Citrus Under Siege
The beauty of citrus groves masks a dark history intertwined with mafia exploitation, which began in the Sicilian lemon industry. Today, a new threat looms: citrus greening disease, transmitted by an invasive insect, is devastating American citrus production. Scientists are racing against time to combat this bacterial disease, which weakens trees and disrupts their nutrient systems, echoing a century-old struggle that started in China.In this clip
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Museums and the Mafia: The Secret History of Citrus
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