Category: Citrus

Citrus BMP Implementation in Florida’s Gulf Citrus Production Area: Pesticides (AE473)

A survey was conducted in cooperation with Gulf Citrus Growers Association (GCGA) and FDACS to quantify the current level of BMP implementation and to identify the BMPs that might be adopted with the help of cost-share programs. This 10-page fact sheet describes the survey and discusses the results for pesticide-related BMPs. Written by S. Shukla, R.E. Rouse, S.S. Shukla, E.A. Hanlon, K. Portier, and T.A. Obreza and published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, August 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ae473

Postharvest Decay Control Recommendations for Florida Citrus Fruit (CIR359A/CH081)

Decay of citrus fruit is most often caused by fungal pathogens that grow and develop in the hot and wet conditions typical of the Florida climate. Losses from these diseases can be reduced by the practices discussed in this 6-page revised fact sheet written by Mark A. Ritenour, Jiuxu Zhang, and Megan Dewdney, and published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, February 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ch081

Citrus Black Spot: No Longer an Exotic Disease (PP281)

Citrus black spot is an emerging fungal disease that affects Florida citrus. Various symptom types occur about a month before harvest. Black spot has the potential to cause major economic damage to the fresh fruit industry and significant yield loss on processing varieties. This trifold brochure was written by Megan Dewdney and Jamie Yates, and published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, January 2011.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp281

Sampling for Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) in Florida (ENY857/IN867)

Three techniques are currently in use to sample adult Asian citrus psyllids (ACP). This 7-page illustrated fact sheet by H. A. Arevalo and P. A. Stansly discusses the strengths and weaknesses of each and makes recommendations for routine monitoring of ACP for management purposes. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, September 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in867

Citrus BMP Implementation in Florida’s Gulf Citrus Production Area: Nutrients (AE474)

In 2005 we conducted a survey in cooperation with Gulf Citrus Growers Association and FDACS to quantify the current level of Best Management Practices (BMP) implementation and to identify BMPs that might be adopted if a cost-share program was available. This publication describes the survey and discusses the findings regarding nutrient BMPs. This 11-page fact sheet was written by S. Shukla, R.E. Rouse, S.S. Shukla, E.A. Hanlon, K. Portier, and T.A. Obreza, and published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, August 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ae474

Exotic Citrus Diseases: Early Detection is the Solution to Protecting Florida Citrus (CH202)

This revised illustrated trifold brochure provides key information about Pseudocercospora fruit and leaf spot, sweet orange scab, citrus leprosis virus, citrus variegated chlorosis (CVC), and citrus tristeza virus (CTV) stem pitting. Includes contact information for UF/IFAS Extension citrus experts. Written by R. H. Brlansky, M. M. Dewdney, and J. D. Yates, and published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ch202

PP279/CG088 2011 Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide: Citrus Black Spot

PP279, a 6-page fact sheet by Megan M. Dewdney, Timothy S. Schubert, Mark R. Estes, and Natalia Peres, provides citrus producers with essential information for management of this fungal disease that causes fruit blemishes and significant yield losses — regulatory considerations and recommended chemical controls. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, December 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/cg088

AE467 Grower Expectations of New Technologies for Applications in Precision Horticulture

AE467, a 4-page article by Reza Ehsani, Sindhuja Sankaran, and Cristian Dima, reports the results of a needs assessment focus meeting. It provides a synopsis of perceived apple and orange growers’ needs, expectations, and concerns related to the new technologies being developed for various precision horticulture applications. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, October 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ae467

HS1184 Packinghouse Citrus Black Spot ID / Identificación de la Mancha Negrade los Cítricos en las Plantas de Procesamiento

HS1184, a one-page identification sheet in English and Spanish by Mark Ritenour, Megan Dewdney, Natalia Peres, and Jamie Yates, assists packinghouse graders in the detection of citrus black spot. Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, August 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1184

