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In vitro sensitivity and field effectiveness of synthetic and plant-based fungicides against dragon fruit canker caused by Neoscytalidium dimidiatum

Searching for Laurel Wilt Resistance in Avocados of Mexican and Mexican-Guatemalan Ancestry

Physiological and biochemical responses of the achachairu tree (Garcinia humilis) to prolonged flooding

Jonathan Crane is a tropical-fruit crop specialist at UF’s Tropical Research & Education Center in Homestead and has been with UF since 1987. He has studied how hurricanes affect Florida agriculture. His research covers damage to fruit crops and to grove infrastructure such as irrigation systems due to high winds and flooding.

Sapodilla

Passionfruit

Mamey Sapote

Lychee

Guava

Mango

Tropical Fruit Production

Avocado

Carambola

Annona

Longan

Papaya

Dragonfruit

English

Tropical Research Management Program

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ResearchGate Citations

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What's behind the meager mango season?

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Dr. Jonathan Crane of the Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead, Florida talks about Dragon Fruit (Pitaya). 

https://trec.ifas.ufl.edu/

Field Trip Friday- Dragon Fruit (Pitaya) with Dr. Jonathan Crane

Dr. Jonathan Crane showed us around the Tropical Research and Education Center in Homestead, FL! Here's a look at some of the ongoing projects at TREC. 

https://trec.ifas.ufl.edu/

Field Trip Friday- A Backseat Tour of TREC with Dr. Jonathan Crane

Dr. Jonathan Crane of the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center, provides an overview of the deadly laurel wilt disease that can reek havoc on avocados.  During his presentation, he provides some recommendations on how best address the disease.

Overview of Laurel Wilt

Dr. Jonathan Crane with the UF/IFAS Tropical Research and Education Center discusses the SmartIrrigation Avocado mobile app and its benefits of helping conserve water for Florida avocado growers.

SmartIrrigation Avocado App  - Dr. Jonathan Crane

Session 7 - Planning for the Future - Jonathan Crane on the "Lessons Learned from the Laurel Wilt - Redbay Ambrosia Beetle Situation in the Florida Avocado Industry".

Session 7 - Planning for the Future - Lessons Learned from Florida - Jonathan Crane

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