Tag: CRISPR

In the battle against citrus greening, consumers will tell growers their perceptions of genetic editing

by Brad Buck
March 26, 2025

With the citrus industry at a crossroads, growers are looking for any solution to cope with the deadly citrus greening disease. Scientists see genetic editing – and in particular CRISPR technology -- as one potential avenue to rescue Florida’s ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Health & Nutrition
Tags: Bachir Kassas, Biotechnology, Citrus, Consumers, CRISPR, Crop Transformation Center, Food And Resource Economics Department, Gene Editing, Genetic Modification, Growers, Orange Juice, Preferences, Study, Survey

Heqiang “Alfred” Huo Promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure

by Stella Canfield
August 30, 2024

Heqiang “Alfred” Huo has been promoted to associate professor with tenure at the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) Mid-Florida Research and Education Center (MREC). This significant achievement highlights ... READ MORE

Category: Horticulture
Tags: Alfred Huo, Biotechnology, CRISPR, Environmental Horticulture, Heqiang Huo, Huo Lab, Promotion

Microbiology Professor Appointed Chair For Developing Trees Resistant to Citrus Greening

by Ruth Hohl Borger
September 12, 2023

LAKE ALFRED, Fla. --- Working at the cell level to develop a disease- resistant citrus tree holds great promise and potential for the Florida citrus industry. Nian Wang, professor of microbiology and cell science, is one of the world’s most ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: Borger, Citrus Greening Disease, Citrus Research And Education Center, CRISPR, Disease Resistance, Graves Eminent Scholar Chair In Biotechnology, Microbiology And Cell Science, Microcell, Nian Wang, Ruth-borger

MREC Publication Update

by Caroline Warwick
October 2, 2017

Summer proved to be a prolific time for MREC faculty publishing research. Since May, faculty members have published 14 journal articles on topics ranging from entomology to education. A list of recent publications can be found below: ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS Research
Tags: Bio Control, Biotechnology, CRISPR, Entemology, Publication, Research

Microbiologist at UF/IFAS Citrus REC works toward a successful greening treatment

by Brad Buck
July 11, 2017

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- In the same year the University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center celebrates its 100th anniversary, Nian Wang believes he may be close to finding the “off switch” for greening, the disease devastating ... READ MORE

Category: UF/IFAS
Tags: 100th Anniversary, Citrus Research And Education Center, CRISPR, Gene Editing, Greening, Microbiology And Cell Science, Microcell, News, Nian Wang

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