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The farmers of the Mekong Delta of Vietnam have discovered a unique interaction between citrus and guava, Psidium guajava L., that extends the commercial life of citrus plantings plagued by huanglongbing (HLB). Due to HLB, the normal life of citrus plantings in the region is 2-4 yr. However, when...
This chapter provides information on the areas of origin, history, distribution and production and uses of fruits of various Citrus species. The major citrus production areas are presented and current trends in production are also discussed.
This chapter focuses on the confusing and controversial taxonomic situation for Citrus and related genera and the role of molecular biology (biotechnological) advances in clarifying the genetic relationships between various Citrus species. A discussion of the major commercially important Citrus...
This chapter emphasizes the role of climatic factors in worldwide citrus production. The effect of climate on citrus growth and development, fruit yields, economic returns and fruit quality are discussed.
Postharvest handling and processing of citrus fruits are economically important final steps in transferring fruit from the orchard to the consumer. Unlike most other fruit crops, a high percentage of the worldwide citrus crop is processed into frozen concentrated or single-strength juice products....
This chapter deals with citrus plant husbandry, including field and nursery practices, starting from site and seed selection, planting and seedling preparation, and propagation, to irrigation, fertilizer application, freeze protection, pruning, growth regulator use and weed control. Citrus nursery...
This chapter covers the importance of rootstocks in citriculture and discuss the major rootstocks, their advantages and disadvantages. The morphology, anatomy and physiology of rootstocks and the use of mycorrhizas are also discussed.
This second edition of Citrus, like the original by F.S. Davies and L.G. Albrigo, intends to provide the reader with an updated overview of citriculture from a worldwide perspective. Current theories and technological advances in citriculture are emphasized, citing specific examples of how and...
Tristeza, caused by Citrus tristeza virus (CTV) is now in its second century as one of the most destructive and most researched diseases of citrus. This review encompasses the early history of tristeza and its relationship to the 19th century Phytophthora epidemic which caused worldwide destruction ...
This chapter describes the major pests of Citrus and the recent changes in their distribution. These pests include the Asian citrus psyllid (Diaphorina citri), citrus leafminer (Phyllocnistis citrella), root weevil (Diaprepes abbreviatus), citrus rust mite (Phyllocoptruta oleivora), and nematodes....