Citrus fruits are more than just a burst of tangy flavour—they offer many health benefits that make them a valuable addition to any diet. Oranges, lemons, tangerines, limes, and grapefruits are ...

The genus Citrus, comprising some of the most widely cultivated fruit crops worldwide, includes an uncertain number of species. Here we describe ten natural citrus species, using genomic ...

They actually have their own genus, Fortunella, and are not a member of the citrus genus, according to Elizabeth Schneider in “Uncommon Fruits & Vegetables: ...

Tart citrus fruits vary from olive-sized kumquats to four-pound pomelos. Most are round, but some, such as the finger lime, are elongated like sausages. Others, such as the Buddha’s hand, grow ...

Mandarins are small, easy-to-peel members of the Citrus genus. They are a separate species from oranges. There are many kinds and hybrids of mandarins, including tangerines and clementines.

Once leaders in citrus crop production, citrus farmers in the United States, particularly in Florida, have faced numerous challenges that have led to an unfortunate decline in domestic supply. In this ...

Citrus fruits have several benefits. Oranges, lemons, tangerines, limes, and grapefruit, for example, are rich sources of vitamin C, which supports a strong immune system. You'll likely see many ...

America's Citrus Fruits Are Being ... since the 1930s using "wide cross" hybridizations in which large numbers of "alien" genes are moved from one species or genus to another. These ...

THE diploid, 2n = 18, seems to be a physiologically optimum condition in the genus Citrus. In many species the polyploids are known to arise spontaneously from seeds. But there are comparatively ...