Research Provides Insights Into Citrus Greening Disease

Citrus greening disease, also known as Huanglongbing (HLB), is devastating to the citrus industry, causing unprecedented amounts of damage worldwide. There is no known cure. Since the disease’s introduction to the United States in the early 2000s, research efforts have increased exponentially. However, there is still a lack of information about the molecular mechanism behind the disease.

“Getting into the molecular details behind what contributes to citrus greening symptom development and disease progression is key to finding sustainable solutions to combat the pathogen,” explained plant pathologist Wenbo Ma, a UF researcher. “We bring the community one step closer to understanding these mechanisms with our research.”

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