Citrus fruits -- delectable oranges, lemons, limes, kumquats and grapefruits -- are among the most important commercially cultivated fruit trees in the world, yet little is known of the origin of the ...

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, phylogenetic ...

The mother of all citrus plants lived about 13 million years ago, scientists have learned by tracing the maternal side of the citrus family tree. Yet it is dad’s contribution that has revealed the ...

As winter approaches, you might notice that peaches and plums are disappearing from the produce aisle, and berry prices are going through the roof. But look! The new citrus fruit is here to give us a ...

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 few ...

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The scientific name of lemon is a common question in biology and tests, but the answer is more than just one word. The lemon is a member of the Rutaceae family, which is a group of flowering plants ...

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 ...