Productores. University of California Nursery and Floriculture Alliance (UCNFA). 69. 2010.
  • Farfán-Ramírez, L; de la Fuente, Maria; Evans, B. (2010). Currículo de Entrenamiento para los Jardínes Escolares. Proyecto “E.A.T. ~ Educate, Act, Thrive”, de la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Alameda, UCCE & The County of Alameda. 78. 2010.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2010). Introducing Maria de la Fuente, PhD: UC Cooperative Extension Farm and Master Gardener Advisor, San Benito and Santa Clara Counties. UCNFA News REGIONAL REPORT. San Benito & Santa Clara Counties. 14:1, 8. 2010.
  • de la Fuente, Maria; Tjosvold, S. (2010). Palomilla Café Clara del Manzano (LBAM por sus siglas en inglés)): Reconocimiento e Identificación en Viveros. University of California Nursery and Floriculture Alliance (UCNFA). 21. 2010.
  • Farfán-Ramírez, L; de la Fuente, Maria; Evans, B. (2010). School Garden Training Curriculum. Project E.A.T. ~ Educate, Act, Thrive, Alameda County Office of Education, UCCE & The County of Alameda. 73. 2010.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2009). A-B-C de la Fitopatología: un Taller para Productores. CORF Floriculture Education from the Kee Kitayama Research Foundation. 2009.
  • Merhaut, D.; de la Fuente, Maria (2009). A-B-Cs de Nutrición Vegetal y Manejo de Fertilizantes: un Taller para Productores. University of California Nursery and Floriculture Alliance (UCNFA). 73. 2009.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2009). Commercial Production of White Button Mushrooms (Agaricus bisporus) in California. UCCE Farm Advisor Leaflet. 11. 2009.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2009). Cultivating Oyster and Shiitake Mushrooms in Small Family Farms. UC Small Farm Program. 2009. http://www.sfc.ucdavis.edu/events/09mushroom/delafuente.pdf
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2009). Producción Comercial de Champiñones (Agaricus bisporus) en California. UCCE Farm Advisor Leaflet. 12. 2009.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2009). Taller de Enfermedades en Cultivos Ornamentales: un Taller para Productores. University of California Nursery and Floriculture Alliance (UCNFA). 55. 2009.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2008). . A-B-C of Plant Pathology: a Workshop for Growers. CORF Floriculture Education from the Kee Kitayama Research Foundation. 2008.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2006). 2005-2006 Biannual Report of University of California Cooperative Extension Santa Clara County. UCCE Santa Clara. 16. 2006.
  • de la Fuente, Maria; Merhaut, D. (2006). A-B-C de la Nutrición Vegetal y el Manejo de Fertilizantes: un Taller para Productores. CORF Floriculture Education from the Kee Kitayama Research Foundation. 2006.
  • de la Fuente, Maria; Merhaut, D. (2006). A-B-C of Plant Nutrition and Fertilizer Management: a Workshop for Growers. CORF Floriculture Education from the Kee Kitayama Research Foundation. 2006.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2006). "Mushroom Production and Waste Management." UC Delivers
  • Gordillo, R.M.; de la Fuente, Maria; Storelli, S. (2005). Compost in Commercial Mushroom Production. Agricultural Demonstration Projects. CIWM California Integrated Waste Management Board. 2005. http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/organics/farming/agdemos/mushroomfarm.htm
  • Gordillo, R.M.; de la Fuente, Maria (2005). Developing Technology to Grow Mushrooms from Recycled Urban Waste and Food Scraps and Paper Waste (Vermicompost). Final Status Report. CDFA-UC Specialty Crops Research Program. 15. 2005.
  • Gordillo, R.M.; de la Fuente, Maria (2005). Developing Technology to Grow Mushrooms from Recycled Urban Waste and Food Scraps-Paper Waste (Vermicompost). CDFA-UC Specialty Crops Research Program. 2005.
  • Wegulo, S.; Merhaut, D.; Tjosvold, S. (2005). Diagnóstico de Enfermedades de las Plantas. Presentation and Adaptation in Spanish. CORF Floriculture Education from the Kee Kitayama Research Foundation. 2005.
  • Costa, Heather; Robb, K. (2005). Diagnóstico de Insectos en Viveros y Floricultura. Presentation and Adaptation in Spanish.M. de la Fuente. CORF Floriculture Education from the Kee Kitayama Research Foundation. 2005.
