The 5Rs of sustainable citrus production in the era of HLB.

The 5Rs of sustainable citrus production in the era of HLB.
Speaker: Dr. Davie Kadyampakeni, Associate Professor of Soil, Water, and Ecosystem Sciences at the UF-IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center in Lake Alfred.
Summary:
1. Frequent irrigation is key to improving the performance of HLB-impacted groves.
2. Split fertilization practices and fertigation improve tree response and enhance canopy size.
3. The use of improved fertilizer blends are critical for improving root health, fruit yield, juice quality, and maintaining fruit size.
Coordinator: Dr. Mongi Zekri, UF-IFAS, [e-mail]
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