Florida Grower Citrus Show 2020
The Florida Grower Citrus Show is an annual event focused on the latest research into citrus production, including HLB.
Citrus growers and industry experts from across the state of Florida gather to network, learn new methods and ideas, and find ways to improve their respective businesses. UF/IFAS has been a long-time partner and participant in the Florida Grower Citrus Show.
UF/IFAS Involvement in the Florida Grower Citrus Show
These resources feature insight and expertise from UF/IFAS citrus horticulture professionals.
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Advanced Horticulture
- How to Use the New Rootstock Selection Guide
Dr. Rhuanito Ferrrezi | UF/IFAS IRREC - Irrigation Management Considerations for Citrus
Dr. Davie Kadyampakeni | UF/IFAS CREC - HLB-Associated Fruit Drop and What We Can Do About It
Dr. Tripti Vashith | UF/IFAS CREC - Hands-On Training with Soil Moisture Sensors, and Tips from the Field
Dr. Charles Barrett | UF/IFAS NFREC-SV - Planting Density Trials at the UF-IFAS IRREC Research Grove
Dr. Rhuanito Ferrrezi | UF/IFAS IRREC
- How to Use the New Rootstock Selection Guide
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Bacteriacides, Cover Crops, and Root Health
- Gators Citrus Club
Mayra Rivas | UF/IFAS - Cover Crop in Citrus - Considerations, Challenges, and Preliminary Data
Sarah Straus | UF/IFAS SWFREC - Root Architectures - Growth of Valencia Trees Propagated on Different Rootstocks
Dr. Ute Albrech | UF/IFAS SWFREC - Measuring Root Growth and Development in Indian River Grapefruit
Dr. Lorenzo Rossi | UF/IFAS IRREC
- Gators Citrus Club
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New Technologies
- Water and Water Technologies (video)
Dr. Randy Nieds | USDA-ARS, Fort Pierce - Precision Farming Techniques for Citrus Production
Dr. Yiannis Ampatzidis | UF/IFAS SWFREC
- Water and Water Technologies (video)
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Pest Disease and Management
- Sensible Sprays - Keeping Resistance in Check, and Contribution of Biocontrols
Dr. Lukasz Stelinski | UF/IFAS/CREC - Efficacy Spraying Strategies for Psyllid Management Using Fungal Biopesticides
Dr. Pasco Avery | UF/IFAS IRREC - Citrus Tristeza Virus Reminder
Dr. Amit Levy | UF/IFAS CREC - Controlling Primary HLB Infection
Mike Irey | U.S. Sugar Corporation
- Sensible Sprays - Keeping Resistance in Check, and Contribution of Biocontrols
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Variety Improvement, Field Testing, and Postharvest
- Progress in the USDA Scion Breeding Program
Dr. Ed Stover | USDA-ARS USHRL - Progress in the USDA Rootstock Breeding Program
Dr. Kim Bowman | USDA-ARS USHRL - Update on Grapefruit Improvement in the HLB-Era
Dr. Jude Grosser | UF/IFAS CREC - Update on Rootstock Improvement for the HLB-Era
Dr. Jude Grosser | UF/IFAS CREC - pH of New Selections and Degreening Field Results
Dr. Mark Ritenour | UF/IFAS IRREC
- Progress in the USDA Scion Breeding Program