The Citrus-Digital Collaboration Platform (C-DCP) connects inspectors, citrus growers, researchers, and technology providers in a shared digital environment designed to strengthen disease surveillance and management. The platform provides easy access to guidance, tutorials, and best practices for using EmergeNOW detection tools, supporting faster adoption and informed decision-making across the citrus supply chain. By expanding an already established community from previous projects, the C-DCP enables continuous knowledge exchange and facilitates coordinated responses to CBS, HLB and their vectors.
Alongside training resources, the C-DCP includes collaborative features such as a matchmaking marketplace, direct communication channels, and secure data-sharing services. Inspectors can upload field observations, access advisory content, and connect with experts for operational support when high-risk cases emerge. With built-in cybersecurity and interoperability mechanisms, the platform acts as a trusted hub for plant-health information, encouraging digital participation, citizen science, and engagement across multiple countries involved in import and export of citrus. Through this vibrant network, the C-DCP drives large-scale uptake of innovative diagnostic solutions and supports long-term resilience in global citrus production.
To explore and participate in the Citrus-Digital Collaboration Platform, simply click on “C-DCP” in the navigation bar at the top-right corner of this website.