USDA Deregulates Super-Rootstock to Save Citrus from Greening Doom
Published Date: 2/11/2026
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Summary
Soil Culture Solutions, LLC has asked the USDA to stop regulating their new genetically engineered Carrizo citrange rootstock, called CarriCea, which fights the nasty citrus greening disease (HLB). This change could help citrus growers protect their trees and boost fruit production. The USDA is now inviting everyone to review and comment on this petition by April 13, 2026.
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HLB-Resistant Rootstock Deregulation Petition
If you grow citrus, Soil Culture Solutions asked USDA to determine that a genetically engineered Carrizo citrange rootstock called CarriCea should not be regulated under 7 CFR part 340. APHIS prepared a draft plant pest risk assessment that concluded CarriCea is unlikely to pose an increased plant pest risk compared to the nonmodified rootstock. APHIS is accepting public comments on the petition and draft PPRA through April 13, 2026, after which it will approve or deny the petition.
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