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6 Citations
2,752 Views
14 Pages

Essential Oils Obtained from Sicilian Citrus reticulata Blanco By-Products: Antibacterial and Allelopathic Activity

  • Anna Geraci,
  • Alessia Postiglione,
  • Francesco Sgadari,
  • Rosario Schicchi and ,
  • Natale Badalamenti,
  • Maurizio Bruno,
  • Adriana Basile,
  • Martina Dentato and
  • Viviana Maresca
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

17 December 2024

Mandarin, one of the winter fruits commonly used in the preparation of foods and juices, is a fruit native to China and Southeast Asia. In this work, essential oils (EOs) obtained from by-products of the Citrus reticulata Blanco flavedo of five culti...

(This article belongs to the Section Phytochemistry)
  • Article
  • Open Access
34 Citations
5,885 Views
13 Pages

Physiologically dropped immature Citrus reticulata Blanco fruits are regarded as waste and discarded in the citrus orchard but are a good source of bioactive compounds including flavonoids, antioxidants and total phenols. A study was undertaken to id...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Biomolecules from Plant and Animal Wastes: From Processing to Application in Food and Medicine)
  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
6,428 Views
16 Pages

CrWSKP1, an SKP1-like Gene, Is Involved in the Self-Incompatibility Reaction of “Wuzishatangju” (Citrus reticulata Blanco)

  • Peng Li,
  • Hongxia Miao,
  • Yuewen Ma,
  • Lu Wang and ,
  • Guibing Hu,
  • Zixing Ye,
  • Jietang Zhao and
  • Yonghua Qin
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

9 September 2015

Plant S-phase kinase-associated protein 1 (SKP1) genes play crucial roles in plant development and differentiation. However, the role of SKP1 in citrus is unclear. Herein, we described a novel SKP1-like gene, designated as CrWSKP1, from “Wuzishatangj...

(This article belongs to the Section Biochemistry)
  • Article
  • Open Access
23 Citations
7,412 Views
18 Pages

28 June 2023

Citrus reticulata Blanco cv. Dahongpao is a traditional Chinese citrus variety. Due to the high investment in storage and transport of Citrus reticulata Blanco cv. Dahongpao and the lack of market demand, the fresh fruit is wasted. The processing of...

(This article belongs to the Section Food Engineering and Technology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
52 Citations
5,294 Views
19 Pages

1 September 2023

Plant extracellular vesicles (PEVs) have attracted increasing attention due to their rich composition, good antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity, and ability to transport drugs. As a common fruit, citrus is an ideal material for extracting PEVs...

(This article belongs to the Section Natural and Synthetic Antioxidants)
  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,626 Views
17 Pages

8 March 2024

Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium, especially the pericarp of Citrus reticulata Blanco cv. Chachiensis (PCRC), is an important edible and medicinal ingredient for health and pharmacological properties. Citrus Huanglongbing, a devastating disease that cur...

(This article belongs to the Section Nutraceuticals, Functional Foods, and Novel Foods)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,538 Views
13 Pages

Physiological Response of Citrus reticulata Blanco var. Gonggan Seedlings to High-Temperature Stress

  • Shaoping Wu,
  • Jinyan Liao,
  • Chunxing Ye,
  • Shanyi Chen and ,
  • Yingshan Wang,
  • Xiaochun Zhang,
  • Junwen Huang and
  • Cong Chen
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

19 May 2025

The physiological and biochemical responses of Citrus reticulata Blanco var. Gonggan (Gonggan) to high-temperature stress were explored in the present study, offering valuable insights into the growth of this plant in elevated temperature scenar...

(This article belongs to the Section Plant Science)
  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
3,779 Views
18 Pages

22 December 2022

Combined ultrasound–microwave techniques and pre-enzymatic treatment (hemicellulase and cellulase) enhance essential oil isolation from Citrus reticulata Blanco (tangerine) leaves (CrBL). Subsequently, synergistic effects of modified amorphous...

(This article belongs to the Section Food Nutrition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
6 Citations
3,742 Views
15 Pages

Chemical Composition of Essential Oil from Citrus reticulata Blanco cv. Chachiensis (Chachi) and Its Anti-Mosquito Activity against Pyrethroid-Resistant Aedes albopictus

  • Jifan Cao,
  • Wende Zheng,
  • Baizhong Chen,
  • Zhenping Yan and ,
  • Xiaowen Tang,
  • Jiahao Li,
  • Zhen Zhang,
  • Song Ang,
  • Chen Li and
  • Wen-Hua Chen
  • + 7 authors+ 2 authors

11 May 2024

The overuse of synthetic insecticides has led to various negative consequences, including insecticide resistance, environmental pollution, and harm to public health. This may be ameliorated by using insecticides derived from botanical sources. The pr...

