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Citrus trees and crops face serious threats from infectious diseases, especially citrus greening or huanglongbing (HLB). This disease reduces production and destroys the economic value of fruit. The spread and cause of HLB are associated with a phloem-feeding insect (Asian citrus psyllid (ACP), Diapharina citri) and a fastidious bacterium (Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus). The Citrus Advanced Technology Program (CATP) was established to search internationally for solutions to HLB, citrus canker and other diseases through sponsored research. [Read More...]
Growers
The Florida citrus industry took the first bold step in establishing a commitment to fund research by assessing a “box tax” to develop and deliver solutions to their production challenges. Ten years later, a number of corporations and citrus industry groups have stepped forward to aid the process.
About Our Research
The Citrus Research and Development Foundation is a non-profit corporation organized under Florida State laws as a Direct Service Organization of the University of Florida. The Mission of the Foundation is to “Advance disease and production research and product development activities to ensure the survival and competitiveness of Florida’s citrus growers through innovation”.
CRDF
The list of approved Preproposals for which full proposals are invited is presented below. Please refer to Apply for Funding page for instructions for submitting your Full Proposal.