  • Wegulo, S.; Merhaut, D.; Tjosvold, S. (2005). Diagnosis of Plant Diseases. CORF Floriculture Education from the Kee Kitayama Research Foundation. 2005.
  • de la Fuente, Maria; Hauffen, A. (2005). Experta de la Extensión Cooperativa ayuda a reciclar desechos orgánicos. Servicios de Información en Español. University of California Cooperative Extension. posted in 2008. http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/datastore/datastoreview/showpage.cfm?usernumber=1824&surveynumber=199
  • Gordillo, R.M.; de la Fuente, Maria (2005). Mid-Scale On-Farm Vermicompost Production. CDFA-UC Specialty Crops Research Program. 2005.
  • Gordillo, R.M.; de la Fuente, Maria (2005). Mid-Scale On-Farm Vermicompost Production. CIWM California Integrated Waste Management Board. 2005. http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/organics/farming/agdemos/Mushroom/VermiPoster.pdf
  • Gordillo, R.M.; de la Fuente, Maria (2005). New Technology to Grow Mushrooms from Recycled Urban Waste and Vermicompost. CIWM California Integrated Waste Management Board. 2005. http://www.ciwmb.ca.gov/organics/farming/agdemos.Mushroom/MushPoster.pdf
  • de la Fuente, Maria; Bosland, P. (2005). Show your Garden Who’ Boss. Becoming a Chile Pepper Master Gardener means more than just bragging rights. Chile Pepper Magazine. February 2005, 36-37. 2005.
  • Bosland, P.; de la Fuente, Maria (2005). Show your Garden Whoâ?? Boss. Becoming a Chile Pepper Master Gardener means more than just bragging rights. Chile Pepper Magazine. February 2005, 36-37. 2005.
  • de la Fuente, Maria; Merhaut, D. (2004). A-B-C de la Horticultura: un Taller para productores. Presentation and Adaptation in Spanish. CORF Floriculture Education from the Kee Kitayama Research Foundation. 2004.
  • de la Fuente, Maria; Merhaut, D. (2004). A-B-C of Horticulture: a Workshop for Growers. CORF Floriculture Education from the Kee Kitayama Research Foundation. 2004.
  • Gordillo, R.M.; Hauffen, A.; de la Fuente, Maria (2003). Cómo ayudar a proteger el medioambiente. Servicios de Información en Español. University of California Cooperative Extension. posted in 2008. http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/datastore/datastoreview/showpage.cfm?usernumber=708&surveynumber=199
  • de la Fuente, Maria; Grajales-Hall, M. (2003). La inmigración y los nuevos agricultores en el Valle del Silicón. Servicios de Información en Español. University of California Cooperative Extension. posted in 2008. http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/datastore/datastoreview/showpage.cfm?usernumber=703&surveynumber=199
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2003). Pictorial depiction and progress on the Research Project: Adaptation and Quality of Chile Pepper Varieties. UCCE Santa Clara and Santa Clara County Master Gardeners Non-profit. 2003. www.mastergardener.org
  • Garrison, N.F.; de la Fuente, Maria (2003). Pictorial depiction and progress on the Research Project: Varietal Evaluation of Blueberries Grown with Wood-Chip Mulches and their Adaptation to the Bay Area Soil and Climate. UCCE Santa Clara and Santa Clara County Master Gardeners Non-profit. 2003. www.mastergardener.org
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2003). Producción de Hortalizas en el Patio de Nuestra Casa o Vecindario. Department of Human Resources, Santa Clara County. 15. 2003.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2003). Studying the Effect of Yard Trimmings Compost, Food Waste Compost and Vermicompost on Soil Chemistry and Biology. Ongoing Research: Vermicompost. City of San Jose Environmental Services Department: From the Ground Up. 2003. www.urbancompost.org/pub_research.htm
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2002). Chrysanthemum Classification and Chrysanthemum White Rust Disease Update. Ornamental Horticulture Continuous Conference (OHECC) Workgroup. 2002. http://ohric.ucdavis.edu/ohecc_2000/presentations_htm
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2002). "Composting and Vermicomposting, Excellent Environmental Stewardship." The Gardeners Gazette Fall & Winter 2002/2003(Community Edition): 6-7.
