April 2008 vol. 26 no. 2
Topics:
Curbing the Threat of Citrus Greening, Water Conversation Researchers Receive Award, Graduate Students Defend their Thesis, Citrus Center Employees Receive Awards, Pictures from Vic and Teddy's Retirement Party
February 2008 vol. 26 no. 1
Topics:
Vic French Retiring after 35 Years of Service, Teddy Medrano Retiring after 38 Years of Service, Pink Hibiscus Mealybug (PHM) Makes it to Texas, Latest News on Citrus Psyllid and Greening
2007
December 2007 vol. 25 no. 6
Topics:
Turkey Hosts International Citrus Virulogy Conference, News on Topsin M Fungicide, Robert Saldaña Graduates, Update: Undergraduate Biotech Research Internship Program, Zoro® to the Rescue: Citrus Mite Control in Texas
October 2007 vol. 25 no. 5
Topics:
Citrus Center Approaches 60th Anniversary, Citrus Tour in Mexico, Citrus Greening and Psyllid Update, Student Concludes Masters Degree in Biotechnology, Kaolin: A Good Candidate for Citrus Psyllid Control
August 2007 vol. 25 no. 4
Topics:
New Look for Newsletter, Video Conference Facility at Citrus Center, Pest Alert: False Spider Mites, Pesticide Control Guide Now Available in Spanish, This is the Right Time to Fix Packinghouse Air Quality Issues, Science Summer Camp for Weslaco High School Students
June 2007 vol. 25 no. 3
Topics:
New Citrus Pest Control Guide, Dr. Rasmussen Appointed Dean in Kingsville, Updates on Tristeza and Greening, New Graduate Students and Employees, First Release of Diaprepes Root Weevil Parasitoids in Texas, Former Citrus Center Students Graduate from the Vegetable and Fruit Improvement Center, Texas A&M University
April 2007 vol. 25 no. 2
Topics:
Strategic Planning for the Possible Outbrek of Citrus Greening in Texas, Micro-budded Ultra-High Density Citrus for a 15 Year Cycle, Diaprepes Root Weevil Update
February 2007 vol. 25 no. 1
Topics:
Recent Award Letters, Should Graft Unions be Above or Below the Soil Line? Time to Reevaluate this Wise Old Practice, Citrus Blackfly Update, Enable 2F Assigned Section 3 Labeling for All Citrus
December 2006 vol. 24 no. 6
Topics:
Citrus Psyllid and Greening Survey, Graduation of Mr Ram Mohan Uckoo From TAMU-Kingsville, Liz B. Vela Successfully Defended Her MS Thesis, Another Student Graduates in Biotechnology, FALSE SPIDER MITES ON THE REBOUND
Topics:
Dr. Federick Parker - New AgBiz Faculty in Kingsville, Phosphorus in N-G-K Fertilizers and in Fungicides, Control of Asian Psyllid and Citrus Leafminer with ADMIRE® PRO and Katydid Injury on Oranges
Topics:
Changes to Budwood Program, Homopterous Pests on the Increase, Congratulations to Tina Thomas and Local Students Finding Their Way to Science
Topics:
Funds for A New Citrus Center Approved, Citrus Pest Update, Aerial Blight Caused by Phytophthora, Citrus Greening/Asian Psyllid Survey Update and Dr. Rosati Resigns as Dean
April 2006 vol. 24 no. 2
Topics:
Citrus Center Welcomes Mamoudou Setamou, "What is the Pupose of Buffers? Are They Interchangeable", Ladybettles Contribute to Asian Psyllid Control, Leaf Cutter Ants on the Go and More Diagnostic Guides on Greening and Canker
February 2006 vol. 24 no. 1
Topics:
From the Center Director's Desk, The Honey Wasp, Julian Sauls Wins Potts Award, Citrus Greening and Psyllid Survey in Texas and Diagnostic Guide
Topics:
Newsletter Topics: Monte Alto Developments, New Center Director Named, Awards for Former Center Personnel, Patrick Haslem Student Intern, Citrus in Falfurrias, Past, Present & Future and Another Student Defends Her Thesis in Citrus Biotechnology
Topics:
