Ep #10: Justin Ezell, Assistant Bureau Chief of Citrus Budwood Registration

Thanks for tuning in to another episode of Plant Industry News.
This episode begins with Director, Dr. Trevor Smith's recap of
the annual Florida Nursery Grower and Landscape Association
landscape show held in Orlando, FL, recognition of the giant
African land snail eradication program anniversary, and
reflection of Hurricane Dorian. Enjoy an interview with Justin
Ezell, the Assistant Bureau Chief of Citrus Budwood Registration
as he reflects on the hurricanes in 2004 and 2005 and shares
their role in the establishment of citrus canker. Stay tuned to
the end of the podcast to hear our Division Digest. This month we
welcome new employees to the division and recognize both a
promotion and retirement.


We hope you enjoy the interview with Justin Ezell, an interview
recorded as a collaboration with Streaming Science for their 'The
Science of Superstorms' podcast series.  This episode is in
collaboration with UF's Department of Agricultural Education and
Communication AEC 4036 class taught by Dr. Jamie Loizzo. To hear
similar content produced by Dr. Loizzo's students, visit
www.streamingscience.com.


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