Apurba Barman
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As the temperature rises, so does the potential for citrus leafminer (CLM) attack on citrus crops. Citrus leafminer is a consistent and serious pest on citrus, resulting in feeding damage to young shoots and leaves. Damaged leaves are often curled, and the presence of dead tissue, combined with reduced leaf area, could compromise the plant’s…
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Active Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) populations have been found in residential and commercial citrus in Lowndes and Wayne counties in Georgia during the past two months. Georgia citrus growers (both homeowners and commercial growers) are advised to inspect (scout) their trees immediately for signs of this important insect vector of citrus greening (Huanglongbing; HLB) disease.…
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Citrus growers in Georgia have been grappling with damage to their trees from the freeze event that came through before Christmas last year. We are still evaluating the impact of that freeze event on citrus varieties grown in Georgia and north Florida. The good news is that the majority of the citrus grown in Georgia…