Novel citrus hybrids incorporating Australian lime genetics: development of HLB-tolerant citrus rootstocks and physiological changes in ‘Valencia’ sweet orange scions

Citrus greening disease, or Huanglongbing (HLB), is the most destructive disease affecting citrus crops worldwide. All commercially cultivated citrus varieties are highly susceptible to HLB, and currently, no effective treatments exist. Several Australian lime species have demonstrated significant H...

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Published in:	Frontiers in Plant Science
Main Authors:	Lamiaa M. Mahmoud, Manjul Dutt
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-06-01
Subjects:	Huanglongbing (HLB) Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus finger lime hybrids conventional breeding pummelo rootstocks
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fpls.2025.1614845/full