UF/IFAS Citrus Research and Education Center Plant Improvement Team
Oct. 21, 2021, 10 a.m. CREC, Ben Hill Griffin Auditorium, Lake Alfred, FL. 700 Experiment Station Rd. Hosts: Dr. Fred Gmitter and Dr. Jude Grosser Varieties will include oranges, orange-like fruit, new grapefruit hybrids, tangerine types, and acid fruit. Attendees will be channeled through the room in a singular direction where they will have an opportunity to sample fruit, peel fruit (when applicable), and score the general characteristics and traits of the displayed selections. Juice may be provided. The Plant Improvement Team will be available for discussion and questions. Attendees are requested to refrain from socializing until they have completed the display. This typically takes around 45 minutes.Nov. 16, 2021, 10 a.m. CREC, Ben Hill Griffin Auditorium, Lake Alfred, FL Hosts: Dr. Fred Gmitter and Dr. Jude Grosser Details of items displayed will be provided as the date gets closer.
Dec. 16, 2021, 10 a.m. CREC, Ben Hill Griffin Auditorium, Lake Alfred, FL Hosts: Dr. Fred Gmitter and Dr. Jude Grosser Details of items displayed will be provided as the date gets closer. It tends to be the largest and most varied of the displays.
Feb. 15, 2022, 10 a.m. CREC, Ben Hill Griffin Auditorium, Lake Alfred, FL Hosts: Dr. Fred Gmitter and Dr. Jude Grosser The February display tends to be late grapefruit and sweet oranges, with a small quantity of specialty varieties. Juice may be provided.