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UF/IFAS Citrus Research

UF/IFAS Citrus Research

Tip of the Week 2024

November 

Apply Brassinosteroids to Improve Hamlin Brix
By Fernando Alferez and Divya Aryal

Australian Lime Interstocks to Combat HLB
By Ozgur Batuman, Sanju Kunwar and Ana Redondo

October 

How Produce Safety Rule Changes Will Impact Your Operation
By Taylor O’Bannon, Clara Diekman and Michelle Danyluk

Understanding EPA’s Herbicide Strategy
By Lauren Diepenbrock and Brett Bultemeier

Reduce Post-Hurricane Fruit Drop With PGRs
By Tripti Vashisth and Taylor Livingston

Plan to Attend the Millennium Block Field Day
By Robin Koestoyo

How to Help Trees Recover From High Winds
By Christopher Vincent


September 

What To Do if Brown Rot Surprises You
By Megan Dewdney

Nutrients for Improving Fruit Growth and Quality
By Tripti Vashisth, Jeff Brecht, Yu Wang and Faisal Shahzad

The Best Defense for Mitigating Preharvest Fruit Drop
By Tripti Vashisth

Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo Presentations Available Online
By Michael E. Rogers


August

Getting a Handle on the Giant Swallowtail
By Amir Rezazadeh

Insights on Soil Amendments, Soil pH and Nutrient Availability
By Davie Kadyampakeni, Tripti Vashisth, and Duplicate Sambani

New HLB Publication at the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
By Michael E. Rogers

Visit the UF/IFAS Citrus Extension Booth at the Citrus & Specialty Crop Expo
By Jamie D. Burrow and Michaela Ivy


July

Citrus Nutrient Research Update
By Davie Kadyampakeni, Muhammad Shahid and Alisheikh Atta

Using Herbicides in Hot Weather
By Ramdas Kanissery

Chlorpyrifos Update for Growers
By Brett Bultemeier and Lauren Diepenbrock

Reduce Fruit Drop From Phytophthora-Induced Brown Rot
By Chris Oswalt

ACP Management in High-Density Plantings
By Jawwad Qureshi 


June

Cover Crops for Managing HLB
By Davie Kadyampakeni and Miurel Brewer

Herbicide Application During Rainy Weather
By Ramdas Kanissery

Pest Management in CUPS
By Jawwad Qureshi

How to Prevent Fruit Splitting
By Amir Rezazadeh


May 

Managing Chilli Thrips in CUPS
By Lauren Diepenbrock

How to Address Sectoring in Trunk-Injected Trees
By Ute Albrecht and Larissa Nunes Citrus

Dealing With Drought Stress
By Amir Rezazadeh 


April

Where to Watch for Diaprepes Root Weevil
By Larry Duncan

Covering the Basics of Summer Cover Crops
By Sarah Strauss 

Optimizing Organic Nutrient Sources
By Davie Kadyampakeni

Protect Trees With Particle Films
By Christopher Vincent

Don’t Miss the Florida Citrus Show!
By Robin Koestoyo


March

Protect Developing Fruit From Lebbeck Mealybugs
By Lauren Diepenbrock

Register for the 2024 Florida Citrus Growers’ Institute
By Chris Oswalt

Find UF/IFAS Citrus Resources Online
By Michael E. Rogers

Irrigation During the Dry Season to Increase Yield of HLB Trees
By Tripti Vashisth and Mary Sutton


February

Establishing Clean Breaks and Verification in Packinghouses
By Clara Diekman, Taylor O’Bannon and Michelle Danyluk

Update on Chlorpyrifos Use
By Brett Bultemeier, Mike Aerts and Lauren Diepenbrock

Tips for Trunk Injection of Oxytetracycline
By Ute Albrecht and Ozgur Batuman

PGRs: Multipurpose Tools for Citrus Improvement
By Tripti Vashisth


January

How to Enhance Pre-emergent Herbicide Performance
By Ramdas Kanissery and Robert Riefer

Planning Pointers for Insect Management
By Lauren Diepenbrock

Irrigation Strategy to Enhance Fruit Growth and Retention
By Tripti Vashisth

HLB-Affected Trees Use Less Water
By Davie Kadyampakeni 

Mulch Suppresses Psyllids in Young Trees
By Jawwad A. Qureshi, Lauren Diepenbrock and Davie Kadyampakeni