Latest Videos
Combining IPCs and Brassinosteroids to prolong young citrus tree health.
Speaker: Dr. Fernando Alferez, Associate Professor in Weed Science at the UF/IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee.
Dr. Alferez presents the latest information on the combined use of IPCs and Brassinosteroids in two scenarios. First, the use of Brassinosteroids to prolong tree health after IPC removal under HLB conditions. Second, the combined use of IPCs and Brassinosteroids to recover HLB-infected young citrus trees, giving these trees a second chance to become productive.
Harnessing Host Tolerance for Long-Term Management of Huanglongbing in Citrus.
Speaker: Dr. Nabil Killiny, Associate Professor in Plant Pathology at the Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred.
- Dissecting Tolerance Mechanisms to the Pathogen
Uncovering physiological, molecular, and genetic elements in tolerant citrus varieties that limit infection or disease progression caused by HLB. - Understanding Tolerance to the Vector
Identifying traits in tolerant citrus varieties that deter or limit infestation by the Asian citrus psyllid including visual, olfactory, or structural defenses. - Transferring Tolerance to Commercial Cultivars
Exploring conventional breeding, marker-assisted selection, and biotechnological approaches like gene editing or grafting with transgenic rootstocks) to introduce and stabilize tolerance traits in commercially important citrus varieties.
Breaking the HLB Cycle: CUPS as a Practical Solution for Sustainable Citrus Production
Speaker: Dr. Arnold Schumann, Professor, UF-IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred
Dr. Schumann discussed the advancements in Citrus Under Protective Screen (CUPS) production systems, highlighting the transition from research to commercial implementation. He will cover the benefits and challenges of CUPS, as well as best practices for Florida citrus growers wanting to use the technology. Among other topics, he will highlight:
- A new CUPSchat chatbot will be introduced as a modern, unified knowledge base for 11 years of CUPS in Florida
- Tips for effective pest spraying in CUPS
- Understanding how hurricane winds affect CUPS structures
Educational Videos
- Current progress in improving citrus resistance against HLB.
by Dr. Nian Wang, UF-IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. - Managing Aggressive Weeds in Citrus: Long-Term Solutions and Practical Approaches.
by Dr. Ramdas Kanissery, UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. - Research Update on OTC injections.
by Dr. Ute Albrecht, UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. - Options For Planting Profitable Citrus Now and in the Near Future.
by Dr. Jude Grosser, UF-IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center, Lake Alfred - Improving citrus soil health: methods and considerations
by Dr. Sarah Strauss, UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. - Artificial intelligence- (AI-) enabled technologies for precision citrus management.
by Dr. Ioannis Ampatzidis, UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee - Evaluating Brassinosteroids to improve citrus fruit quality and tree protection under HLB.
by Dr. Fernando Alferez, UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. - Late summer citrus canopy disease considerations.
by Dr. Megan Dewdney, UF-IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred - An introduction to carbon markets.
by Dr. Tara Wade, UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee - The economics of Oxytetracycline (OTC) applications and crop insurance.
by Dr. Ariel Singerman, UF-IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. - The 5Rs of sustainable citrus production in the era of HLB.
by Dr. Davie Kadyampakeni, UF-IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. - Improving Weed Management in Citrus During Mid-Summer: Practical Tips and Strategies
by Dr. Ramdas Kanissery with UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. - Vector-transmitted citrus pathogens, diagnosis and management options.
by Dr. Ozgur Batuman, UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. - Cover Crops in Tree Crops: Cover crop management, logistics, and impact on soil microbes. (13:42)
by Dr. Sarah Strauss, UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. - Cover Crops in Tree Crops: Utilizing cover crops for weed suppression. (44:06)
by Dr. Ramdas Kanissery, UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. - Cover Crops in Tree Crops: Cover Crops in Tree Crop Production: Calculating Costs and Benefits. (1:16:18)
by Dr. Tara Wade and Dr Shourish Chakravarty, UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. - Cover Crops in Tree Crops: Cover crops' effect on nutrient availability and distribution. (1:58:30)
by Dr. Davie Kadyampakeni, UF-IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred. - Winter Weather: Winter weather watch, Ag weather forecasts, and Freeze protection.
by Chris Oswalt, Multi-County Citrus Extension Agent in Central Florida - Winter Weather: Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN), and Cold protection and irrigation tools.
by Rick Lusher, Director of the Florida Automated Weather Network (FAWN) - Evolving management of Asian citrus psyllid and interactions with citrus pest complex.
by Dr. Jawwad Qureshi, UF-IFAS Southwest Florida Research and Education Center in Immokalee. - Silicon - A beneficial nutrient for citrus production.
by Dr. Muhammad Adnan Shahid, UF-IFAS North Florida Research and Education Center in Quincy - Promising New Fresh Market and Processing Varieties that You Can Grow Now and in the Near Future.
by Dr. Jude Grosser and Fred Gmitter, UF-IFAS Citrus Research & Education Center in Lake Alfred