Mar 4, 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://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0261219424002990
Time Stamps
(00:00) Understanding Citrus Greening and Its Impact
(03:03) The Role of Alternate Hosts and Landscape Changes
(06:03) Geographical Spread of Citrus Greening
(09:13) Global Challenges in Citrus Production
(11:50) Management Strategies for Citrus Greening
(15:03) Innovative Approaches to Pest Management
(23:11) Managing Citrus Pests and Diseases
(27:51) Innovative Approaches in Citrus Research
(30:43) International Collaboration in Citrus Management
(35:10) Future Research Directions in Citrus Greening
(42:38) Understanding Citrus Greening's Complexity
Zaworski, E. (Host) and Diepenbrock, L. (Interviewee). S5:E2 (Podcast). When Life Doesn’t Give you Lemons: Citrus Greening Part 2. 3/4/2026. In I See Dead Plants. Crop Protection Network.