In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Lauren Diepenbrock, Entomologist from University of Florida. They discuss the devastating and complicated insect/plant disease complex, citrus greening.

Additional Resources

https://crec.ifas.ufl.edu/research/citrus-production/disease-identification/citrus-greening-huanglongbing/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261219424002990

Time Stamps

(00:00) Understanding Citrus Greening and Its Impact

(03:03) The Role of Alternate Hosts and Landscape Changes

(06:03) Geographical Spread of Citrus Greening

(09:13) Global Challenges in Citrus Production

(11:50) Management Strategies for Citrus Greening

(15:03) Innovative Approaches to Pest Management

(23:11) Managing Citrus Pests and Diseases

(27:51) Innovative Approaches in Citrus Research

(30:43) International Collaboration in Citrus Management

(35:10) Future Research Directions in Citrus Greening

(42:38) Understanding Citrus Greening's Complexity

Zaworski, E. (Host) and Diepenbrock, L. (Interviewee). S5:E2 (Podcast). When Life Doesn't Give you Lemons: Citrus Greening Part 2. 3/4/2026. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

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