  • de la Fuente, Maria; Grajales-Hall, M. (2002). El aprovechamiento de desechos orgánicos en la agricultura. Servicios de Información en Español. University of California Cooperative Extension. posted in 2008. http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/datastore/datastoreview/showpage.cfm?usernumber=222&surveynumber=199
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2002). Evaluating the Efficacy of Three Yard-Trimming Substrate Formulas for Production of Oyster Mushrooms. Ongoing Research: Oyster Mushrooms. City of San Jose Environmental Services Department: From the Ground Up. 2002. www.urbancompost.org/pub_research.htm
  • de la Fuente, Maria; Hauffen, A. (2002). Reciclaje de desechos de jardines ayuda a producir champiñones. Servicios de Información en Español. University of California Cooperative Extension. posted in 2008. http://ucce.ucdavis.edu/datastore/datastoreview/showpage.cfm?usernumber=50&surveynumber=199
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2002). The Effect of Vermicompost on Soil Properties and Horticultural Crops. Ongoing Research: Chile Peppers. City of San Jose Environmental Services Department: From the Ground Up. 2002. www.urbancompost.org/pub_research.htm
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2001). 37th Annual Turf & Landscape EXPO 2001 â??Exposición Anual de Céspedes y Paisajismo: Programa Educacional en Español. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2001.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2001). 37th Annual Turf & Landscape EXPO 2001 “Exposición Anual de Céspedes y Paisajismo: Programa Educacional en Español. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2001.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2001). Alternatives to Waste Management. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2001.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2001). Botany and Taxonomy of Specialty Garlics. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2001.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2001). Chile Peppers in the Field and Kitchens. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2001.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2001). Chrysanthemum White Rust Disease Educational Program. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2001.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2001). Crop Opportunities for Small Farmers in California. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2001.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2001). Effect of Vermicompost on Chile Pepper Crops and Soil Properties. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2001.
  • DiCarlo, Y.; de la Fuente, Maria (2001). In-Vessel Food Composting Technologies. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2001.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2001). Livestock Stewardship Program: Compost & Composting. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2001.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2001). Municipal Yard Trimmings as Substrate Base for Oyster Mushroom Production, Pleurotus spp. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2001.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2001). Mushroom Production and Research in California. III Mexican Mushroom Conference. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2001.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2001). Orientation Reference Guide for New County Cooperative Extension Advisors. DANR Central Coast & South Region. 186. 2001.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2001). Population Growth and the Small Farms in Santa Clara County. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2001.
  • Young, M.; de la Fuente, Maria (2001). San Jose Organics – A Case Study in Public/Private Partnership. 2001.
  • de la Fuente, Maria; Young, M. (2001). San Jose Organics â?? A Case Study in Public/Private Partnership. 2001.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2001). "Some Effects of Vermicompost on Chile Pepper Production and Soil Properties." The Gardeners Gazette 19(3 (Apr)): 4-5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2001). Stop the Glassy Winged Sharpshooter! UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2001.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2001). The Biology and Control of the Glassy Winged Sharpshooter (GWSS). UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2001.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2001). Waste Management Workgroup Presentation: Municipal Yard Trimmings as Substrate-Base for the Commercial Production of Oyster Mushrooms (Pleurotus spp.). 2001.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). Adelante Mujer Hispana: Women in Sciences. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2000.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). Certificado de Entrenamiento para Profesionales del Paisajismo. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2000.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). Chrysanthemum White Rust Disease: History and Update. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2000.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). Diagnosis and the three Pâ??s: Pest, Plants and Pesticides. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2000.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). Diagnosis and the three P’s: Pest, Plants and Pesticides. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2000.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). Edible Mushroom Cultivation. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2000.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). Growing Oyster Mushrooms. Growers’ Newsletter. City of San Jose Department of Environmental Services Department. Agriculture in Partnership with San Jose. 2000.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). "How to Grow Oyster Mushrooms." The Gardeners Gazette Spring & Summer 2000(Community Edition): 4-5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). Integrated Pest Management in the Landscape. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2000.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). Integrated Pest Management: Continuing Education Workshop. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2000.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). Integrated Pest Management: Continuing Education Workshop. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2000.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). "Maria's Corner: Chrysanthemum White Rust Disease (CWRD) in Santa Clara County." The Gardeners Gazette 18(5 (Jun)): 4-5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). "Maria's Corner: Glassy-Winged Sharpshooter Update." The Gardeners Gazette 18(7 (Aug)): 4-5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). "Maria's Corner: In the Name of the Chile, Part I." The Gardeners Gazette 18(8 (Sept)): 4-5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). "Maria's Corner: In the Name of the Chile, Part II." The Gardeners Gazette 18(9 (Oct)): 4-5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). "Maria's Corner: Pierceâ??s Disease." The Gardeners Gazette 18(3 (Apr)): 4-5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). "Maria's Corner: Pierce’s Disease." The Gardeners Gazette 18(3 (Apr)): 4-5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). "Maria's Corner: Plant a Chile Garden." The Gardeners Gazette 18(10 (Nov)): 4-5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). "Maria's Corner: Sustainable Agriculture and Waste Management." The Gardeners Gazette 18(4 (Dec)): 4-5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). Organic Soil Amendments as an IPM Strategy when Growing Vegetables. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2000.
