Grant Information

Assessment of the Fruit and Root Physiology of Five Citrus Clones with some Tolerance to HLB

Sponsoring Institution Agricultural Research Service/USDA
Status ACTIVE
Funding Source USDA OTHER
Reporting Frequency Annual
Project Director DORADO C
Accession Number 446770
Project Number 6034-41000-018-005S
Dates 2024-09-01 - 2027-09-30
Recipient Organization UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA

FORT PIERCE,FL 33450
Research Effort Applied (60%)
Basic (20%)
Developmental (20%)
Methods (unparsed)

ARS Scientists will monitor and collect fruit at various stages of development from five different citrus clone trees. ARS scientists will also analyze the metabolites in the fruit. The university cooperator will provide guidance and assistance in collecting soil and root data on the five different citrus clone trees. The university cooperator will also aid in analyzing and interpreting the soil and root data and how it may affect fruit physiology and metabolites.