Economic and Social Impact of Huanglongbing on the Mexico Citrus Industry: A Review and Future Perspectives
Hernán Villar-Luna,
María Elena Santos-Cervantes,
Edgar Antonio Rodríguez-Negrete
et al.
Abstract:The citrus industry is of great importance in Mexico, with an estimated production value of USD 2.4 billion and the potential to generate up to 28 million employees per year. Approximately 69,000 Mexican families depend on this sector. However, it is under serious threat from the disease known as Huanglongbing (HLB). The rapid spread of this disease has caused significant economic losses, impacted the livelihoods of citrus growers, and led to substantial job losses. Currently, HLB is not under control in Mexic… Show more
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