3+ week, 4+ day ago   (327+ words) Daniel Cooper August 18, 2026Nutrition, Research, soil Researchers have discovered a soil bacterium that helps citrus plants grow by releasing a natural chemical signal that improves the plant’s ability to take up nutrients. The finding could lead to new biological products designed…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (217+ words) Citrus Industry Magazine Proline biostimulation is the application of the amino acid proline to plants to help them resist harsh environmental conditions like freezing cold, drought and high salt. It works by stabilizing plant cells, boosting internal defenses and improving…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (192+ words) As citrus growers continue searching for varieties that can perform under huanglongbing (HLB) pressure, researchers are looking beyond tree survival. Fruit quality, flavor and consumer acceptance are becoming increasingly important parts of the equation. A new study evaluated several HLB-tolerant…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (243+ words) Daniel Cooper July 31, 2026Cold Hardy, Events, Georgia A part of Georgia’s citrus crop lies in the southeastern part of the state. Aubrey Shirley, University of Georgia (UGA) Tattnall County Extension coordinator, believes that portion is continuing to grow. The main threat…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (229+ words) Daniel Cooper July 29, 2026Research, Varieties Many people throw away citrus peels because they are too bitter to eat raw, but this outer layer of the fruit’s skin is a rich source of many sought-after beneficial compounds. The peel is in demand…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (486+ words) Daniel Cooper July 27, 2026Florida Department of Citrus Shannon Shepp, Florida Department of Citrus executive director, recently discussed the renewed sense of optimism being felt in the Florida citrus industry due to recent positive developments. One of the reasons for optimism is…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (619+ words) Daniel Cooper July 21, 2026Nutrition By Flavia Tabay Zambon and Paulo Eduardo Branco Paiva Florida’s citrus industry has faced severe decline due to huanglongbing (HLB, also known as citrus greening). Production has dropped 92% since the 2003–04 season, according to the U.S. Department…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (375+ words) Morgan Cole July 21, 2026Citrus Citrus breeders have increased the volume of varieties in development over the years in the search for HLB-resistant lines. This work has yielded results, but also more selections for growers to evaluate. For the past several years,…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (272+ words) Daniel Cooper July 20, 2026Events, Florida The University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) hosted a bamboo field day in July at Phillip Rucks Citrus Nursery in Frostproof. Scientists at the UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (251+ words) Freezing temperatures remain one of the biggest threats to citrus production, especially in Florida and other regions where sudden cold snaps can severely damage trees. New research suggests that seaweed-based biostimulants may help citrus trees better withstand freezing conditions. Researchers…...