Newsletter Topics: Citrus Center Saddened by Jim Villarreal's Passing, Citrus Greening Disease in Florida, Young Man's Journey from Hidalgo to College Station via the Citrus Center and Nitrogen Application Affect Fruit Shape
August 2005 vol. 23 no. 4
Topics:
Wholly Whitefly on Citrus, Latest Collaborative Work with UTPA, Dr. Pete Timmer Visits the Citrus Center, Another Student Graduates in Biotechnology and Two Graduate Students in the Functional Foods Lab Successfully Defend Their Thesis
June 2005 vol. 23 no. 3
Topics:
Dr. Elsa Murano Visits The Citrus Center, Mites Abundant, How Long Does It Take To Release A New Citrus Variety, Phytophthora Or Too Much Fertilizer and Awards For Citrus Center Personnel
April 2005 vol. 23 no. 2
Topics:
The Water Deal, Leaf-cutting Ants, Membrane Filter Technique for Citrus Nematode Assay and Update on the Development of the Prospective Texas Red Grapefruit
February 2005 vol. 23 no. 1
Topics:
Dr. Amador Steps Down as Center Director, Jose Amador Receives Potts Award, The White Christmas of 2004, Agriculture in the Rio Grande Valley: Changes and Challenges and Envidor Miticide Nearing Registration
December vol. 22 no. 6
Topics:
Citrus Vine Control, International Citrus Virologists visit Valley and Mexico, Research Internships, A Successful Way of Channel Undergraduate Students to Graduate Studies.
October vol. 22 no. 5
Topics:
Dr. Amador Receives TCM Special Award, Maximizing Water Use Efficiency Through Intergrated On-Farm Application and District Delivery Systems, Diaprepes Root Weevil Update, Strobilurin Fungicides, "Potential Health Benefits of Citrus" Symposium, Bhimu Patil Receives National Award
August vol. 22 no. 4
Topics:
The Citrus Industry, The Citrus Center, and I Lose a Great Friend; Citrus Budwood Program Update;Is Rio Red Grapefruit Cold-Hardy?; End of One Era, Start of a New One; New Faces at the Center; Graduate Student Program Successes Continue
June vol. 22 no. 3
Topics:
Center Welcomes New Computer Specialist, New Citrus Pest Control Guide, Copper Fungicides, High School Students Receive Scientific Research Training, Long Service Awards, Two Students Graduating from Louzada's Program
April vol. 22 no. 2
Topics:
Fruit Bloom Late This Season, Mites Abound, Recent Visitors, Retirements, Why My Sweet Orange Turned Sour?, International Citrus Congress, Greg Panzer Receives Special Recognition Posathumously, A New Redder Grapefruit for Texas?
February vol. 22 no. 1
Topics:
Greg Panzer, President Rumaldo Juarez and Dean Ron Rosati Recognize Greg Panzer's Contributions to the Citrus Center, Water Conservation and Fertilizer Management Strategies on Citrus, The Texas Agriculture Program Honors Wayne Showers, What Do We Know About Grapefruit-Drug Interactions, Citrus Blackfly Update, Water Update, Naturally Growing Trifoliate Orange and Citrus Canker Status in Wooded Areas of East Texas, Students Win Poster Awards, Recent Visitors
December vol. 21 no. 6
Topics:
A New invasive vine on citrus, Julian Gonzalez, Two Students Graduate from Dr. Louzada's Program, Message on Messenger, New Members of the Budwood Program Team, A Modified Nematode Assay, Recent Visitors to the Center, Dr. Patil receives Award
October vol. 21 no. 5
Topics:
Citrus Leafminer on the Increase, Oleocellosis, Citrus Trees in the President's Garden, Phytophthora Fruit Rot, Water Conservation and Fertility Management Strategies on Citrus Cost and Productivity, John Watson Assumes Responsibility for the Budwood Program, New Student Faces at the Center, A Postharvest Workshop Held
August vol. 21 no. 4
Topics:
