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. 

• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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
• 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