By Peter Chaires It was my good fortune to recently witness two unique scenarios in the search for HLB-tolerant marketable varieties. These experiences highlighted opportunities before us and clearly identified some challenges in resurrecting, rebuilding or reinventing Florida’s storied citrus industry. The roadmap forward is yet to be fully defined, and the paths will vary for each fruit type and …
A Preview of Florida Citrus Breeding Projects
By Peter Chaires The New Varieties Development & Management Corp. (NVDMC) board of directors has completed its 2023-24 budgeting process. Like other citrus industry organizations and private companies, the NVDMC board sought to address the need for immediate and short-term benefits, without abandoning a necessary focus on the future. Most of the funding will be directed to near-term benefit, with …
Citrus Breeding Must Focus on Speed and Results
By Peter Chaires It is typical for research and program planning to begin well before the current year’s programs and projects are completed and reports are filed. This always presents a challenge. However, the rapidly changing dynamics in the citrus industry has impacted this process in a profound way. The loss of growers, acreage and infrastructure is front and center …
Track the Journey From Citrus Seed To Growing Success
See how the Florida Citrus Research Foundation continues its support of A.H. Whitmore Foundation seed source block.
A Look at What’s in the Citrus Breeding Project Pipeline
Proposed research endeavors will mine the rich varietal pool established in recent years.
Citrus Variety Success a Game of Risk vs. Reward
Trial and error is expected on the way to picking winners for the Florida market.
Citrus Breeding Progress on Track in Florida
Find out what several experts are seeing in the field and the lab.