Field identification of Huanglongbing (HLB) and its management alternatives

Abstract

Huanglongbing or citrus greening is the most devastating disease of citrus which has caused millions in losses worldwide. However, although there are various investigations, there is still no established cure, therefore, the objective of this research was to identify HLB in the field and to know it's control alternatives, the introduction of the phytopathogen, symptoms and disease control were investigated. The generally observed symptoms of this disease are: irregular yellowing of the leaves and inverted ripening of the fruit. According to various authors, an integrated control of the disease must be carried out, such as pest control, production of seedlings in certified nurseries, adequate nutritional management and work together with various institutions and organizations, since research such as the one carried out by the University of California Riverside by the geneticist Hailing Jin can give hope for the cure or control of this phytopathogen, however there are limitations of this product and it is not yet commercialized.