Agricultural and Life Sciences (IFAS)
Albrecht Lab
Led by Ute Albrecht · Horticultural Sciences
What we study
The Albrecht Lab studies citrus rootstock traits, HLB resistance, and physiological problems in vegetable crops. Research includes field trials, metabolomics, and rootstock propagation methods.
What working here is like
- Fieldwork
- Plants
- Projects
- 3
- Papers
- 5
Current projects
Citrus rootstock traits and HLB resistance
Evaluating rootstock effects on citrus tree growth and productivity under HLB conditions.
Rootstock propagation methods
Investigating how rootstock propagation affects root architecture and tree growth.
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Plant growth regulator effects on basil and cilantro
Studying how plant growth regulators improve stress tolerance and bolting resistance in basil and cilantro.
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Recent papers, explained
- Physiological responses of scion and rootstock in grafted grapefruit trees under salinity stress
2026 · Journal of Experimental Horticulture
Examines scion and rootstock responses to salt stress in grapefruit.
- Compartment‐Specific Functional and Taxonomic Responses of Plant Growth‐Promoting Microbiomes Following Oxytetracycline Trunk Injection in Citrus
2026 · Journal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment
Studies how OTC affects plant microbiomes in citrus trees.
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- Granular Humic Acid Applications Have Limited Effects on Soil Properties and the Active Citrus Rhizosphere Microbiome in Sandy Subtropical Florida Soils
2026 · Journal of soil science and plant nutrition
- Physiological and Horticultural Responses of HLB-Affected ‘Valencia’ Orange Trees to Trunk-Injected Oxytetracycline and Streptomycin Formulations Differing in Adjuvant and pH
2026 · Antibiotics
Compares two antibiotic treatments for HLB in citrus trees.
- Novel Citrus Rootstocks Mediate Distinct Physiological Strategies for Salinity Tolerance in Grafted Sweet Orange Trees
2026 · HortScience
Tests nine citrus rootstocks for salt tolerance in grafted orange trees.
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