Scientists studied tolerance to huanglongbing under field conditions in trees of commercial citrus scion/rootstock combinations. All trees showed symptoms of HLB and tested positive for the Candidatus ...

Citrus cultivation relies heavily on the performance of rootstocks, which significantly influence fruit quality by modulating growth, water-use efficiency, and disease resistance. The interaction ...

Citrus is the world’s most economically significant fruit crop, but it faces various environmental adversities that restrict its distribution. Grafting is a crucial factor in enhancing citrus ...

Dwarf citrus trees make it possible to grow fresh fruit in small spaces, offering container-friendly options that thrive ...

In this intriguing exploration, we delve into the unique flavors of fruit grown from citrus rootstock. Join us on a taste-testing journey as we discover how these fruits differ from their grafted ...

KJZZ examines the storied history of the state’s five C’s — copper, cotton, cattle, citrus and climate — and the role they ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract • Background and Aims Studies of the plasticity of functional root traits involved in resource acquisition have focused mainly on root length ...

While familiarity with the term “grafting” is widespread among gardeners, a true understanding of what grafting is and why it is done is not so common. In a nutshell, grafting is a horticultural ...

FORT PIERCE, FL - The citrus disease huanglongbing (HLB) is endemic in Florida, where it is estimated that more than 80% of citrus trees are currently infected. Largely as a result of this devastating ...