  • (2000). Santa Clara County School Garden Resource Guide. UCCE Santa Clara County.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). The Production Techniques of White Button Mushroom. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2000.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). The Status of the Garlic Industry in California. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2000.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (2000). UC-DANR and UC Cooperative Extension: A Presentation to the Santa Clara County Agriculture Department. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 2000.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). American Zoo & Aquarium Conference: Composting. Why Compost? UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 1999.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). Commercial Production of Oyster Mushroom. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor Handout Series. 8. 1999.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). "For all those Chile Lovers and Aficionados... Like me... The Chile species." The Gardeners Gazette Fall and Winter 1998/1999(Community Edition): 6.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). "For all those Chile Lovers and Aficionados... Like me... The Capsicum annum varieties." The Gardeners Gazette Spring and Summer 1999(Community Edition): 6.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). Garlic and Allium species. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 1999.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). Manejo del Paisaje: Transplante y Poda. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 1999.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). "Maria's Corner: Chiles for Thanksgiving." The Gardeners Gazette 17(1 (Feb)): 4.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). "Maria's Corner: Compost and Fertilizers in the Garden." The Gardeners Gazette 17(4 (May)): 4.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). "Maria's Corner: Compost and Paper." The Gardeners Gazette 17(6 (Jul)): 4-5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). "Maria's Corner: How to Grow Oyster Mushrooms." The Gardeners Gazette 17(11 (Dec)): 4-5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). "Maria's Corner: Producing Food from Garbage." The Gardeners Gazette 17(9 (Oct)): 4.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). "Maria's Corner: Properties of a Good Compost." The Gardeners Gazette 17(7 (Aug)): 4.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). "Maria's Corner: Substrates for Mushroom Production." The Gardeners Gazette 17(10 (Nov)): 4.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). "Maria's Corner: The Many Uses of Compost." The Gardeners Gazette 17(5 (Jun)): 4.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). "Maria's Corner: Why Compost?" The Gardeners Gazette 17(3 (Apr)): 4-5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). "Mushrooms." The Gardeners Gazette Fall and Winter 1998/1999(Community Edition): 7.
  • de la Fuente, Maria; Farfán-Ramírez, L (1999). Orientation Reference Guide for New County Cooperative Extension Advisors. DANR Central Coast & South Region. 186. 1999.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). Producción de Hortalizas en el Patio de Nuestra Casa o Vecindario: Parte I, Parte II & Parte III. UCCE Santa Clara & Santa Clara County Human Resources Services Department. 15. 1999.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). Research Reports: Trends and Changes from the Deciduous Fruits Field Station to the Bay Area Research and Extension Center, in Santa Clara, CA. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor Handout Series. 4. 1999.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). The Cultivation of Edible Fungi. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 1999.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). What is Cooperative Extension? A Presentation to the County Supervisors. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 1999.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). What is Cooperative Extension?: A Presentation to the County Supervisors. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor Handout Series. 8. 1999.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1999). "Why compost?" The Gardeners Gazette Fall & Winter 1999/2000(Community Edition): 4.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1998). Commercial Production of Oyster Mushroom. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 1998.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1998). "For all those Chile Lovers and Aficionados â?¦ like me." The Gardeners Gazette 16(10): 5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1998). "J<|>2." The Gardeners Gazette 16(10): 5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1998). "J<|>2." The Gardeners Gazette 16(11): 4-5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1998). "Mariaâ??s Corner. California Agricultural Facts." The Gardeners Gazette 16(3): 6.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1998). "Mariaâ??s Corner. Chrysanthemum White Rust Disease (CWRD)." The Gardeners Gazette 16(5): 5-7.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1998). "Mariaâ??s Corner. For all those Chile Lovers and Aficionados â?¦like me." The Gardeners Gazette 16(11): 4-5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1998). "Mariaâ??s Corner. Hot Stuff!!!" The Gardeners Gazette 16(4): 6.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1998). "Mariaâ??s Corner. Mushrooms." The Gardeners Gazette 16(9): 5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1998). "Mariaâ??s Corner. Research Project Update." The Gardeners Gazette 16(6): 5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1998). "Maria’s Corner. California Agricultural Facts." The Gardeners Gazette 16(3): 6.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1998). "Maria’s Corner. Chrysanthemum White Rust Disease (CWRD)." The Gardeners Gazette 16(5): 5-7.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1998). "Maria’s Corner. Hot Stuff!!!" The Gardeners Gazette 16(4): 6.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1998). "Maria’s Corner. Mushrooms." The Gardeners Gazette 16(9): 5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1998). "Maria’s Corner. Research Project Update." The Gardeners Gazette 16(6): 5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1998). Population Growth and the Small Farms in Santa Clara County. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 1998.
