News - Citrus

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Genetically modified orange trees resist black spot and citrus canker.

Research shows that reducing the D-limonene compound in the fruit stimulates the production of monoterpene alcohol.

11.12.2025 | 08:38 (UTC -3)

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Chemical control of citrus psyllid advances in Brazil

Expert indicates that the disruption of the psyllid's reproductive cycle has changed the concept of chemical control of the pest

04.09.2025 | 14:58 (UTC -3)

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Federal Government launches national program to combat greening

Ministry of Agriculture Ordinance establishes criteria for controlling and preventing Huanglongbing throughout the national territory

08.07.2025 | 10:13 (UTC -3)

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Campo Grande approves project that bans myrtle to combat Greening

Municipal measure aims to eliminate ornamental plant that hosts bacteria

01.07.2025 | 15:08 (UTC -3)

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Donaldson: The Forgotten Orange That Could Save Florida Juice

The variety demonstrates tolerance to HLB and quality to replace the traditional 'Hamlin'

16.05.2025 | 15:10 (UTC -3)

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Paraná intensifies the fight against Greening with a task force in 16 municipalities

Adapar carries out “Big Citros” operation between May 12 and 16 in the regions of Cornélio Procópio and Londrina

12.05.2025 | 14:34 (UTC -3)

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2024/25 orange harvest in the citrus belt suffers a 7% drop

Production is re-estimated to 215,78 million boxes due to drought and high temperatures; accelerated harvest and fourth flowering may influence upcoming results

11.09.2024 | 07:11 (UTC -3)

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Paraná declares phytosanitary emergency to combat "greening"

The determination occurred through Decree 4.502/23, published this Tuesday; The objective is to have greater mobility and the possibility of acting more quickly and effectively

26.12.2023 | 10:16 (UTC -3)

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Research confirms resistance of psyllids to pyrethroids and neonicotinoids

Insecticides based on the active ingredients bifenthrin and imidacloprid are no longer effective in controlling the insect that transmits greening in some locations and should be temporarily avoided if control failures are observed after their use.

01.06.2023 | 15:30 (UTC -3)

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Use of drones is an efficient alternative against greening

Technology was the topic of a lecture by Fundecitrus researcher Marcelo Miranda on the second day of the 44th Citrus Week

01.06.2023 | 14:04 (UTC -3)

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Research develops Tahiti lemon with superior productivity

Material is launched with two other citrus, such as Laranjeira Navelina XR, the first naturally resistant to yellowing

30.05.2023 | 14:30 (UTC -3)

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2023/24 orange harvest from the SP and MG citrus belt is estimated at 309,34 million boxes

Even with a biennial production cycle, the projection remains at the same level as the previous harvest and within the average range of the last ten years

10.05.2023 | 15:51 (UTC -3)

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Adapec monitors quarantine pests in fruit production units

In total, there are more than 100 properties monitored throughout the State of Tocantins

26.04.2023 | 15:02 (UTC -3)

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Suitable rootstocks with density make citrus farming save land

Appropriate combinations increase the efficiency of using the area, reveal studies by Embrapa and Fundecitrus

28.03.2023 | 14:22 (UTC -3)

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Early blight control: when to end the protection of fruits of each variety

Number of fungicide applications can be established according to the orange variety; It is essential that the application technology used is recommended

02.03.2023 | 14:40 (UTC -3)

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Registration for Expocitros Tech Mapa Conecta is now open

Six initiatives will be chosen that meet the needs of the sector

22.06.2023 | 14:19 (UTC -3)

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Foreign trade tax reform becomes law

Measure, approved by the Chamber and the Senate, brings legal certainty to the orange juice exporting sector

16.06.2023 | 13:55 (UTC -3)

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Citrus harvest begins in several regions of RS

Citrus growers carry out harvesting, in addition to crop practices and management

18.05.2023 | 17:05 (UTC -3)

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Citriculture Sector Chamber debates actions to prevent greening in RS

From April 2022 to April 2023, in the 34 thousand hectares of citrus planted in the State, the Secretariat carried out field actions in 1.800 hectares of 213 rural properties in different regions, to monitor the HLB, around 5% of the citrus area in RS

04.05.2023 | 15:47 (UTC -3)

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Post-doctorate in short-distance remote sensing at Unesp

Project seeks to estimate orange production based on terrestrial laser scanning data and machine learning methods

10.04.2023 | 14:55 (UTC -3)

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2022/23 orange harvest ends below initial projection

Unbalanced rains and pests contributed to the drop in production in the citrus belt of São Paulo and Triângulo/Southwest Mineiro, according to Fundecitrus

10.04.2023 | 12:50 (UTC -3)

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Agrodefesa updates the occurrence list of black spot in Goiás

Pest caused by the fungus "Guignardia citricarpa" multiplies in fruits, leaves and branches causing damage to citrus growers

09.03.2023 | 16:36 (UTC -3)

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Course on pest inspection in citrus is available on the Fundecitrus platform

Free, EAD format classes enable you to recognize, differentiate and combat the main pests and natural enemies of citrus farming

01.03.2023 | 15:32 (UTC -3)

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CNA debates challenges of mechanized harvesting in citrus crops

Entity participated in the meeting of the Citriculture Sectoral Chamber

28.02.2023 | 17:18 (UTC -3)