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Research Project: Genetic Improvement of Citrus for Superior Production, Marketability, and Tolerance to Huanglongbing

Location: Subtropical Insects and Horticulture Research

Publications (Clicking on the reprint icon Reprint Icon will take you to the publication reprint.)

Field performance of novel citrus rootstocks grafted with Valencia orange and their response to systemic delivery of oxytetracycline Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tardivo, C., Pugina, G., Bowman, K.D., Albrecht, U. Field performance of novel citrus rootstocks grafted with Valencia orange and their response to systemic delivery of oxytetracycline. Plants. 14(19):3020. 2025. https://doi.org/10.3390/plants14193020.

The genetic architecture of gene expression regulation in a Citrus x Poncirus hybrid rootstock tolerant to Huanglongbing Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Diaz, I., Zayed, O., Ávila De Dios, E., Jiang, C., Bowman, K.D., Seymour, D.K. The genetic architecture of gene expression regulation in a Citrus x Poncirus hybrid rootstock tolerant to Huanglongbing. Frontiers in Plant Science. 16:1627531. 2025. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2025.1627531.

Nursery characteristics and field performance of nine novel citrus rootstocks under HLB-endemic conditions Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Tardivo, C., Patel, S.K., Bowman, K.D., Albrecht, U. Nursery characteristics and field performance of nine novel citrus rootstocks under HLB-endemic conditions. HortScience. 60(6):931-939. 2025. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18529-25.

Drought-stress memory confers cold hardiness in grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) through modulations in antioxidant system, osmolyte production and carbohydrate metabolism Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Perez, C., Hussain, M., Iqbal, S., Chater, J.M., Balal, R.M., Mattia, M.R., Shahid, M.A. Drought-stress memory confers cold hardiness in grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) through modulations in antioxidant system, osmolyte production and carbohydrate metabolism. Plant Stress. 15:100801. 2025. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stress.2025.100801.

US-Gallasch: A new citrus rootstock 60 years in the making Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Smith, M.W., Gultzow, D.L., Newman, T.K., Reid, M., Krueger, R., Roose, M.L., Federici, C.T., Bowman, K.D. US-Gallasch: A new citrus rootstock 60 years in the making. HortScience. 60(5): 777–781. 2025. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18444-24.

The rediscovery of ‘Donaldson’ Sweet Orange, a variety that has potential for use in orange juice Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Mattia, M.R., Plotto, A., Buzzi, G., Shahid, M., Fan, Z., Jeffries, K.A., Olmedo, G., Freitas, T., Bai, J. The rediscovery of ‘Donaldson’ Sweet Orange, a variety that has potential for use in orange juice. HortScience. 60(3): 362–368. 2025. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI18351-24.

Image dataset: optimizing the growth of nonembryogenic citrus tissue cultures using response surface methodology - (Peer Reviewed Journal)

Increasing sweet orange growth in the winter nursery with supplemental light and heating Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Bisi, R., Albrecht, U., Bowman, K.D. Increasing sweet orange growth in the winter nursery with supplemental light and heating. Horticulturae. 2024. 10(9):897. https://doi.org/10.3390/horticulturae10090897.

Dissection of transcriptional events in graft incompatible reactions of “Bearss” lemon (Citrus limon) and “Valencia” sweet orange (C. sinensis) on a novel citrandarin (C. reticulata × Poncirus trifoliata) rootstock Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Febres, V.J., Fadli, A., Meyering, B., Yu, F., Bowman, K.D., Chaparro, J.X., Albrecht, U. Dissection of transcriptional events in graft incompatible reactions of “Bearss” lemon (Citrus limon) and “Valencia” sweet orange (C. sinensis) on a novel citrandarin (C. reticulata × Poncirus trifoliata) rootstock. Frontiers in Plant Science. 15:1421734. 2024. https://doi.org/10.3389/fpls.2024.1421734.

Finding new HLB therapies: A grove-first approach - (Trade Journal)
Niedz, R.P., Locatelli, G., Larson, N.R., Rossi, L., Cochran, E., Heck, M.L. Finding new HLB therapies: A grove-first approach. Citrus Industry. 2024. 105/8-11.

Influence of rootstock propagation method on traits of grafted sweet orange trees Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Albrecht, U., Bodaghi, S., Meyering, B., Bowman, K.D. Influence of rootstock propagation method on traits of grafted sweet orange trees. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 132:93-101. 2020. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14928-20.

Influence of rootstock propagation method on traits of grafted sweet orange trees Reprint Icon - (Peer Reviewed Journal)
Albrecht, U., Bodaghi, S., Meyering, B., Bowman, K.D. 2020. Influence of rootstock propagation method on traits of grafted sweet orange trees. HortScience. 55(5):729-737. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI14928-20.

Influence of propagation method on root architecture and other traits of young citrus rootstock plants Reprint Icon - (Proceedings)
Albrecht, U., Bordas, M., Lamb, B., Meyering, B., Bowman, K.D. Influence of propagation method on root architecture and other traits of young citrus rootstock plants. Proceedings of Florida State Horticultural Society. 130:79-86. 2017. https://doi.org/10.21273/HORTSCI12320-17.