Florida Citrus Research Trials: Booking for 2026

Why now: With Hamlin harvest underway through January, it’s the ideal moment to design and schedule 2026 citrus studies—aligning sites, scouting pressure, and post-harvest work. Florida Ag Research runs independent, data-driven trials across lab, greenhouse, and field that translate directly to commercial decisions. ​

Quick Specs

• Locations: Florida Ag Research stations + cooperating groves; lab/greenhouse support for pre-screens and residue/compatibility.
• Core Areas: HLB (citrus greening), canker, post-harvest quality, insect management, fertility & nutrition.
• Capabilities: Plant pathology (cultures, qPCR, decay/post-harvest setups), entomology (lab → field pipelines), agronomy.
• Designs: RCBD/split-plot; 3–4 reps typical; on-station security for high-value test substances.
• Deliverables: Clean data package with figures/tables; photo log; optional demo-plot visuals.​

Citrus Greening Trials at Florida Ag Research

Asian Citrus Psyllid Bioassay - Florida Ag Research

2026 Trial Menu

• Post-Harvest: Quality, firmness, color/peel, decay; pack-out performance; storage and display simulations.
• HLB (Citrus Greening): Efficacy under active disease pressure; vector management, bacterium suppression, symptom remediation; integrate biostimulants/ biologicals where appropriate.
• Canker (Xanthomonas): Comparative preventive vs. curative programs; timings, coverage, and compatibility.
• Insect Management: Lab screens to field trials for key Florida pests; small-plot efficacy through large-scale demos.
• Fertility & Nutrition: Programs to improve fruit set, retention, and yield; efficiency and rate/timing studies. 

Asian Citrus Psyllid

Leafminer Damage

Why Partner with Florida Ag Research

• Citrus depth with long-running programs and collaborations; proven HLB work and broader citrus portfolio. Programs also available in California.
• Integrated teams across Plant Pathology and Entomology with advanced labs (cultures, DNA/qPCR) and greenhouse capacity.
• Independent CRO delivering decision-grade data and efficient study execution across seasons.

Next Steps (slots are limited)

• Email your draft protocol for a 48-hour feasibility check
• Reserve a trial slot and align sites/timings for 2026
• Co-design endpoints and data outputs for registration or positioning

Contact: Erin Downey or Dr. Balaji Aglave  (813) 986-5599, or reach us via the Website.