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Citrus Fruit
 Websites presented in alphabetical order Asian Citrus Psyllid (ACP) and Huanglongbing (HLB) 
 Background and news about Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), "a pest that acts as a carrier or vector spreading 'huanglongbing' (HLB), a devastating disease of citrus trees." Includes illustrated publications about ACP and HLB, pest profile, a list of host plants, links to related publications and websites about the pest, and information specific to surveillance and quarantines in San Diego County, California. From the California Department of Food and Agriculture. http://www.cdfa.ca.gov/phpps/acp/ Topics: Crops Last updated Feb 2, 2009 California Citrus Threat
Educational website about huanglongbing (HLB, also known as citrus greening disease), which is transmitted by the Asian citrus psyllid insect, and which has caused destruction to citrus crops. Learn how to identify and combat this threat to home gardens and the citrus industry, and where to report insect and disease findings in California. Includes many photos. From the Citrus Research Board, a California citrus grower program. http://www.californiacitrusthreat.org Topics: Crops Last updated Feb 5, 2009 Citrus Experiment Station Centennial Exhibition
This 2007 exhibit celebrates the centennial of the founding of the University of California Citrus Experiment Station in 1907. Features early history of the citrus fruit research facility, "gems from the Citrus Experiment Station Library," images of exhibit cases and covers of a citrus trade publication, a bibliography, and more. Includes a link to a related citrus history exhibit. Created by librarian Heidi L. Hutchinson of the University of California, Riverside, Libraries. http://library.ucr.edu/?view=collections/spcol/ces Topics: Crops Last updated Apr 14, 2009 Florida Department of Citrus
"The Florida Citrus Commission/Department of Citrus is an executive agency of state government established in 1935." Its site features a history of citrus cultivation in Florida, an illustrated guide to Florida citrus varieties, citrus fruit laws and rules, citrus nutrition facts, news, and recipes. Also provides statistics and research sources, information about dealers and brands, and materials for teachers and students. http://www.floridajuice.com Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening Last updated Sep 21, 2004 Glassy-winged Sharpshooter and Pierce's Disease
Information, links, and news stories (some in audio) about this agricultural pest (Homalodisca coagulata), which can spread diseases to grapevines, almond trees, alfalfa, citrus, and oleanders. Also available in Spanish. From the University of California, Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources. http://news.ucanr.org/mediakits/gwsskit/gwsskit.shtml Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Gardening, Plants, Wine Last updated Sep 23, 2004 Homeowners Guide to Citrus
This site provides tips for growing citrus plants at home. Topics addressed include care of young and established trees (watering, fertilizing, pruning, weed control, and freeze protection), citrus diseases, and citrus pests. Includes images of diseased plants and pests. From Texas A&M University, Kingsville Citrus Center. http://kcc-weslaco.tamu.edu/oldwww/webpages/homeownerguide.htm Topics: Crops, Gardening Last updated Jun 28, 2009 Post-Freeze Citrus Culture/Freeze Damaged Citrus Trees
Advice for the home gardener for dealing with citrus trees that have frozen leaves and fruit. Topics include crop salvage or removal, stripping of frozen fruit, and times and locations for safe pruning. From the University of California Cooperative Extension, Tulare County. http://cetulare.ucdavis.edu/pub/cit0199.htm Topics: Crops Last updated Feb 5, 2007 UltimateCitrus.com: The Ultimate Citrus Page
This site "is your portal to the world of citrus, the most complete index of links to web pages involving the Florida Citrus Industry and other citrus web sites around the world." The site features numerous annotated links on topics such as the citrus industry, orange juice, recipes, growing regions (including Florida, California, Texas, Arizona, Brazil, and Mexico), and weather. From a citrus grower. http://www.ultimatecitrus.com Topics: Crops Last updated Sep 22, 2004 |
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