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ARS Citrus Rootstocks: A Success Story
The United Nations General Assembly designated 2021 as the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables. This issue of Down on the Farm takes a look at one of ARS’s major contributions to fruit production: citrus rootstocks.
Remember that old commercial that declared, A day without orange juice is like a day without sunshine ? Thanks to the Agricultural Research Service (ARS), consumers can enjoy citrus sunshine whenever they like. Begun by USDA more than a century ago, the citrus research program has helped to ensure a bounty of not only oranges, but also grapefruits, mandarins, lemons, and more.