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 ...

From their botanical origins to their flavor and texture, key differences set mandarins and oranges them apart. Here’s what ...

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 great ancestors of some of the world’s favourite citrus fruit might have first grown in what is now China, according to a new genetic family tree that upends previous research suggesting citrus ...

Citrus fruits are a group of fruits that belong to the genus Citrus and are known for their bright colours, tangy flavours, and rich aroma. Common examples include oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruits, ...

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 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 ...

IN a communication to NATURE, written when visiting the Citrus Experimental Station, University of California, I directed attention to the mycorrhizal habit in species of Citrus used as stocks for ...