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UF/IFAS breeders release six new citrus greening-tolerant varieties, help growers battle HLB


May 15, 2026

Six new citrus greening-tolerant citrus varieties will soon be available for Florida growers, thanks to research by University of Florida breeders. Citrus greening, also known as Huanglongbing (HLB) has devastated Florida’s citrus industry ... READ MORE

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