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SP: RECOVERING FROM IAN AND ENHANCING FUTURE HURRICANE READINESS

Objective

Goal: Assess and inform growers of post-hurricane recovery strategies to improve the resilience of the citrus production industry in hurricane-prone regions.Specific Objectives:Communicate regularly with citrus growers to inform them of the status of citrus tree recovery and the efficacy of mitigation practices.Assess tree health response to damage and recovery from the impacts of high winds and flooding caused by Hurricane Ian across the gradient of impact intensity.Assess the effects of horticultural practices to enhance recovery and mitigate damage.

Investigators
Vincent, C. I.
Institution
UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA
Start date
2023
End date
2024
Funding Source
Nat'l. Inst. of Food and Agriculture
Project number
FLA-CRC-006292
Accession number
1029722
https://portal.nifa.usda.gov/web/crisprojectpages/1029722.html