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Exotic Australian Fruit May Help Save Florida's Citrus Industry

Australian fingerlimes, related to citrus are gaining popularity as an exotic fruit. Miguel Canahuati./Miguel Canahuati. hide caption

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Exotic Australian Fruit May Help Save Florida's Citrus Industry

July 27, 2020 • Researchers are working to control citrus greening, a disease that has killed thousands of acres of orange trees. Finger limes produce a peptide that kills the bacterium responsible for the disease.

Exotic Australian Fruit May Help Save Florida's Citrus Industry

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