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Reactive oxygen species (ROS) cause oxidative stress at the cellular level. Research shows that this way, amongst others, they inhibit the germination capacity of plants, produce cytotoxins or exert toxic effects on aquatic invertebrates.

Citrus Industry The Australian finger lime, a citrus relative, could be a new specialty crop for Florida citrus growers. Traditionally, finger limes have remained rare in the United States, grown few and far between.

https://news.ucr.edu/author/jules-bernstein New research reveals an essential step in scientists' quest to create targeted, more eco-friendly fungicides that protect food crops. Scientists have known for decades that biological cells manufacture tiny, round structures called extracellular vesicles.

https://news.ucr.edu/author/jules-bernstein UC Riverside scientists are betting an ancient solution will solve citrus growers' biggest problem by breeding new fruits with natural resistance to a deadly tree disease. New hybrid citrus fruit bred for disease resistance and flavor.

from Dr. John Boland, Dr. Kellie Uyeda researchers, Dr. Jeff Crooks, advisor, Monica Almeida, cartography, Mayda Winter, project management The Kuroshio Shot Hole Borer (KSHB) is a tiny beetle that invaded San Diego County in 2013.