CV Lattes
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Fundo de Defesa da Citricultura (FUNDECITRUS) (Institutional affiliation for the last research proposal) Birthplace: Brazil
F. Behlau has a bachelor's in Agronomy from Sate University of Londrina, Londrina, PR, Brazil (2003), a master's in Plant Pathology from University of Sao Paulo - ESALQ/USP, Piracicaba, SP, Brazil (2006) and a PhD degree in Plant Pathology from University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, USA (2010). Currently he works as a researcher at Fundecitrus, Araraquara, SP, Brazil. His work is focused on the epidemiology, management, control, and etiology of citrus canker on citrus crops. (Source: Lattes Curriculum)
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Despite the recent reduction of the planted area, Brazil remains, by far, the largest orange producer and orange juice exporter in the world. However, although huge amounts are produced and exported, the rate of fruit loss due to premature drop in the field is significant. In the Brazilian citrus belt, the rate of premature fruit drop reached 17% in the last season, corresponding to R$496…
The recent increase in the incidence of citrus canker in the São Paulo State (SPS) after significant changes in the eradication program has worried citrus growers. The current situation is favorable for disease progression in the state to endemic levels. In this new scenario, the improvement of control measures and mitigation of citrus canker is essential to minimize the impact of this di…
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