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Fundecitrus launches “Sustainable Citriculture”

The initiative is the result of the concern of citrus growers and the industry to produce while preserving the environment

22.03.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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The months of March and April are highly favorable for the incidence of fruit flies and ferrets

Producers must pay attention to monitoring and management

18.03.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

United States

USDA reestimates Florida harvest at 55,5 million boxes

Estimates point to 500 boxes less than the number released in February and 18% less than what was harvested in the previous harvest

12.03.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Diseases

Survey identifies fungus that causes brown spot resistant to strobilurins in orchards in SP

Study indicates presence in the main areas of ponkan and murcott cultivation

05.03.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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Fundecitrus selects agronomist or biologist to work on greening project

Project offers Fapesp technical training scholarship

17.02.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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Research points to loss of efficiency in fungicides used against diseases in tangerines

Results achieved by Esalq and Fundecitrus corroborate IB research, which identified the problem for the first time

03.02.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Orange

New USDA reestimate reduces Florida orange harvest to 54 million boxes

The number is still 20% lower than the total produced in the 2019/20 harvest, which ended at 67,7 million boxes

13.01.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Diseases

National Panorama highlights different status of occurrence and control of citrus canker in BR

The occurrence of the disease in Brazil is heterogeneous and different phytosanitary statuses are adopted by the states

05.01.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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Online events bring Fundecitrus closer to citrus growers

For 2021, new events are planned on topics such as estimating the 2021/22 harvest, sustainability and management of the main pests and diseases

23.12.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Diseases

Research identifies ideal period of control of early blight according to variety and age of the orchard

Information contributes to more sustainable management of the disease

18.12.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Climate

Due to drought and high temperatures, the orange harvest is expected to have the biggest drop in the last 30 years

Fundecitrus reestimates production at 269,36 million boxes, a decrease of 30,36% compared to the previous season

10.12.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Diseases

Fundecitrus research identifies periods of greater susceptibility of fruits to early blight

Research also involves quantifying the fungus in the orchard and the effect of fungicides throughout the different months of fruit development

08.12.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Diseases

Joint management of citrus canker and early blight is the theme of Fundecitrus' online event

In recent years, research has sought to make joint management compatible

04.12.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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External greening management actions donated more than 66 thousand seedlings

Teams propose replacing uncontrolled citrus and myrtle plants located around commercial orchards

03.11.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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Floral rot prediction system expands its reach across the citrus belt

Stations have been used to send data to the system, which calculates the risk of the sparkler occurring

19.10.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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Sustainable greening management events start in October

The first event is aimed at citrus growers in the Southwest, on October 8, from 18pm to 19pm

05.10.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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"Quepia" receives resources from Fundecitrus to study the washing of PPE with washing powder and the useful life of equipment

The result of the analysis will define specific recommendations for use linked to protective clothing

17.09.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Climate

With a favorable climate, the psyllid population is high in all regions of the citrus belt

The insect that transmits greening has found favorable conditions to reproduce and disperse

16.09.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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2020/21 orange harvest in SP and MG is reestimated at 286,72 million boxes

Number is 0,36% lower than estimated in May 2020 and 25,87% lower compared to the previous harvest

10.09.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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Research identifies imaging technique for laboratory diagnosis of greening

Partnership between Unicamp and Fundecitrus analyzes the chemical composition of leaves and confirms whether they come from plants with greening

02.09.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Diseases

ProteCitrus is updated and includes a new active ingredient

The highlights are the inclusion of a new active ingredient to control the psyllid, Flupyradifurone, and the change in the fungicide withdrawal period for controlling floral rot.

15.08.2020 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Biological control is an alternative to mitigate losses from citrus canker

According to Fundecitrus, the disease is present in 17,26% of trees in the citrus belt, corresponding to 34 million plants

11.02.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

Fruits

Despite the high volume of rain in December, the orange harvest remains 30% smaller compared to the previous season

Fundecitrus updates production at 269,01 million boxes, 6,52% lower than the initial estimate

10.02.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)

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Fundecitrus and IB researchers create a manual for the sustainable control of fruit flies

In recent harvests, there has been an increase in damage caused by the pest to citrus crops

08.02.2021 | 20:59 (UTC -3)