What is citrus greening — and why is it so hard to stop?
Nov 14, 2024 · Citrus greening, or Huanglongbing, caused by a fastidious bacterium called Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus, inflicts approximately $3 billion in annual losses in agriculture.The disease is difficult to detect early, as symptoms like mottled leaves and irregularly shaped fruits may not appear until years after the initial infection.
First-of-its-kind project to improve muscadine grapes
Dec 23, 2024 · The four-year, $7 million project, “Through the Grapevine: Developing Vitis x MuscadiniaWide Hybrids for Enhanced Disease Resistance and Quality,” is funded by a U.S. Department of Agriculture National Institute Food and Agriculture grant. The research involves the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, the University of Arkansas, the University of Georgia and several other ...
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When stocking ponds with fish, stick to the process
Apr 8, 2020 · Springtime is the right time to begin the process of stocking new ponds with fish, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert.. Todd Sink, Ph.D., AgriLife Extension aquaculture specialist, College Station, said many landowners believe simply adding fish to a pond will result in a healthy and sustainable fish population. But a planned approach, starting with creating a good ...
Texas A&M AgriLife Research leading effort to develop more high …
Oct 3, 2024 · Awarded an $8.4 million grant by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, USDA-NIFA, AgriLife Research will spearhead a groundbreaking four-year multi-institution collaborative project to develop resilient, high-quality tomato varieties.. The project, “Climate Resilient High-Quality Tomato Varieties for Sustainable Production,” will be led by Bhimu ...
Why your wine glass matters — and how to pick the right one
Dec 11, 2024 · Choosing the right wine glass can feel as daunting as picking the right bottle of wine, but it is one of the simplest ways to elevate your wine experience and impress your guests.. Luckily, selecting glassware doesn’t need to be complicated, said Andreea Botezatu, Ph.D., an associate professor in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Horticultural Sciences and ...
Texas A&M course addresses water scarcity challenges- AgriLife …
Oct 16, 2024 · Water is fundamental to sustaining life, yet billions of people around the world struggle to access this vital resource. To tackle this pressing issue, Douglas Kingman, Ph.D., an instructional professor in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, created a course for Texas A&M University students called “The World Has a Drinking Problem,” which dives deep into the ...
Backyard Chicken seminar series starting Oct. 21 - AgriLife Today
Oct 4, 2024 · Both virtual workshops are part of the Backyard Chicken seminar series presented by AgriLife Extension and the Texas A&M Department of Poultry Science, which includes weekly seminars on various topics.. Each workshop is comprised of four modules, with one module being covered each day in a one-hour session from 11 a.m. to noon.
Hope for the citrus industry - AgriLife Today
Dec 2, 2024 · Mandadi, a professor in the Texas A&M Department of Plant Pathology and Microbiology and researcher at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Weslaco, has dedicated a decade to studying citrus greening.In the past few years, he and his collaborators have found new potential treatments for citrus greening, offering hope to the producers and consumers alike.
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