Tag: Citrus growers

A protein can help make some citrus more tolerant to the deadly citrus greening disease – and it’s safe


October 29, 2025

Greening disease has devastated the citrus crop in Florida, but University of Florida scientists are using genes from another plant and putting them into Hamlin oranges to develop citrus plants that fight the disease. Scientists have developed ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Pests & Disease
Tags: AtNPR1, Citrus, Citrus Greening Disease, Citrus Growers, Crop Transformation Center, Eric Triplett, Greening Resistant, Greening Tolerant, Hamlin Oranges, Microbiology And Cell Science, NuCitrus, Pathogen, Symptoms, Toxic, Transgenic, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Food And Drug Administration, USDA Research Farm, Zhonglin Mou
Citrus hanging on tree in grove

Hats Off to Citrus Breeders, Researchers, and Growers


May 13, 2025

Citrus breeders work in collaboration with industry partners, marketers, and growers to ensure new varieties have a pathway to success. From a breeders’ standpoint developing a marketable variety involves balancing horticultural traits, consumer ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Crops, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension
Tags: Citrus, Citrus Growers, Citrus Trees, SV Ag Update, Taylor County Extension, UF/IFAS Extension

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