Abound, Headline, and Gem- New Fungicides fro Greasy Spot Control, Dwayne Bair Retires from Advisory Committee, Graduate Student Assesses Impact of the Phytochemicals in Fruits and Vegetables Course on Society, First Citrus PhD at the Center Completed, New Opportunity for Hands-on Research for the Valley's Students, Dr. Charles Scifres, Craig Kahlke moves to Cornell, Visitors from Mexico, Origin of the Word 'Orange'
June vol. 21 no. 3
Topics:
Citrus Pest Update, Growing Demand for Citrus Budwood for Homeowner Market, Bhimu Patil Receives Invitations and Recognition, Personnel Comings and Goings, The Problem of Root-bound Container Trees, Citrus Center Personnel Recognized
April vol. 21 no. 2
Topics:
Advisory Committee Thanks Jimmie Steidinger, Trifoliate Orange - Potential Source of Valuable Genes, Andres Ledesma,Diaprepes Root Weevil Update, Spring Bloom, Embedded Spores in Flowers/Fruit May Become Problematic, Citrus Fertilization Studies, Visitors To The Center
February vol. 21 no. 2
Topics:
Citrus Center Loses a Dear Friend, Clay Everhard Honored with Potts Award, Your Help wanted with our Psorosis Research, News from the Virus -Free Budwood Program, From the Biotechnology Laboratory, Former Citrus Center Intern Receives Top Honors at Graduation, False Spider Mite Feeding Damage on Oranges, Center's Nurseryman Retires
Topics:
Asian Citrus Psyllid Update, Annual Institute of the Rio Grande Valley Horticultural Society to be held 1/21/03, Late Season Rainfall impacts Citrus Brown Rot Disease, Multi-Disciplinary Course on Food for Health Attracts Three More Land Grant Universities Beyond Texas, Gary McBryde Resigns, Center Scientists' Recent Activites, Another Student Graduates from Functional Food Lab, Short Course: Citrus Precision Orchard Management
October vol. 20 no. 5
Topics:
President Juarez Visits Center, New Texas Citrus IPM Guide, The 'Other Red' Grapefruits, Citrus Rust Mites on the Rebound, Soil Salinity, Comparing Total Grapefruit Production in Texas, California, and Florida, Satsuma Round Table in Uvalde, Underground International Student Studying Citrus Root Health, Visitors to the Center
August vol. 20 no. 4
Topics:Varietal Considerations, New President in Kingsville, Erik Mirkov Receives Prestigious Award, Tian-Ye Chen Completes Graduate Degree, Risk Management, Texas Citrus Seasonal Grapefruit Prices, Visitors to the Center, New Faces at the Center, Newsletter Survey Results
June vol. 20 no. 3
Topics:Beto Garza Sr. IN MEMORIUM, Exotic Citrus Pests and Diseases - Urgent Need to Protect Our Citrus Industry, Long Service Awards, The Colorado Connection ---,Summer Interns, Citrus Fruit and Tree Insurance Participation, Barnacle Scale on the Increase, Graduate Student Symposium, Visitors to the Center
April vol. 20 no. 2
Topics:
Use It or Lose It!, Budwood Program Update, Factors Influencing Grapefruit Prices, In Search of a Replacement for Sour Orange Rootstock, On the Trail of the Texas Leafcutting Ant, Time to Take Soil Samples for Citrus Nematode Assessment
February vol. 20 no. 1
Topics:
Aerial Survey for Citrus Blackfly, Water, Water Everywhere, Jose Garza Retires, Employee of the Year, Functional Food/Physiology Lab Activities- 2001, Conidia in Greasy Spot Disease - Some Preliminary Information, Where Have Grapefruit Prices Been?, Visitors to the Center
December vol. 19 no. 6
Topics:
Beneficial Mite on Texas Citrus, Shad D. Nelson-New Assistant Professor of Agronomy, International Citrus Virology Meeting Held in Cyprus, Costs of Production and Land Prices
October vol. 19 no. 5
Topics:
Asian Psyllid Found on Texas Citrus, Citrus Prospects, Visitors to the Center, Long Service Recognized, New Quarter-Time Faculty Appointments at the Center, Some Economic Thoughts on Freeze Protection, Student Interns From Latin America, Training Local Undergraduate Students in Biotechnology
