Creation and selection of citrus varieties by classical and biotechnological procedures, with emphasis on the control of huanglongbing (HLB) and drought tolerance - Phase 2
Creation and selection of citrus varieties by classical and biotechnological procedures, with emphasis on the control of huanglongbing (HLB) and drought tolerance - Phase 2
Photo: AZEVEDO, Cláudio Luiz Leone
The sustainability of Brazilian citrus is compromised by risk factors identified by the Citrus Technical Team of Embrapa Cassava and Fruits, according to their strategic action plan, 2017-2021. Two problems were more relevant: 1. Advance of huanglongbing (HLB, ex-greening) in the country, the most severe phytosanitary challenge of the world's citrus industry (BOVÉ, 2014), and 2. Harmful effects of climate change, which have intensified extreme drought events (PACHAURI et al., 2014). In addition to these risk factors, two others were identified: 3. High cost of labor and 4. Need for diversification of varieties, crowns and rootstocks.
Status: Completed Start date: Mon Apr 01 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2019 Conclusion date: Fri Mar 31 00:00:00 GMT-03:00 2023
Head Unit: Embrapa Cassava & Fruits
Project leader: Walter dos Santos Soares Filho
Contact: walter.soares@embrapa.br
