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Streamlining the introduction of licensed citrus varieties into California. A case study ‐ Florida

Project ID:

5200-149

Principal Investigator:

Georgios Vidalakis

Principal Investigator Affiliation:

University of California, Riverside

Co-Investigators:

N/A

Collaborators:

  • Fred Gmitter
  • Ed Stover
  • Irene Lavagi-Craddock

Start Date:

2014

Estimated Duration:

6 year(s)

Completed Date:

10/2020

Annual Funding:

N/A

The sustainability, competitiveness and economic success of the California Citrus Industry are directly related to the availability to the citrus growers of newly developed protected, patented, and licensed citrus varieties with important characteristics such as resistance or tolerance to pests and easy to peel, seedless, and flavorful fruit.

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