Research by Dr. Mark Hoddle, University of California, Riverside

Dr. Mark Hoddle, a research scientist at the University of California at Riverside, is establishing the biological control agent, Tamarixia radiata, a parasitoid that attacks Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) nymphs, an invasive pest infesting citrus and spreading the deadly huanglongbing disease.

 How does Tamarixia kill ACP? Download the Research Snapshot to learn more.

 

 

 

 

About Research Snapshots

We have developed short, descriptions of research projects that aim to help in the fight against HLB. These projects include traditional breeding and genetic engineering to create resistant citrus varieties, psyllid modification, using other organisms to deliver HLB-resistance genes, and early detection of the bacterium in trees.