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UF/IFAS Citrus Research

UF/IFAS Citrus Research

Tip of the Week 2023

December

A Tool to Help Assess Tree Health
By Tripti Vashisth, Taylor Livingston and Jamie Burrow

Potassium and Silicon Improve Cold Hardiness
By Muhammad Shahid 

Timing Insecticide Applications for Best Effects
By Lukasz Stelinski

Root Nutrient and Fertilization Guidelines for HLB-Affected Trees
By Davie Kadyampakeni, Lorenzo Rossi and Alan Wright

November

Combination of Essential Oils and Kaolin to Control Psyllids
By Xavier Martini and Romain Exilien

Prolong the Health of Young Citrus Trees
By Fernando Alferez, Ute Albrecht, Ozgur Batuman, Jawwad Qureshi and Saoussen Ben Abdallah

Follow Flower Bud Induction Advisories
By Tripti Vashisth

Uncovering the Cause of Greasy-Green on Grapefruit
By Megan Dewdney, Mark A. Ritenour and Liliana M. Cano

October

Brassinosteroids Can Improve Juice Quality and Fruit Yield
By Fernando Alferez and Divya Aryal

Improve Fruit Yields and Juice Quality
By Davie Kadyampakeni and Megan Dewdney

Increase Yield With Shade
By Christopher Vincent, Yu Wang and Nabil Killiny

Trunk Injection Wounding: What You Need to Know
By Ute Albrecht and Leigh Archer

Optimize Zinc and Potassium Applications to Prevent Fruit Drop
By Fernando Alferez, Daniel Boakye, Murillo De Sousa and Pablo Orozco

September

Trunk Injection: Rootstock vs. Scion
By Ute Albrecht, Larissa Nunes and Gabriel Pugina

Participate in Variety Displays and Field Days
By Peter Chaires

Prevent and Recover From Hurricane Damage
By Christopher Vincent, Tripti Vashisth and Gillian Zeng Michalczyk

Soil Moisture Sensors Improve Irrigation
By Davie Kadyampakeni, Sandra M. Guzmán and Ajia Paolillo

August

Brown Rot Could Be on the Horizon for Florida
By Megan Dewdney

Connecting Research for Better HLB Management Results
By Megan Dewdney

How to Access the All In For Citrus Podcast
By Ruth Borger

Connect and Learn at the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
By Jamie D. Burrow and Ruth Borger

Biologically-Based Management of Citrus Pests
By Jawwad Qureshi

July

Improve Irrigation Scheduling for Better Tree Response
By Davie Kadyampakeni

Hurricane Preparedness for Citrus Groves: Part Two
By Mongi Zekri, Robert E. Rouse and Jonathan H. Crane

Capitalize on Cooperative Research
By Larry Duncan

Hurricane Preparedness for Citrus Groves: Part 1
By Mongi Zekri, Robert E. Rouse and Jonathan H. Crane 

June

Managing Micronutrients in HLB-Affected Trees
By Davie Kadyampakeni

Build Resilience in HLB-Affected Hamlin Trees
By Taylor Livingston and Tripti Vashisth

Safeguarding Citrus From Heat Stress
By Amir Rezazadeh

May

Update on Snail Management in Citrus
By Lauren Diepenbrock

Help Trees Weather Heat With Particle Film
By Sharpton Toussaint and Christopher Vincent

Determine Tree Health With Canopy Assist
By Amit Levy and Tripti Vashisth

Considerations for High-Density Citrus Plantings
By Amir Rezazadeh

Preparing for Summer Cover Crops
By Sarah Strauss

April

IPCs and Citrus Varieties
By Fernando Alferez

Gibberellic Acid Applications: Day vs. Night
By Alessandro Franco, Faisal Shahzad and Tripti Vashisth

CUPS Irrigation and Fertilization for Grapefruit
By Rhuanito S. Ferrarezi and Mark A. Ritenour

Don’t Miss the Florida Grower Citrus Show
By Ron Cave

March

Should Florida Growers Be Worried About Lime Swallowtail?
By Lauren Diepenbrock

Citrus Institute: One-Stop Learning Opportunity for Growers
By Ruth Borger

Citrus Industry Impacts Florida’s Economy
By Julio Cruz, João-Pedro Ferreira and Christa Court

Top 10 Best Practices for Trunk Injection
By Ute Albrecht

February

Revised Approach to Reduce ACP Management Costs
By Lukasz Stelinski

Irrigation Guidelines for Growers
By Ajia Paolillo

OLL Sweet Oranges Producing Pre-HLB Fruit Quality
By Jude Grosser, Fred Gmitter and Maria Brenelli

Prepare for the Possibility of Postbloom Fruit Drop
By Megan M. Dewdney

January

Sting Nematodes and IPCs
By Larry Duncan and Fernando Alferez

Planning Your 2023 Pest Management
By Lauren Diepenbrock

Postharvest Water Requirements for Packers
By Clara Diekman, Micah Gallagher, Taylor O’Bannon and Michelle Danyluk

Get the Timing Right for Gibberellic Acid Applications
By Tripti Vashisth

Oak Mulch Can Improve Florida Flatwoods Soil
By Lorenzo Rossi