Fundecitrus researcher Nelson Wulff discussed his organization’s efforts against citrus greening in Brazil during the recent IFAMA 2025 (International Food and Agribusiness Management Association) world conference. The event took place in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo. Wulff spoke about Fundecitrus’ research focused on combating greening and controlling its vector in orchards.
His presentation occurred during his participation in a panel titled Biotechnology: Pioneering Innovation and Sustainability. The panel addressed the latest advances in gene editing, synthetic biology and the development of climate-resilient crops. It also addressed regulatory challenges and the importance of public trust for the responsible adoption of biotechnology.
“We face a crucial challenge in citrus farming: mitigating the incidence of greening while we do not have a cure for the disease or a resistant plant,” Wulff said. “Fundecitrus has been dedicated to developing a plant capable of repelling the transmitting insect and combining this strategy with other complementary measures. Biotechnology is the main tool for finding more sustainable solutions for citrus farming.”
In addition to Wulff’s participation in the panel, Fundecitrus had an exhibit, where it welcomed attendees and distributed informative materials about its actions and projects.
Over the four days of programming, IFAMA 2025 addressed key issues for the future of agribusiness. The issues included digital transformation, bioeconomy, food security, management of production chains and the transition to a more sustainable agribusiness.
This was the first time that the international conference was held in Brazil. It brought together hundreds of agribusiness professionals, including opinion leaders, executives, managers, academics, producers, researchers and students from more than 40 countries.
Source: Fundecitrus
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