1. Please state project objectives and what work was done this quarter to address them: Specific objectives are:1) To determine the right timing for Zn and K treatments to minimize fruit drop.2) To determine effects of GA3 and 2,4D applications on fruit retention when applied at different times during fruit development.3) To develop a strong and proactive outreach program. In Objective 1 we have performed the applications of Zn and K and their combination in early June and in July, as we did last year. Also, we have performed canopy analysis by using the ImageJ program after the first year of tretments. In Hamlin, trees treated with Zn had significantly more dense canopies and more canopy volume than controls. This effect was less evident with K and in the combined treatment. In Valencia trees all treatments increased canopy volume and density significantly. These measurements have been done also for objective 2, and we are analyzing data.We have started to analyze samples to determine oxidative stress levels. In objective 3, 7 presentations from Dr Vashisth’s lab and 4 from Dr Alferez’s were delivered at the ASHS annual meeting in Orlando, July, 2023. 2. Please state what work is anticipated for next quarter: Treatments for objectives 1 and 2 will continue. We are starting now fruit drop assesments weekly. Sampling will continue as well and we will finisnh data analysis of samples analyzed in the last quarter for objectives 1 and 2. 3. Please state budget status (underspend or overspend, and why): Budget is on track