Because citrus trees are so easy to cross, the genus includes scores of hybrids. However, there is some recent genetic evidence […] Skip to content. All Sections. Subscribe Now. 43°F.

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 ...

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 ...

They are popularly considered citrus -- and were even first classified as members of the Citrus genus after the Scottish botanist Robert Fortune brought the first kumquat plant to Europe in 1846.

A new genetic analysis indicates that citrus fruits originated from China. Citrus genus origin: While various citrus fruits are widely available today, it has been unclear where their oldest ancestors ...

Authors and Affiliations. The Citrus Experiment Station, University of California, Riverside, California. M. C. RAYNER ...

Noemi Controls Production of Flavonoid Pigments and Fruit Acidity and Illustrates the Domestication Routes of Modern Citrus Varieties. Current Biology , 2018; DOI: 10.1016/j.cub.2018.11.040 Cite ...

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