2019 Citrus Expo – August 14-15, 2019 North Ft. Myers, FL
UF/IFAS Citrus Educational Sessions
Wednesday, August 14 (afternoon session)
There’s amazing (science) inside Florida OJ!
Use of LB8-9 Sugar Belle® juice in OJ processing
Bigger is not always better: Large-scale rootstock evaluations on Ridge and Flat
Structural roots and HLB: Implications for young tree management
Can we do anything about fruit drop?
HLB-affected citrus response to frequent irrigation and varied fertilization in Central Florida
Effect of irrigation water acidification and soil pH on citrus nutrient availability
Planting densities, fertilization methods and irrigation systems for sweet orange production in the Indian River District
What is in the box?
Thursday, August 15 (morning session)
Citrus black spot inoculum in the canopy
Possible IPM approaches to pest management under HLB.
Bt toxins for suppression of the Asian citrus psyllid
Can RNA interference technology contribute to controlling Asian citrus psyllid in Florida?
Lebbeck mealybug, a new pest management challenge in Florida citrus
An Update on UF/IFAS CREC Citrus Scion Varieties
The economics of mesh bags for protecting young citrus trees
Growing young citrus trees under individual protective covers: What we know after 18 months
The economics of mesh bags for protecting young citrus trees
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