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Dr. Jude Grosser is a Professor in Plant Cell Genetics at the University of Florida, based at the Citrus Research and Education Center (CREC) within the College of Agricultural and Life Sciences. His program emphasizes citrus variety improvement through somatic hybridization, cybridization, and transgenic approaches to address production challenges like disease resistance, soil adaptation, and seedlessness.
- Research Focus: Citrus biotechnology, somatic hybridization, triploid breeding, and genome editing for disease resistance.
- Collaborators: F. G. Gmitter, J. H. Graham, C. W. McCoy, W. S. Castle, and W. O. Dawson.
- Key Achievements: World’s most successful citrus somatic hybridization program, development of transgene-free canker-resistant citrus, and creation of superior tetraploid rootstocks ('Tetrazygs').
Scientific Contributions: The program has produced over 150 somatic hybrids, established the largest field study on somaclonal variation in woody fruit trees, and pioneered a GFP-based transformation system eliminating bacterial resistance genes. Recent work includes CRISPR-Cas12a editing for canker resistance and CMS gene transfer for seedless cultivars.
Publications: 15 most recent articles highlight advancements in genome editing, rootstock development, and stress tolerance. Partnerships with teams in plant pathology and nutrient management drive practical applications for Florida’s citrus industry.
