Even with all the challenges in citrus right now there is still lots to give thanks for. In these two special features airing on the network Thanksgiving Day, we speak with two long-time citrus researchers at University of Florida’s Citrus Research and Education Center about the importance of research assistance provided by scores of doctorate and post-doctorate students at the Center. Dr Larry Duncan (photo left) and Dr Ron Brlansky (photo right) agree, these students represent a big cross section of the future of citrus research, globally.