Looking for HLB Answers in ‘Escape’ Citrus Trees

Ernie Neff May 15, 2013 Citrus, Florida

University of Florida scientist Fred Gmitter and others plan soon to begin research into “escape” trees that have stayed productive while most around them have succumbed to HLB. Gmitter discusses the origins of the research project and what the research might uncover.

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