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Microbiology Professor Appointed Chair For Developing Trees Resistant to Citrus Greening


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

UF-led team mobilizes to save super-rare tree on the brink of extinction


February 22, 2018

GAINESVILLE, Fla. --- The Florida torreya is the most endangered tree in North America. And it may soon disappear entirely. But scientists such as the University of Florida’s Jason Smith are ready to fight for the species, which is a critical ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Forests, UF/IFAS Research
Tags: CRISPR, Jason Smith, News, School Of Forest Resources And Conservation, Torreya

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


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