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How This Disease Could Wipe Out Citrus...Unless We Stop It

Season 1 Episode 2 | 10m 57s

Citrus trees are threatened by a devastating disease called Huanglongbing. In this episode of Hungry Planet, Niba visits Southern California, where she learns what UC Riverside researchers are doing to stop it. She also speaks with Food Forward, an organization that connects excess food to people who need it in California communities, including in areas hit by HLB.

Aired: 09/19/23
Funding for HUNGRY PLANET is provided by the National Science Foundation.
Extras
Explore the institute where they are breeding mechanically-harvestable Chile peppers.
How farmers and scientists are using traditional and modern methods to grow tomatoes.
Scientists identify sweet potatoes' complex flavor profile to make them more delicious.
Restaurant owner honors Latine food history. Researchers design corn for the future.
Rice holds deep importance to many communities, and could be transformed to fight anemia.
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Explore the institute where they are breeding mechanically-harvestable Chile peppers.
How farmers and scientists are using traditional and modern methods to grow tomatoes.
Scientists identify sweet potatoes' complex flavor profile to make them more delicious.
Restaurant owner honors Latine food history. Researchers design corn for the future.
Rice holds deep importance to many communities, and could be transformed to fight anemia.