Can Scientists Speed up Growth of Citrus Trees?

The ability to kick-start the growing process of plants is a superpower that has a universal appeal for producers of all crops. A new University of Florida research project aims to improve citrus plant performance and productivity by providing breeders with traits to enhance the photosynthesis of cultivated crops.

By understanding the relationships between the pull of “sinks” (the places carbohydrates are used –fruits, roots, and newly growing stems) and the push from their production sources (leaves where photosynthesis takes place to make carbohydrates), UF/IFAS researchers Christopher Vincent and Fred Gmitter aim to find ways to speed up the growing cycles.

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