Our Mission & Vision

Our Mission & Vision

The International Society of Citrus Nurseries (ISCN) is a Society for practising Citrus Nursery Professionals from around the world.

We are proud to promote the production of quality citrus plants and to encourage and further enhance the availability of technical information and research.

The focus on all Citrus Nursery issues, which was initiated way back in 1981 when the decision was made to form the Society, is still the focus and our driving force today.

The objectives of the Society as listed in the constitution are:

The International Society of Citrus Nurseries (ISCN) was formed in 1981 to encourage information exchange and promote the highest quality in citrus production.

  • TO ENCOURAGE and further the exchange of technical information and results of research pertaining to the propagation of citrus nursery trees and nursery industry related topics.

  • TO PROMOTE the production and use of citrus plants of quality which are true to type for the cultivar and have the maximum guarantee possible of freedom from pests and diseases.

  • TO PROMOTE the development of a program for the exchange and introduction of citrus cultivars from one country to another using technically prepared disease-free propagation material.

  • TO COMPILE comparative economic studies with the aim of providing stability in the marketing of citrus nursery products.

  • TO HAVE congress meetings every three to four years in various countries as determined by the members of the ISCN.

  • TO COMMUNICATE regularly with all members of the Society.

The International Society of Citrus Nurseries (ISCN) was formed in 1981 to encourage information exchange and promote the highest quality in citrus production.