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Feb 25, 2026

In this episode Ed interviews Dr. Lauren Diepenbrock, Entomologist from University of Florida. They discuss the devastating and complicated insect/plant disease complex, citrus greening.

 

Additional Resources

https://crec.ifas.ufl.edu/research/citrus-production/disease-identification/citrus-greening-huanglongbing/

https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261219424002990

Time Stamps

(00:00) Introduction to Citrus Greening and Guest Background

(14:03) Understanding the Citrus Industry and Its Challenges

(20:07) Innovative Solutions in Citrus Growing

(25:34) Challenges in Citrus Production

(31:14) Understanding Citrus Greening

(39:42) The Role of Psyllids in Citrus Health

 

Zaworski, E. (Host) and Diepenbrock, L. (Interviewee). S5:E1 (Podcast). When Life Doesn’t Give you Lemons: Citrus Greening Part 1. 2/25/2026. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.

 

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