important ( Ali et al., 2000 ). A species of multiple use, the sour orange ( Citrus aurantium L.) is also known as bitter or seville orange. It is a universal rootstock for citrus and is used widely in the Mediterranean region ( Navarro et al., 1975 ) It is
Abstract
Application of gibberellic acid to the stems of sour orange seedlings resulted in increased plant height, internode length, and stem diameter. Several spreader-sticker and antitranspirant products were equal to lanolin as effective carriers of gibberellic acid. Weekly applications of gibberellic acid were more effective than applications made at 3-week intervals.
HLB is a highly destructive disease of Citrus associated with the fastidious gram-negative, obligate-parasite, phloem-limited α- Proteobacteria , Candidatus Liberibacter sp. In Florida, HLB is associated with C Las, and is vectored by the ACP
genetic relationships between C. sinensis , C. aurantium , and Citrus clementina with C. maxima and C. reticulata ( Wu et al., 2014 , 2018 ; Xu et al., 2013 ). The phylogenetic origin of some secondary species and important citrus cultivars
Citrus species are among the most important fruit crops in the world. They are widely grown in the tropical, subtropical, and borderline subtropical/temperate areas of the world. The genus Citrus was established by Carl Linneaus in 1753
Asiatic citrus canker (caused by Xcc) was the focus of extensive eradication efforts in Florida until 2005 but is now widespread in Florida citrus ( Gottwald et al., 2002 ; Irey et al., 2006 ). ACC is largely a disease of foliage and fruit that is
Grapefruit ( Citrus × aurantium ) belongs to the family Rutaceae, subfamily Aurantioideae. Grapefruit is unique among citrus ( Citrus sp.) fruit due to its distinctive flavor, health benefits, and recent Caribbean islands’ origin less than 300
Citrus is the most economically important fruit tree crop in Florida with an estimated economic value of $1.35 billion annually ( National Agricultural Statistics Services, 2012 ). Low temperatures are among the greatest risk factors for U.S. citrus
Today, various citrus fruits ( Citrus spp. Rutaceae) are among the most important commercial fruit crops of the Mediterranean, but they are not native to the region. Citrus is believed to have originated in northeastern India, southwestern China
orange ( C. aurantium ), grapefruit ( C. paradisi ), and ‘Bo’ tree ( Ficus religiosa ) plants were grown at the Texas A&M University–Kingsville Citrus Center (Weslaco, TX). Muskmelon ( Cucumis melo ) plants were grown at the Texas Agricultural Experiment