EENY475/IN858 An Asian citrus psyllid parasitoid Tamarixia radiata (Waterson) (Insecta:Hymenoptera:Eulophidae)

EENY475, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by Rajinder S. Mann and Lukasz L. Stelinski, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this effective parasitoid of the Asian citrus psyllid, a vector for Huanglongbing disease in citrus — distribution, description, life cycle, hosts, and biological control. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in858

EENY033/IN160 Asian Citrus Psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Insecta: Hemiptera: Psyllidae)

Revised! EENY033, an 8-page illustrated fact sheet by F.W. Mead, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this serious pest of citrus which is a vector for citrus greening disease or Huanglongbing — identification, distribution, description, life history, damage, and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, July 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in160

PP277 Citrus Black Spot Management Timing Schedule

PP277, a 2-page illustrated handout by Megan M. Dewdney and Jamie D. Yates, provides a condensed version of citrus black spot management recommendations and application timings for various citrus fungal diseases. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, July 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp277

FE834 The U.S. Orange and Grapefruit Juice Markets: History, Development, Growth, and Change

FE834, a 14-page illustrated fact sheet by Robert A. Morris, tells the story of the successes and failures in the U.S. citrus juice market. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe834

HS1165 IFAS Guidance for Huanglongbing (Greening) Management

HS1165, a 7-page fact sheet by Timothy M. Spann, Ryan A. Atwood, Megan M. Dewdney, Robert C. Ebel, Reza Ehsani, Gary England, Stephen H. Futch, Tim Gaver, Tim Hurner, Chris Oswalt, Michael E. Rogers, Fritz M. Roka, Mark A. Ritenour, Mongi Zekri, Brian J. Boman, Kuang-Ren Chung, Michelle D. Danyluk, Renee Goodrich-Schneider, Kelly T. Morgan, Robert A. Morris, Ronald P. Muraro, Pamela Roberts, Robert E. Rouse, Arnold W. Schumann, Philip A. Stansly, and Lukasz L. Stelinski, provides guidance to the Florida citrus industry in making management decisions regarding huanglongbing (HLB, citrus greening). Published by the UF Department of Horticultural Sciences, June 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/hs1165

PP275 Quick Reference Guide for Foliar Fungicides

PP275, a 2-page illustrated fact sheet by M. M. Dewdney, provides a table of products recommended in the Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide and their effects on foliar fungal diseases, along with key guidelines for fungicide resistance management. Published by the UF Department of Plant Pathology, May 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/pp275

EENY038/IN165 Citrus Leafminer, Phyllocnistis citrella Stainton (Insecta: Lepidoptera: Phyllocnistinae)

Revised! EENY038, a 5-page illustrated fact sheet by J. B. Heppner and Thomas R. Fasulo, is part of the Featured Creatures collection. It describes this potentially serious pest of citrus that was discovered in Florida in 1993 — distribution, description, biology, host plants, damage, survey and management. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Entomology and Nematology, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/in165

FE831 Processed Fruit Marketing Alternatives for Florida Citrus Growers

FE831, a 12-page fact sheet by Robert A. Morris, discusses several options available for pricing citrus fruit, tradeoffs between risk and gain for each, and potential issues for the future of citrus pricing. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, April 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe831

AE248 Fertilizer Application Best Management Practices for Citrus Grove Workers

Revised! AE248, a 12-page fact sheet by Brian Boman, Darren Cole, Steve Futch, Ward Gunter, Jack Hebb, and Chris Wilson, instructs citrus grove workers in fertilizer application best management practices. Includes references and quizzes throughout. Published by the UF Department of Agricultural and Biological Engineering, March 2009.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ae248

FE832 Structure Overview of the Florida Citrus Industry in 2009

FE832, a 7-page illustrated fact sheet by Robert A. Morris, provide readers an understanding of the Florida citrus industry and how it functions. Includes references. Published by the UF Department of Food and Resource Economics, March 2010.
http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fe832