Pursuit Grows for More Avocado Production in Florida Posted by Growing Produce Staff|December 15, 2024 University of Florida researchers secure $5 million USDA grant to expand avocado production into Central Florida and combat Laurel wilt disease.Read More
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New Efforts Grow To Help Protect the U.S. Avocado Industry Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 22, 2024 A multistate survey from researchers seeks to find out more about avocado disease management.
Can a Supercomputer Help Save Florida Avocados? Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 19, 2020 Learn more about a new app being developed to guide growers and industry stakeholders on how to best tackle laurel wilt disease.
Focus Sharpens to Defend Florida Avocados From Deadly Disease Posted by Paul Rusnak|January 22, 2019 Researchers are confident drone-based, remote imaging technology can help growers by sensing laurel wilt disease symptoms — before they appear.
Scientist Uncovers Chilling Side of Deadly Avocado Disease Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 15, 2017 Lab tests indicate laurel wilt pathogen grows faster in the fall and winter.
Can Avocados Be Saved from Deadly Laurel Wilt Disease? Posted by Paul Rusnak|August 3, 2017 Scientists from Florida and California are on the case and collaborating.
Beetle Battle Burgeoning for South Florida Avocado Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|April 20, 2017 Scientists identify more species of pests that vector deadly fungus.
New Discovery Smells Like Victory for Florida Avocado Growers Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 27, 2017 Scientists find naturally occurring repellent that could keep disease-carrying beetles at bay.
Avocado Tree Killer On The Move In Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 6, 2016 Devastating laurel wilt disease now reported in 61 of 67 counties.
How To Build A Better Beetle Trap Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 3, 2016 UF/IFAS study on luring, snaring the notorious redbay ambrosia beetle earns prestigious award.
Newly Found Algorithm Might Be Key To Saving Ailing Avocado Trees Posted by Paul Rusnak|November 16, 2015 UF/IFAS scientists say formula would help spot specimens infected with laurel wilt disease before visible symptoms appear.
Deadly Disease Cutting Down Florida Avocado Trees Likely To Push Up Prices Posted by Paul Rusnak|July 17, 2015 The economic impacts of laurel wilt disease management costly for domestic producers.
Eyes In The Sky Provide Early Detection Of Destructive Avocado Disease Posted by Paul Rusnak|May 27, 2015 Study using multispectral photography helps scientists successfully scout out laurel wilt-affected trees.
UAVs, Dogs Called In To Battle Deadly Avocado Fungus By Growing Produce Staff|March 18, 2015 Florida International University researchers team modern technology with man’s best friend to hunt down and detect laurel wilt disease.
New Study Gives Uplifting Lowdown On Laurel Wilt Posted by Paul Rusnak|September 18, 2012 Though laurel wilt remains a top concern for Florida avocado growers, a new University of Florida study is cause for […]
Ag Officials Track Laurel Wilt Disease To South Florida Posted by Paul Rusnak|February 28, 2011 The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) has positively identified the presence of laurel wilt disease, […]
