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Invasive insect threatens iconic Florida citrus crops
In Florida the citrus industry valued at nine billion dollars faces its greatest threat from the Asian Citrus Psyllid carrying bacteria that causes greening. The disease halts tree vascular flow and kills trees while fruit drops. the pest likely arrived via an imported tree slip from Asia.
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Lynne Slacky
University of Florida Citrus Research and Education Center
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