Project Number: 6618-21000-012-10
Project Type: Trust

Start Date: Nov 01, 2003
End Date: Oct 31, 2004

Objective:
Accomplish genetic exchange of citrus germplasm to develop scions and rootstocks having enhanced tolerance of environmental stress, resistance to diseases and pests, improve 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 reporduction, breeding compatibility/depression, and tree size control.

Project Team

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

Related National Programs

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