(This article belongs to the Section Insect Pest and Vector Management)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
1,400 Views
16 Pages

A Comparison Study on Polysaccharides Extracted from Citrus reticulata Blanco cv. Tankan Peel Using Five Different Methods: Structural Characterization and Immunological Competence

  • Jinming Peng,
  • Guangwei Chen,
  • Ziyuan Lin,
  • Shaoxin Guo and ,
  • Yue Zeng,
  • Qin Wang,
  • Wenhua Yang and
  • Jun Li
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

22 September 2025

This is the first work to screen an optimal extraction method for Citrus reticulata Blanco cv. Tankan peel polysaccharides (CPP). The CPP was extracted using hot water extraction (HWE), acid extraction (AAE), enzyme extraction (EAE), high-pressure ex...

(This article belongs to the Section Biobased and Biodegradable Polymers)
  • Article
  • Open Access
2 Citations
1,781 Views
18 Pages

22 October 2025

Background/Objectives: Chronic diseases linked to obesity represent a major global health challenge. Although pharmaceutical treatments show efficacy, their use is often limited by side effects. Methods: This study investigated the anti-obesity effec...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Bioactive Ingredients in Plants Related to Human Health—2nd Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
46 Citations
6,925 Views
13 Pages

Study on the Infection Mechanism of Penicillium Digitatum on Postharvest Citrus (Citrus Reticulata Blanco) Based on Transcriptomics

  • Qiya Yang,
  • Xin Qian,
  • Solairaj Dhanasekaran,
  • Nana Adwoa Serwah Boateng and ,
  • Xueli Yan,
  • Huimin Zhu,
  • Fangtao He and
  • Hongyin Zhang
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Penicillium digitatum is one of the most important pathogens known widely to cause postharvest losses of citrus. It is significant to explore its infection mechanism to improve the control technology of postharvest diseases of citrus. This research a...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Interplay between Fungal Pathogens and Harvested Crops and Fruits)
  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,717 Views
11 Pages

15 January 2023

Hesperidin and narirutin are a class of flavanone glycosides, which are the main active constituents in Citrus reticulata Blanco. In the present study, a chiral HPLC-UV method with amylose tris(3,5-dimethylphenylcarbamate) as a stationary phase under...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Chiral Chromatography Analysis of Natural and Bioactive Compounds)
  • Article
  • Open Access
33 Citations
3,435 Views
18 Pages

Valorization of Citrus reticulata Blanco Peels to Produce Enriched Wheat Bread: Phenolic Bioaccessibility and Antioxidant Potential

  • Esther Gómez-Mejía,
  • Iván Sacristán,
  • Noelia Rosales-Conrado,
  • María Eugenia León-González and
  • Yolanda Madrid

8 September 2023

The fortification of foods with bioactive polyphenols aims to improve their functional properties and to provide health benefits. Yet, to exert their benefits, phenolic compounds must be released from the food matrix and absorbed by the small intesti...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Green Extraction and Formulation of Antioxidants Derived from Food and Agricultural Waste)
  • Article
  • Open Access
18 Citations
6,820 Views
14 Pages

Effects of Harvest Time on the Fruit Quality of Kinnow and Feutrell’s Early Mandarins (Citrus reticulata Blanco)

  • Meryam Manzoor,
  • Syed Bilal Hussain,
  • Muhammad Akbar Anjum,
  • Mudassar Naseer and ,
  • Riaz Ahmad and
  • Vasileios Ziogas
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

9 March 2023

The intrinsic and extrinsic traits of citrus fruits change throughout their developmental process, and, therefore, to ensure the highest quality, fruit must be harvested at an appropriate stage of maturity. In a 2-year study, mandarin (Citrus reticul...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Fruit Growing: Production Practices and Post-Harvest Management)
  • Article
  • Open Access
3 Citations
4,192 Views
18 Pages

Development of Triploid Seedless Nagpur Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) through Endosperm Rescue

  • Vijayakumari Narukulla,
  • Yogesh Lahane,
  • Shashi Pandey,
  • Krutika Fiske and ,
  • Priya Uge,
  • Kartiki Kawale and
  • Vasileios Ziogas
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

14 November 2023

Nagpur mandarin is a popular table fruit across India and is exported to various countries. Only 1% of the total production is processed into various products. The development of seedless cultivars will boost agricultural incomes by enhancing the pot...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Fruit Growing: Production Practices and Post-Harvest Management)
  • Article
  • Open Access
14 Citations
4,088 Views
19 Pages

