Florida continues to rebuild its grapefruit industry

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Family-run Twig’s, a longtime contract packager for Sun Drop, trades in its conveyors of yesteryear for a modern bottling overhaul for its old-school sodas.

To protect the newer generation of trees from infection, two types of therapies are being applied: employing nets on top of the trees until they're about two to three years old to let the trees get a good start. Or, what Riverfront Packing is doing is applying kaolin clay to the trees. That clay puts a red coating on the leaves and the (Asian citrus) psyllid that has historically spread citrus greening can't see that color. (Or if they do, they're quickly deterred.)

The progressive increase in cultivation, phytosanitary reputation, and the work of producers made it possible to meet high domestic and international demand throughout the year, with the highest volumes of crops from August to October, said the federal agency.

"In the world of citrus fruits, the lemon is perhaps one of the most trivialised. We have invested in giving a new meaning to an autochthonous citrus fruit with unique characteristics that unfortunately have not been well appreciated," says Attilio Villari, the company's sales manager. "Our success over the past year can be measured by the feedback we have received from our customers and end users. They saw Ducifinu not as a simple lemon, but as a high-quality, 100% Sicilian product. And all this at a time when the Italian lemon was being challenged by foreign competition, particularly from South Africa and Argentina."

The global shift towards using biomass for biofuels and chemicals is accelerating due to increasing environmental concerns and geopolitical strategies. This study investigates a biorefinery model using citrus-processing-waste, specifically citrus pulp, to produce high-value products for various industries, including cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, flavours, fragrances, and food packaging.

These findings align with previous studies that have highlighted the oxidative stress and cell death pathways induced by DOX, which contribute to its cardiotoxic effects[2][3]. The São Paulo State University study further expands on these findings by demonstrating that DOX also disrupts lipid metabolism and energy metabolic parameters in both the heart and liver.

This study demonstrates a significant association between 100% fruit juice consumption and an increased risk of myopia in adolescents and young adults, with this link being more pronounced in specific populations such as males and younger age groups. These findings provide essential evidence for developing myopia prevention strategies, highlighting the impact of dietary factors on visual health and the necessity of targeted interventions for high-risk groups. The results underscore the importance of incorporating dietary guidance into comprehensive myopia prevention strategies.