Positive Results with Nanotechnology in Citrus Production

Randall Weiseman June 3, 2015 Citrus, Florida, Fruits, Specialty Crops

Jonathan Brown

Nanotechnology is being used in citrus production, and according to Jonathan Brown with Bethel Farms in Arcadia, he has been pleased with the results. He explains what this is and how it works.

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