Location: Citrus and Other Subtropical Products Research
2023 Annual Report
Accomplishments
1. Drone data and ground rating comparisons were conducted for 14 field trials containing multiple scion and rootstock replicated plantings in commercial groves. Drone data and ground rating comparisons were conducted by researchers at Fort Pierce, Florida, for 14 field trials containing multiple scion and rootstock replicated plantings in commercial groves. Under high huanglongbing (HLB) pressure, correlation between imagery and ground-collection HLB rating data was high (0.70 and above) and several mandarin scions from these trials were identified as having acceptable tolerance to HLB. One scion, 5-51-2, was identified as having the most consistent HLB tolerance and acceptable physical and quality characteristics for release.
