Varieties & Rootstocks
Improved tolerance to devastating disease a major feature of US-1516.
Annual survey shows interest in breakthroughs becoming more intense.
Process is under way to expand unique production method.
Annual report reveals marked decrease in nursery output.
Defining cutting-edge sweet selections presenting problem for growers, processors.
Whether it’s industry acceptance or a business necessity, the number of operations registering to grow exclusive selections is increasing.
More UF/IFAS-developed varieties coming to fruition thanks to long-term undertaking by growers, stakeholders.
Nearly a decade of HLB experience now factored into revised resource.
Well-vetted variety is finding its sweet spot amid today’s HLB-influenced production practices.
Inside move could put producers in prime scoring position.
American/Western Fruit Grower Editor Dave Eddy provides a family review of some of the citrus varieties.
Meetings set to support launch of rapid release program’s third suite of new varieties.
Meet the newest group of UF/IFAS FAST TRACK release candidates.
Unique Gainesville, FL-based breeding program focusing on mandarin hybrids.
Variety display day results show Florida citrus research and development is on the right track.
Unique approaches and techniques being employed to sustain and squeeze more out of critical research.
Rapid increase of new scion varieties becoming a challenge.
Demand for inventory to rise as USDA’s Tree Assistance Program pushes new plantings.
Five HLB-tolerant rootstocks to be evaluated in three main growing regions of Florida.