2006 Florida Citrus Pest Management Guide: Huanglongbing (Citrus Greening)

Abstract

Huanglongbing (HLB), commonly called citrus greening disease, is caused by the bacterium, Candidatus Liberibacter spp. The name huanglongbing means “yellow dragon” which describes the symptom of a bright yellow shoot that commonly occurs on a sector of infected trees. HLB is a serious disease of citrus because it affects all citrus cultivars and causes rapid decline of trees. This document is PP-225, one of a series of the Plant Pathology Department, UF/IFAS Extension. Original publication date November 2005. PP-225/CG086: 2020–2021 Florida Citrus Production Guide: Huanglongbing (Citrus Greening) (ufl.edu)