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UF breakthrough against greening disease looks to help citrus farms recover
Greening disease was introduced in the late 90s to Florida, and has had detrimental effects on citrus production.
Major Florida grower to end citrus operations after years of hurricanes and tree disease
A major grower said this week it was abandoning its citrus growing operations, reflecting the headwinds Florida's signature ...
Researchers test genetically edited citrus tree that controls insects responsible for greening
Scientists at the University of Florida are testing a new type of citrus tree that can fight off the tiny insects responsible ...
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UF Scientists claim 'breakthrough' that could cure citrus 'greening' disease
Years ago, his orange grove was killed off by the disease, which is identified by a yellowing of leaves ... s ending its citrus crop next year after years of hurricanes and tree disease.
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UF researchers explore breakthrough approach to combat devastating citrus greening disease
The approach involves inserting a gene into a citrus tree that produces a protein that can kill baby Asian citrus psyllids, the bugs that transmit the greening disease ... of a leaf where the ...
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Major Florida grower to end citrus operations after years of hurricanes and tree disease
A major grower said this week it was abandoning its citrus growing operations, reflecting the headwinds Florida's signature crops are facing following a series of hurricanes and tree diseases.