Research identifies more sustainable, cost-effective approach to treating citrus canker

(American Phytopathological Society) Behlau and his colleagues showed that it is possible to control citrus canker by spraying much less water and copper. " By adjusting both copper and water usage based on the volume of the citrus trees without affecting the quality of disease control, we have taken an important step to a more economically and environmentally sustainable citrus industry. "
Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - Category: Biology Source Type: news