EPA Approves New Tool to Combat Citrus Greening Disease
Published Friday, May 1, 2026
On Tuesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved CarriCea T1, a gene-edited citrus rootstock designed to help trees defend against citrus greening disease, also known as huanglongbing.
The disease has had severe impacts on the Florida citrus industry and continues to pose a threat to citrus production nationwide. The new rootstock works from within the tree to improve resistance, potentially reducing the need for certain pesticide applications.
The approval marks a significant development in ongoing efforts to address citrus greening and support long-term citrus production.
Staff contact: Matthew Viohl, mviohl@cfbf.com.
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