Southwest Florida Research

An Indirect Organogenesis-Based Citrus Transformation System Monitored Using Visible Reporter Markers

Genetic transformation of citrus is essential for functional genomics and trait improvement, yet remains limited by prolonged regeneration cycles, genotype-dependent responses, and inefficient screening of transformed tissues. Here, we established an Agrobacterium-mediated indire...

Shaping the future of citrus yield prediction with multimodal data fusion and machine learning: a systematic review

Accurate yield forecasting enables growers and the citrus industry to optimize resource allocation, mitigate economic risks, and enhance supply chain efficiency. However, existing studies remain fragmented, with substantial variation in input features, data acquisition platforms,...

Orchard management alters citrus root and rhizosphere microbiomes with functional consequences for plant performance

Abstract Agricultural management practices act as ecological disturbances that can restructure soil and plant-associated microbial communities, but the functional consequences of these microbial shifts on crop performance remain poorly understood. Here, we examined how common orc...