Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing, HLB)
Huanglongbing (also known as HLB or citrus greening) is a disease affecting citrus production all over the globe. Citrus greening affects all citrus cultivars and causes tree decline, a serious threat to Florida's citrus industry. The disease is believed to be caused by the bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. The Asian citrus psyllid transmits the bacterium and is found throughout Florida.
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- 2022–2023 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Planting New Citrus Groves in Florida in the Era of Citrus Greening
- 2024–2025 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Huanglongbing (Citrus Greening)
- Floridians' Perceptions of GMOs: GMOs and Florida Citrus
- Impact of Citrus Greening on Citrus Operations in Florida
- Individual Protective Covers (IPCs) for Young Tree Protection from the HLB Vector, the Asian Citrus Psyllid
- Irrigation Management of HLB-Affected Trees
- The Economics of Planting New Citrus Groves in Florida in the Era of HLB
- Tree Assistance Program For Florida Citrus Greening
- Use of Gibberellic Acid to Improve Health and Productivity of HLB-Affected ‘Valencia’ Trees
- Use of Gibberellic Acid Treatments to Improve Health and Yield of HLB-Affected Sweet Orange Trees (Part 1 of 2)
- Use of Gibberellic Acid Treatments to Improve Health and Yield of HLB-Affected Sweet Orange Trees: Concerns and Considerations (Part 2 of 2)
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