Full course description
Learn about the physiology and possible mechanisms of pre-harvest fruit drop in citrus.
This course offers:
- 0.5 RUP CEU (FDACS) in private applicator ag, ag row crop, ag tree crop, and demo & research; FDACS Program ID: 003701
- 0.5 CCA CEU in Crop Management; Tracking Number FL 54885
Learning Objectives
- To understand the different types of fruit drop
- Factors that contribute to citrus pre-harvest fruit drop
Topics
- Stages of fruit drop (abscission)
- Role of phytohormones and environmental stresses
- Impact of Huanglongbing on pre-harvest fruit drop.
Goal: Users of this course should be able to understand the basic physiology of pre-harvest fruit drop and have the tools to improve any grove management practices that could reduce loss. While the exact mechanism behind pre-harvest fruit drop is not known, there are tested strategies to reduce drop in HLB-affected citrus trees which are covered in the course.
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For more information about class content, please contact Tripti Vashisth, tvashisth@ufl.edu.
For information about CEUs, please contact Jamie Burrow, jdyates@ufl.edu.
Keywords: Huanglongbing, citrus, fruit drop, abscission, ethylene, gibberellic acid, citrus greening, sweet orange, auxin, abscisic acid