Many gardeners swear by the tried-and-true heirloom varieties, while others are drawn to the disease resistance or increased ...

Greening disease was introduced in the late 90s to Florida, and has had detrimental effects on citrus production.

With a rich agricultural legacy in palm oil, rubber and tropical fruits, the country’s failure to harness the power of ...

Florida researchers work on genetically modifying trees to kill insects as Fort Myers based grower, Alico, stops citrus production.

Scientists at the University of Florida are testing a new type of citrus tree that can fight off the tiny insects responsible ...

In today’s fast-paced world, convenience is king. But convenience doesn’t have to come at the cost of your health. For years, ...

Genome editing with CRISPR-Cas is often associated with the induction of mutations. However, a team of researchers from the ...

Female mosquitoes are targeted because only they bite and drink blood, thereby spreading diseases such as malaria and dengue fever.

Genetically engineered mosquitoes with toxic semen could be a new weapon against tropical disease, Australian scientists said ...

Male flies have been genetically engineered to produce poisonous proteins in their seminal fluid, a technique that could be ...