Web seminar looks at citrus greening effects, solutions

Web seminar looks at citrus greening effects, solutions

An Aug. 25 web seminar offered by the Produce for Better Health Foundation will explore the disastrous impact of citrus greening on Florida citrus groves and potential solutions.

The event, called "Can we live without citrus?" is sponsored by Clewiston, Fla.-based Southern Gardens Citrus, according to a news release. Registration is available online.

The web event will cover the damage citrus greening has had on supermarket shelf space for citrus, supply, cost, and citrus availability for consumers, according to the release. An overview of the citrus greening problem worldwide and potential solutions also will be explored, according to the release. The web seminar will be presented by Rick Kress, senior vice president of research commercialization for Southern Gardens Citrus, according to the release.

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