New Orange Resources Published at Pomology org

Pomology is the science and technology of cultivating and producing fruits and within this discipline, Pomology.org provides a wide range of resources related to temperate, subtropical and tropical fruits.

The Sweet Orange (Citrus sinensis, Rutaceae) is an ancient hybrid between pomelo (C. maxima) and tangerine (C. reticulata). Orange fruits are widely grown in warm climates worldwide, and commonly eaten fresh, or squeezed for their juice. Orange trees are widely cultivated in tropical and subtropical climates.

The Orange section is part of the Fruit Crop Category of Pomology.org and currently contains 59 resources. One of the most popular entries is an article on “Partial Purification of a Growth Factor from Orange Juice Which Affects Citrus Tissue Culture and Its Replacement by Citric Acid” which was published in the science journal “Plant Physiology” in 1975.

The authors conclude that citric acid as a natural component of citrus juice is responsible for the growth-promoting activity of orange juice. The growth-promoting activity of juice involves both cell division and cell enlargement. Another popular article from the same journal covers “Endogenous Abscisic Acid in Relation to Bud Growth in Alternate Bearing ‘Valencia’ Orange”.

NBC2 News - New trees could protect state citrus industry

HENDRY COUNTY: Disease-resistant orange trees were planted for the very first time in Southwest Florida and some experts say the trees could save the Florida citrus industry.

Southern Gardens Citrus in Hendry County is one of the largest citrus suppliers in the country despite all of their orange groves being greatly affected by canker and citrus greening - the most deadly and damaging diseases facing the citrus industry.

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Department of Citrus In Search of New Funding

By Kevin BouffardThe Ledger

Published: Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 10:04 p.m. Last Modified: Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 10:04 p.m.

LAKELAND Given all the competing economic interests among the major segments of Florida citrus - growers, juice processors and fresh fruit packinghouses, plus divisions between large and small operators - it's not surprising that the industry often operates like a dysfunctional family.

And like such a family, the relatives are again squabbling over its No. 1 son: the Florida Department of Citrus.

While Florida citrus fights for survival against a fatal bacterial disease, citrus greening, the Citrus Department also struggles for its life in the wake of greening's devastation to Florida's signature crop.

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