UF Scientist Gmitter Discusses Citrus Genome Sequencing

Dan Citrus, Florida

University of Florida researcher Fred Gmitter

University of Florida researcher Fred Gmitter is the leader of a successful international research effort to assemble the genome sequences for two citrus varieties. In this interview with Southeast AgNet’s Ernie Neff, he tells what the sequence is in layman’s terms, gives credit to grower groups for funding that sparked the effort, and describes the significance of the accomplishment.


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