Hungry Planet: How This Disease Could Wipe Out Citrus...Unless We Stop It
Citrus trees are threatened by a devastating disease called Huanglongbing. In this episode, Niba visits Southern California, where she learns what UC Riverside researchers are doing to stop it. She also speaks with Food Forward, an organization that connects excess food to people who need it in California communities. Part of the "Hungry Planet" series.
Media Details
Runtime: 10 minutes 57 seconds
- Topic: Home and Family, Science
- Subtopic: Conservation, Environmental Issues, Food, Plants
- Grade/Interest Level: 7 - 12
- Release Year: 2023
- Producer/Distributor: PBS Digital Studios
- Series: Hungry Planet
- Voicer: Kelly Brennan
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