Disease Resistance Development to be Addressed at Citrus Expo

Dan August 8, 2012 Citrus, Citrus Expo News, Florida, General

Jude Grosser of the University of Florida previews his Aug. 15 Citrus Expo presentation about the development of disease-resistant trees. Resistance is being sought to HLB, canker, blight and other diseases.

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