  • Smith, R.; de la Fuente, Maria (1998). "Potassium Fertilization of Peppers." The Gardeners Gazette 16(6): 3.
  • de la Fuente, Maria; Smith, R. (1998). "Potassium Fertilization of Peppers." Row Crop Reporter
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1998). Production of Chile Peppers. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 1998.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1998). "Searching for the Perfect Hot Chile Pepper: â?¦letâ??s talk about Pest and Diseases." The Gardeners Gazette 16(8): 4-5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1998). "Searching for the Perfect Hot Chile Pepper: …let’s talk about Pest and Diseases." The Gardeners Gazette 16(8): 4-5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1998). Uses of Compost in Agriculture. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 1998.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1997). Chile Pepper Species: Botany and Taxonomy. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 1997.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1997). Chrysanthemum White Rust Disease. Bay Area Chrysanthemum Growers Association Cooperative. 10. 1997.
  • de la Fuente, Maria; Buchanan, M.; Cranford, D. (1997). Compost and Manure: Organic Matter, Nitrogen Management and Disease Suppression. The Foghorn: The Voice of CAFF's Lighthouse Farm Network. Community Alliance with Family Farmers, Central Coast Chapter. 56: 12-96.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1997). Compost and Plant Disease Suppression. The Foghorn: The Voice of CAFF's Lighthouse Farm Network. Community Alliance with Family Farmers, Central Coast Chapter. 52
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1997). "Composting Process for Mushroom Production." The Broadcaster 17: 7-8.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1997). Diagnosis of Plant Diseases in the Garden. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 1997.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1997). Disease Suppression in Vegetable and Field Crops with Compost Amendments. Rural Development Center Training Manual.: 85-89.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1997). "Maria's Corner: Tip of the Month. Quick in situ soil-borne pathogens identification in the garden." The Gardeners Gazette 15(5): 5.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1997). "Maria's Corner: Tip of the Month. Why Plant Anatomy and Physiology?" The Gardeners Gazette 15(2): 3.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1997). "Maria's Corner: Tip of the Month: Compost Suppresses Soil-borne Diseases in the Garden." The Gardeners Gazette 15(9): 4.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1997). Producción de Hortalizas en el Patio de Nuestra Casa o Vecindario: Parte I, Parte II & Parte III. Santa Clara County, Department of Human Resources. 15. 1997.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1997). The Biology of Edible Fungi. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 1997.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1997). Treasure Hunt – The 3 P's: Pest, Plants & Pesticides. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 1997.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1997). Treasure Hunt â?? The 3 P's: Pest, Plants & Pesticides. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 1997.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1996). Agricultural Production for Urban Areas. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 1996.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1996). Common Diseases for Pepper & Related Vegetable Crops. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 1996.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1996). Effect of Compost on Plant Disease Suppression. Proceedings of the UC Workshop on Compost Use for Pest Management in Agriculture, . Ornamental Horticulture Education Continuing Conference (OHECC), Davis, CA.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1996). Effect of Compost on Plant Disease Suppression. Proceedings of the UC Workshop on Compost Use for Pest Management in Agriculture, . Ornamental Horticulture Education Continuing Conference (OHECC), Davis, CA.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1996). Effects of Compost on Plant Disease Suppression. UCCE Santa Clara Farm Advisor. 1996.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1996). "Maria's Corner: Tip of the Month. What is Plant Pathology?" The Gardeners Gazette 14(11): 4.
  • de la Fuente, Maria (1996). "Trends and Changes from the Deciduous Fruits Field Station to the Bay Area Research and Extension Center, in Santa Clara, CA." The Broadcaster 16: 2-3.

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