1. EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR 10th Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference
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EDUCATIONAL SEMINAR 10th Florida Citrus Industry Annual Conference
11/13/2018

2. Overview of Session General Overview – CRDF and Federal Funding
Near-term solutions for HLB
Antimicrobial Therapies
Thermal Therapies
Tolerant Rootstocks and New Plantings
Update on the Research and Development
Perspectives from Growers
Questions and Discussion
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3. Integrating HLB Solutions with New Funding
CRDF research and delivery strategies
Progression towards solutions
Funding partnerships – Integrating Opportunities
How the federal funding will be directed towards HLB solutions for U.S. citrus
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4. CRDF Emphasis on HLB Solutions
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5. CRDF Program Profile and Direction
Program Goals
Understanding HLB
CLas, ACP, Citrus Plant
Long-Term Development
Medium-Term Development
Short-Term Solutions
Delivery of Solutions to the grove
Industry Research Coordinating Council
Research Management Committee - (CATP)
Citrus Advanced Technology Program
Commercial Product Delivery Committee
CRDF Board of Directors
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6. 2014-15 CRDF Delivery Project Topics
Therapy for Existing Trees
Antimicrobial Strategies
Naturally Occurring Microbial Products
Thermal Therapy to reduce CLas titer
Plant Growth Regulator Interactions with HLB
Strategic Inoculum Removal to Manage HLB in Florida
Case Analysis of Success in Responding to HLB
New Plantings
Asian Citrus Psyllid Management
Tolerant Rootstock Plantings
Psyllid Shield – Delivering RNAi with CTV Vector
Integrating HLB Management Tools into Model New Groves
Candidate HLB Tolerant Scion Evaluation in Field Trials
Genetic Technology (MCTF): Deploying Canker-Resistance Genes
Diaprepes root weevil pheromone
Citrus Leafminer area-wide mating disruption
CTV vector as a tool to Deliver Solutions
HLB Escapes
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7. Federal Funding Programs - HLB
CRDF Program Goals Understanding HLB Long-Term Development Medium-Term Development Short-Term Solutions Delivery of Solutions to the grove
Federal Funding Programs
Farm Bill- USDA, NIFA
Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI)
$25 million per year
5 years
Congressional Appropriation Multi-Agency Coordination Group (MAC); USDA, APHIS
$21 million over 2 years
Citrus Health Response Program (CHRP)
USDA, APHIS and FDACS
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8. Farm Bill – NIFA Process
USDA, NIFA, Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI)
Citrus Disease Subcommittee Appointed
– Stakeholder Advisors to set Priorities
Announcement of Program Applications – Letter of Intent
Relevancy Review
Full Proposal Application
Peer Science Panel Critical Review
Determination of Awards
Estimated Timetable – June through December completion of Process to Initiate Projects
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9. USDA, APHIS – MAC Process
USDA, Multi-Agency Coordination Group – Dr. Mary Palm
Stakeholders and USDA Agency Representatives
Responsibilities:
– Identify Near Term Solutions
Develop Work Plans for Field-Ready Projects
Biological control of ACP in FL, TX, AZ and CA
Antimicrobial Strategies
Thermal Therapy Scale-up
Inoculum Reduction and Model New Groves
Develop Process for Additional Ideas to be Supported
Goal is to Accelerate Implementation of Solutions Within Two Years using MAC funds
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10. USDA, APHIS CHRP Program
Dr. Prakash Hebbar, CHRP Director
Federal/State/Industry Operational Program Partnership
Established in Florida to Support Canker Programs
Revised to Support Multi-State Response to HLB
State Programs Tailored to Needs of Each Citrus State
Florida Programs
Asian Citrus Psyllid Monitoring
Multi-Pest/Disease Survey for New Pests/Diseases or Expansion once Established
Integrates with FDACS Support for Citrus Health Management Areas (CHMAS)
Provide Feedback to Success of CHMAs in ACP control and other strategies
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11. Partners in Integrated HLB Programs
Research Institutions
Private Industry
Growers
Nurseries
Processors
Packers
Regulatory Agencies
Other Citrus Industries
CRDF Program Goals Understanding HLB Long-Term Development Medium-Term Development Short-Term Solutions Delivery of Solutions to the grove
Federal Funding Programs
Farm Bill- USDA, NIFA, Specialty Crop Research Initiative (SCRI)
$25 million per year, 5 years; Competitive Grant; Stakeholder Involvement
USDA, APHIS Congressional Appropriation – Multi-Agency Coordination Group (MAC)
$21 million over 2 years
Citrus Health Response Program (CHRP)
USDA, APHIS and FDACS
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12. Ultimate HLB Management
Asian Citrus Psyllid Population (Vector)
CLas Bacterial
Inoculum
(Pathogen)
Tree Susceptibility
To HLB and Injury
(Host)
Pesticides
Novel Suppression
Biological Control
Attract/Repel
Defective ACP
CHMAs
Better Detection
Tree Removal
Antimicrobials
Tree Defense
Thermal Therapy
Other Therapy
Optimal Nutrition/Irrigation
Tolerant Rootstocks
Increase Plant Defense
Breeding for Resistance
Root Health Impacts
Accelerate Production
Replant Citrus Trees =
Reduced HLB Disease
Severity X
Low
Transmission
Infection
Tree Injury
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13. Overview of Session - Topics
Antimicrobial Therapy for HLB
Research Update – Tom Turpen
Grower Perspective – Tom Jerkins
Thermal Therapy of HLB-Infected Trees
Update on Development of Tools - Reza Ehsani
Field Application of Thermotherapy – Rex Clounts
Tools for New Citrus Plantings
HLB Tolerant Rootstocks – Jude Grosser
Investing in New Groves – Rob Atchley
Questions and Discussion
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16. Citrus Industry Research Investments
HLB Era
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