The mission of the Southwest Florida Research and Education Center (SWFREC) is to
supply decision-makers with specific knowledge to sustain and enhance agricultural,
human, and natural resources through nationally and internationally recognized research,
extension, and teaching programs.
News and Events
Citrus Greening (HLB) Resources at SWFREC
HLB Database
HLB Diagnostic Lab
HLB Sample Submission
SWFREC Research in the News
Calendar
vs. threshold spraying for citrus psyllid
(Citrus and Vegetable Magazine - April 2012)
Effectiveness ranking for insecticides against
Asian citrus psyllid
(Citrus Industry Magazine - March 2012)
Search continues for copper alternatives to control citrus canker
(Citrus and Vegetable Magazine - Jan/Feb 2012)
Voluntary program teaches farm labor contractors how to avoid common violations
(Citrus and Vegetable Magazine - Nov/Dec 2011)
Vegetable variety testing program provides unbiased data on which to base your choices
(Citrus and Vegetable Magazine - Sep/Oct 2011)
Insecticides and Resistant
Varieties for Management of Whiteflies and TYLCV
(The Vegetarian Newsletter)
4/27/2012
Citrus Squeezer: Presentations Available
Sustaining Florida Citrus Production in the New Age of Diseases
Highlights from the UF Citrus Improvement
Program and Sustaining Florida Citrus Production in the New Age of Diseases
J.W. Grosser Manjul Dutt, Fred G. Gmitter and Bill Castle (CREC)
Rehabilitation of HLB infected trees when
they reach economically unsustainable production
Bob Rouse (SWFREC)
Advanced Citrus Production System Performance
in Florida: Successes and Challenges
Arnold Schumann, Kevin Hostler, Laura Waldo and Kirandeep Mann (CREC)
3/23/2012
Peaches Workshop
Workshop Presentations are available here.
3/13/2012
Citrus Black Spot Workshop
Workshop Presentations are available here.
2/16/2012
Citrus Scouting and Pest Management Workshop
Presentations:
Citrus Insecticide Trials
Barry Kostyk, Dr. Jawwad Qureshi and Dr. Moneen Jones
Monitoring Citrus Leafminer,
Phyllocnistis citrella (Stainton) Lepidoptera: Gracillariidae) using Pheromone
Traps and Damage Assessment
Drs. Moneen Jones and Phil Stansly
Role of Beneficial Insects and Mites
in Suppression of Psyllids and Other Citrus Pests
Drs. Jawwad Qureshi and Phil Stansly
Scouting Citrus for Pests and Beneficials
Drs. Phil Stansly and Jawwad Qureshi
2/6/2012
Insecticide Effectiveness, Young Tree Care and CHMA Summaries
Insecticide Effectiveness, Young Tree Care
and CHMA Summaries
by Phil Stansly, Moneen Jones, Jawwad Qureshi, Barry Kostyk
12/07/2011
New Feature: Gulf CHMA website
The Gulf CHMA (Citrus Health Management Area)
website is now available.
11/28/2011
2011 Fall Vegetable Field Day
2011 Fall Vegetable Field Day
handout packet is now available.
10/31/2011
Living with citrus greening in Florida
Living with citrus greening in Florida
by Phil Stansly
Citrus & Vegetable Magazine October 2011
09/08/2011
2011 Florida Tomato Institute Update
2011 Florida Tomato Institute presentations
are now available.
08/31/2011
UF/IFAS Researcher Feted For Service To Citrus
At the recent 20th Gulf Citrus Industry Banquet in Ft. Myers, the Gulf Citrus Growers
Association presented its “special service” award to Dr. Phillip A. Stansly, a UF/IFAS
entomology professor.
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06/27/2011
2011 Citrus Field Day Update
2011 Citrus Field Day handouts and presentations are
now available.
05/11/2011
2011 Spring Vegetable Field Day Update
2011 Spring Vegetable Field Day handouts
and presentations are now available.
04/25/2011
Citrus Squeezer: Management of Citrus Diseases
Presentations Now Available:
Citrus Black Spot Updates
Paul Mears and Rusty Noah (FDACS)
Economic Considerations to Treating HLB
With the Standard Protocol or With an Enhanced Foliar Nutritional Program
Allen Morris and Ron Muraro (CREC)
Evaluation of products for the suppression
of citrus canker on Valencia and Grapefruit
Pam Roberts (SWFREC)
Best Use of Insecticides to Control
Asian Citrus Psyllid
Phil Stansly (SWFREC)
03/18/2011
Vegetable Nutrient Management Workshop
Presentations Now Available:
Presentation by Dr.
Kelly Morgan
Presentation by Dr.
Monica Ozores-Hampton
03/07/2011
Position Announcement: Postdoctoral Research Associate
A postdoctoral position is available immediately to study effects of commercial
products reputed to promote systemic acquired resistance in citrus against Citrus
Canker and Huanglongbing (greening), especially as they affect oxidative metabolism.
Read full announcement
01/13/2011
2010 Fall Vegetable Field Day Update
2010 Fall Vegetable Field Day handouts and
presentations are now available.