Attend the Millennium Block Field Day on November 7th at the Indian River Research and Education Center.
Florida citrus growers should register now to attend the Millennium Block Field Day at the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center on November 7th. According to a Citrus Industry article, “The Millennium Block is a seminal grapefruit trial on 20 acres at the UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center (IRREC) in Fort Pierce. Its 5,500 trees include UF/IFAS and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)-bred scion and rootstock varieties.” The aim of the trial is to find “new citrus varieties that show tolerance to citrus greening.” See the details below.
Details of the Millennium Block Field Day
When: Thursday, November 7, 2024; 9am – 12pm EST.
Where: UF/IFAS Indian River Research and Education Center
2199 South Rock Road Fort Pierce, FL 34945
What: According to the event’s Eventbrite page, “Citrus growers will join Dr. Flavia Zambon (a UF/IFAS Assistant Professor) and Dr. Matt Mattia (a USDA Agricultural Research Service geneticist) on an interpreted tour of new citrus varieties at the Indian River Research and Education Center. With 5,500 trees, this trial aims to show tolerance to citrus greening. Attendees will receive maps and data for reference and have opportunities to sample fresh fruit.” The event is free to attend.
How: Register here to attend. For more information, contact Flavia Zambon at f.zambon@ufl.edu or call 772-237-1515.
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