Scientists believe weapon against citrus greening already exists in nature
Researchers are turning to a plant’s own microbiome to fight the destruction of citrus greening (Huanglongbing) on Florida’s citrus trees. The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded FIU scientists $500,000 to investigate natural compounds that could suppress or even eliminate the deadly bacteria that causes citrus greening. Currently, no cure exists for this disease that has left
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