August vol. 19 no. 4
Topics:
Citrus Blackfly on the Increase, Psorosis Symptom Observations, Thorn Damage on Fruit A Nuisance, Functional Food Lab in Citrus Center Attracts Scientists, President Cisneros Stepping Down, Citrus Center Biotechnology Lab Graduates Another Student, Visitors to the Center
June vol. 19 no. 3
Topics:
Citrus Center Loses a True Friend, Section 24(C) Special Local Need Label for Ridomil Gold EC, Admire 2F and Provado 1.6F Labeled for Citrus, First Sweet Orange-Grapefruit Partial Hybrid Test-Tube Baby, Visitors to the Citrus Center, Katydid (or Didn't), New Faces at the Citrus Center 2nd Graduate Students Symposium and Award Ceremony, Graduate Student Program at the Citrus Center, Center's Research on Health Benefits of Citrus Pectin Published in Leading Journal, TAMUK Administrators Visit Center
April vol. 19 no. 2
Topics:
First Major Cutting of Virus-Free Budwood For 2001 Is Beginning Now, New Dean of Agriculture and Human Sciences, Activities With Monterrey Tech, Successful Citrus Orchard Management Course, Financial Investment in Citrus: A Snapshot, Whisker Mold In Orange Orchards, False Spider Mites Abundant, Citrus Center And University of Texas at Brownsville Launch New Training Opportunity For Valley Students, Functional Food Research Collaboration Across Texas
February vol. 19 no. 1
Topics:
Dr. French Wins Prestigious Award, Horticultural Society Poster Winners, State Senators and Representatives Visit Center, The "Orange-In" Of The Species, Dr. Jesusa Crisistomo Legaspi Accepts Florida Position, Writers Visit Citrus Center, Citrus Center Visitors, Employee Of The Year
December vol. 19 no. 6
Topics:
Citrus Root Weevil Identified, First Citrus Center Biotechnology Graduate Student Completes Degree Citrus Management Course, Unique Course on Human Benefits of Fruits and Vegetables, Advisory Committee Honors Dean
October vol. 19 no. 5
Topics:
Loss of Citrus Trees Associated With Root Weevil and Phytophthora Fungus, Tomas Banda Proposed New Citrus Center Facilities, TAMUK Recognized Blaine Holcomb, Grapefruit's High Levels of Glucaric Acid, A Potential Disease Preventing Compound, Visitors to the Center
August vol. 19 no. 4
Topics:
Ants on the March, Dooryard Citrus Canker Survey in Cameron County, Hedging Topping, Visitors to the Center, Graduate Students' Symposium
June vol. 19 no. 3
Topics:
A Texas Perspective on Citrus Canker Eradication Efforts in Florida,First of Virus-Free Citrus Budwood Available for Sale, New Citrus Pest Control Guide Available,The temik Problem?, Vistors To The Center, Texas Grapefruit Volume Down Oranges Up, Center's First Nutriceutical Masters Student Graduates, Preliminary Results of Citrus Rootstock Trials, Genetically Modified Citrus In Field Tests, KGRV Channel 5 Visits The Citrus Center
April vol. 19 no. 2
Topics:
Micromite 25 WS® Registered For Texas Citrus, New Texas Grapefruit License Plate To Benefit Research At The Citrus Center,Recent Incidences of Phytophthora Leaf Spot, Stem Blight, and Foot Rot,Historical Photos of Citrus Canker Found In College Station,Citrus Flowering, Joint Research Effort-A Success,Guide For Texas Citrus Growers on Hedging and Topping Being Prepared, Visitors At The Citrus Center
February vol. 19 no. 1
Topics:
Esteem® Registered for Citrus, TCM Mid-Year Meeting, Freeze Protection For Foundation Block, Fertiliziing Rio Orchards, Citrus Field Day, Dr. Robert F. Leyden and Santiago Dominguez, Jose Martinez Retires, Comparative Fruit Quality of Microbudded and Conventionally Grown Trees