Tropical and subtropical fruits (2+1)

Introduction

CITRUS

• Botanical name: Citrus spp.
• Family: Rutaceae
• Chromosome no: 2n=18
Preamble

• Citrus is the leading tree fruit crop in the world. In India, citrus ranks second in area sharing 12.8% of the total area under fruit crops with 9.6% share in production.
  
• Under citrus group, mandarins are the most important, occupying 50% of the total area under citrus followed by sweet orange and limes.
• Citrus fruits are grown mainly in Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Punjab, Karnataka and North-Eastern region.