The rise of citrus greening could hit Brazilian citrus cultivation by 60% in the next 5 years

Published 2023년 11월 29일

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Huanglongbing (HLB), a bacterial disease also known as citrus greening, has infected 38% of the citrus area in Brazil, which could result in a 60% drop in yields over the next five years. The disease stunts the growth of citrus trees, reduces fruit quality, and can lead to tree death. The spread of HLB has increased significantly in all regions and on all types of farms, posing a significant threat to Brazil's orange industry.

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According to research group Fundecitrus, Huanglongbing (HLB) has infected 38% of the citrus area in Brazil. That could cause yields to drop by 60% over the next five years. HLB, also known as citrus greening, is a serious and contagious bacterial disease that affects citrus trees. The disease is caused by the bacterium Candidatus Liberibacter, which is transmitted by insects. HLB has far-reaching consequences for citrus trees, as it stunts their growth, reduces fruit quality and can ultimately lead to the death of the tree. Symptoms of HLB include yellowing leaves, asymmetrical branch growth, reduced fruit size, and misshapen, bitter-tasting fruits. The annual survey on HLB shows that the area where the pest is detected increased from 24.42% in 2022 to 38.06% in 2023 in the citrus belt of São Paulo and Triângulo/Sudoeste Mineiro. "That is an increase of 56%, or 77 million diseased trees out of a total of 203 million orange trees in the region." This is the sixth consecutive year ...

Source: AGF