A recent study by researchers at the University of Tokyo has found a potential solution to the threat of citrus greening disease, which could potentially devastate the unique citrus fruits of Japan. Citrus greening disease is a bacterial infection that affects citrus trees, making them produce bitter-tasting fruit that cannot be sold. The researchers have developed a new method of breeding citrus trees that are resistant to the disease, and are now seeking to apply this method to the citrus varieties of Japan. This method could potentially safeguard Japan’s unique citrus fruits from the devastating effects of citrus greening disease.

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source: Phys.org