The Brief
- University of Florida researchers believe an alternative crop, bamboo, could help struggling citrus growers.
- UF IFAS researchers expect to create guidelines for bamboo growers within a few years.
- Bamboo is used for edible shoots as well as timber for furniture and fencing.
LAKE HAMILTON, Fla. – Oranges are a huge part of Florida’s identity and economy, but the industry has been in decline due to citrus greening disease.
What they’re saying:
University of Florida researchers believe an alternative crop, bamboo, could help growers.…