Saving oranges and lemons in Europe from devastating pests
The EU is tackling plant diseases that could put the squeeze on citrus production in Spain and other Member States.
Agriculture
Apr 13, 2023
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News tagged with citrus
Researchers develop technology to protect food's bioactive compounds during digestion
Bioactive compounds present mostly in fruit and vegetables perform different bodily functions relating to health and well-being. Their effects are considered antioxidant, antidiabetic, antiaging and anticancer, among others.
Biochemistry
Mar 28, 2023
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Nutrient uptake in citrus rootstock affected by huanglongbing
Huanglongbing (HLB) is presumably caused by the phloem-limited bacteria, Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus (CLas), and is one of the most devastating diseases of citrus. A distinctive chlorotic mottle on fully expanded leaves ...
Plants & Animals
Feb 23, 2023
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Secretion secrets revealed: Pathogen effector characterization for a devastating plant disease
Sometimes the most niche plant pathogens pack the greatest punch. Such is the case for the Florida citrus industry, which has seen a 70% decline in its orange production since the introduction of Huanglongbing (citrus greening) ...
Cell & Microbiology
Nov 22, 2022
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Exploring the antioxidant benefits of different types of honey
Citrus honey has an increased abundance of antioxidants in comparison to other standard types of honey, according to a new study by University of the West of Scotland (UWS). The research is published in the journal Antioxidants.
Biochemistry
Oct 31, 2022
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Shortening the juvenile period for citrus crops to improve food stability
Citrus represents important commercial fruit crops worldwide. The juvenile period of citrus ranges from 6 to 20 years, seriously hindering conventional breeding and heredity improvement. Furthermore, the selection of ideal ...
Plants & Animals
Aug 15, 2022
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Cousin of crop-killing bacteria mutating rapidly
A bacterial species closely related to deadly citrus greening disease is rapidly evolving its ability to infect insect hosts, and possibly plants as well.
Cell & Microbiology
Aug 12, 2022
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Invasive alien species threat to Kenya
CABI has led research which prioritizes 120 potential Invasive Alien Species (IAS) that could pose a threat to agriculture and biodiversity in Kenya.
Ecology
Jun 16, 2022
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Could we learn to love slugs and snails in our gardens?
Before you squash or poison the next slug or snail you see in your garden, consider this: The British Royal Horticultural Society no longer classifies these gastropods as pests. Why on earth would a leading gardening organization ...
Ecology
May 13, 2022
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Predicting disease and pest risk for fruit crops and diversifying the flower industry through digital innovation
Each day, millions of us load fresh fruit and flowers into our shopping baskets. The global trade in cut flowers and citrus fruits together are worth around €30 billion. When it comes to embracing technology, however, these ...
Biotechnology
May 12, 2022
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