Project Number: 6618-21000-012-00
Project Type: Appropriated

Start Date: May 02, 2003
End Date: May 01, 2008

Objective:
Accomplish genetic exchange of citrus germplasm to develop new scion and rootstock cultivars, having enhanced tolerance of environmental stress, resistance to diseases and pests, and improved pre/postharvest fruit quality and yield.

Approach:
Identify and develop genetic sources of germplasm and combine desirable traits through hybridization. Develop techniques to overcome genetic barriers and seek solutions for enhancing fruit appearance, pre/postharvest quality, juice, content, maturity, and yield. Develop new scions/rootstocks, select and evaluate under various climatic and cultural conditions for cold and drought resistance, viruses, root rot, weevils, nematodes, soil salinity, dieback, apomictic reproduction, breeding compatibility/depression, and tree size control.

Project Team

Niedz, Randall McCollum, Thomas Bausher, Michael Bowman, Kim

Project Annual Reports

FY 2003

Related National Programs

Plant, Microbial & Insect Genetic Res., Genomics, & Genetic Improv. I (301)   Plant Diseases (303)

Related Projects

DEVELOPMENT OF PROMISING NEW ROOTSTOCKS AND SCIONS FOR FLORIDA CITRUS    YOUNG TREE REPLANT FAILURE    DEVELOPMENT OF CDNA MICROARRAYS FOR GENE EXPRESSION RESEARCH

Patent

New Method Of Reproducing Plants