Friday, February 9, 2018

February 08, 2018 at 01:48PM A new look at the evolution of Citrus

An international study involving CIRAD and INRA, published in the journal Nature on 7 February 2018, has revolutionized the botanical classifications of citrus fruits. The work revealed ten true Citrus species, four of which are behind modern cultivated varieties such as oranges, mandarins, grapefruits, pummelos, citrons, lemons and limes. This information paves the way for new varietal breeding strategies for these fruits, which are amongst the most widely grown worldwide.



via CIRAD - Actualités / News http://ift.tt/2H0LdQx

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