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Citrus Greening (Huanglongbing, HLB)

Huanglongbing (also known as HLB or citrus greening) is a disease affecting citrus production all over the globe. Citrus greening affects all citrus cultivars and causes tree decline, a serious threat to Florida's citrus industry. The disease is believed to be caused by the bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus. The Asian citrus psyllid transmits the bacterium and is found throughout Florida.

Citrus tristeza virus

Alternate terms: Hassaku dwarf virus, CTV (Citrus tristeza virus), Lime dieback virus, Citrus quick decline virus, Citrus tristeza closterovirus, Grapevine A virus

Related Topics: Citrus Diseases, Fungal Diseases of Plants

Publications


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Blossom-End Clearing of Grapefruit

Mark A. Ritenour, Edgardo J. Etxeberria, andEdgardo J. Etxeberria

Citrus Fruit Blemishes and Decay Caused by Fungi and Bacteria

Mark A. Ritenour, Jamie D. Burrow, andMegan M. Dewdney

This is a quick identification tool of citrus blemishes and fruit decay caused by fungi and bacteria in Florida citrus.

Citrus Sudden Death in Brazil

S. H. Futch, M. J. Beretta, and K. S. Derrick

Stem-End Rind Breakdown of Citrus Fruit

Mark A. Ritenour, Huating Dou, andHuating Dou

Sporadic reports of stem-end rind breakdown (SERB) on fresh citrus fruit occur each season in Florida. SERB is most severe on oranges and Temples, but it may also occur on tangelos and grapefruit. Although there is still much that needs to be learned about the development and prevention of SERB, there are some principles that can be applied to help reduce SERB development in fresh fruit packed in Florida.

Citrus Canker and Citrus Leprosis Fruit Symptom Comparison

A. Levy, J. D. Burrow, and M. M. Dewdney

This publication is intended to guide citrus growers in distinguishing the difference between citrus canker and citrus leprosis. 

2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Brown Rot of Fruit

Megan M. Dewdney

2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Citrus Production Fundamentals).

2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Alternaria Brown Spot

Megan M. Dewdney

2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Citrus Production Fundamentals).

2026–2027 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Citrus Disease Management Spray Timing Schedule

Megan M. Dewdney

2026–2027 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Current Season Spray Guide).

2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Exocortis, Cachexia, and Other Viroids

Amit Levy, Ozgur Batuman, andR. H. Brlansky
Other Contacts: Megan M. Dewdney

2026–2029 Florida Citrus Production Guide (Citrus Production Fundamentals).

A Guide to Citrus Disease Identification

Stephen H. Futch

A UF/IFAS numbered Fact Sheet.