Phytophthora Infection Reorients the Composition of Rhizospheric Microbial Assembly in Khasi Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco)

  • Mridupol Handique,
  • Popy Bora,
  • Vasileios Ziogas,
  • Anoop Kumar Srivastava and ,
  • Prasanth Tej Kumar Jagannadham and
  • Asish Kumar Das
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

24 March 2024

Phytophthora gummosis, foot rot, and root rot are considered major challenges to the citrus industry worldwide. Little is known about the Phytophthora–microbiome interaction, despite several studies demonstrating changes in the microbial compos...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Fruit Growing: Production Practices and Post-Harvest Management)
  • Article
  • Open Access
87 Citations
10,516 Views
19 Pages

Antioxidant Properties of Pulp, Peel and Seeds of Phlegrean Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) at Different Stages of Fruit Ripening

  • Giulia Costanzo,
  • Ermenegilda Vitale,
  • Maria Rosaria Iesce,
  • Daniele Naviglio and ,
  • Angela Amoresano,
  • Carolina Fontanarosa,
  • Michele Spinelli,
  • Martina Ciaravolo and
  • Carmen Arena
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

19 January 2022

In this work, we assess the potential of waste products of Phlegrean mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco), namely seeds and peel, to be reutilized as a source of bioactive compounds beneficial for the human diet. Starting from the evidence that the by...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Natural Antioxidants for Food Improvement)
  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
3,700 Views
13 Pages

Residues and Dietary Risk Assessment of Prohexadione-Ca and Uniconazole in Oryza sativa L. and Citrus reticulata Blanco by Liquid Chromatography-Tandem Mass Spectrometry

  • Hui Ye,
  • Yuqin Luo,
  • Yanjie Li,
  • Xiangyun Wang and ,
  • Hongmei He,
  • Jinhua Jiang,
  • Jianzhong Yu and
  • Changpeng Zhang
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

13 March 2023

A simple and sensitive method for the simultaneous quantitation of prohexadione-Ca and uniconazole in the field experiment of Oryza sativa L. and Citrus reticulata Blanco was established using solid-phase extraction (SPE) with polymer anion exchange...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Environmental Fate and Residue, Toxicity, and Risk Assessment of Pesticides)
  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
3,470 Views
17 Pages

Anti-Bacterial and Anti-Biofilm Activities of Essential Oil from Citrus reticulata Blanco cv. Tankan Peel Against Listeria monocytogenes

  • Jinming Peng,
  • Guangwei Chen,
  • Shaoxin Guo,
  • Ziyuan Lin and ,
  • Yue Zeng,
  • Jie Ren,
  • Qin Wang,
  • Wenhua Yang,
  • Yongqian Liang and
  • Jun Li
  • + 5 authors+ 0 author

28 November 2024

In recent years, plant essential oils have been confirmed as natural inhibitors of foodborne pathogens. Citrus reticulata Blanco cv. Tankan peel essential oil (CPEO) showed anti-Listeria monocytogenes (LM) activities, and this study investigated the...

(This article belongs to the Section Food Quality and Safety)
  • Article
  • Open Access
13 Citations
3,553 Views
25 Pages

Analyses of Physical and Chemical Compositions of Different Medicinal Specifications of CRPV by Use of Multiple Instrumental Techniques Combined with Multivariate Statistical Analysis

  • Yang Wang,
  • Weiliang Cui,
  • Guowei Pang,
  • Lewen Xiong and ,
  • Qingzhi Liu,
  • Lili Xu,
  • Huifen Li and
  • Yongqiang Lin
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Citri Reticulatae Pericarpium Viride (CRPV) is the processed product of Citrus reticulata Blanco. We systematically analyzed two CRPV types, Geqingpi (GQP) and Sihuaqingpi (SHQP), based on powder color, microscopic characteristics, and chemical compo...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue State-of-the-Art Analytical Technologies for Natural Products)
  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,232 Views
13 Pages

The Xinyu tangerine (Citrus reticulata Blanco) is a non-climacteric fruit that is widely cultivated and consumed in China but highly susceptible to fungal infections. Antagonistic microorganisms can control postharvest diseases and extend the storage...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Quality and Safety of Fresh Produce)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,374 Views
19 Pages

Response to Sensor-Based Fertigation of Nagpur Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) in Vertisol of Central India

  • Deodas Meshram,
  • Anoop Kumar Srivastava,
  • Akshay Utkhede,
  • Chetan Pangul and
  • Vasileios Ziogas

In citriculture, inputs like water and fertilizer are applied through traditional basin methods, thereby incurring reduced use-efficiency. The response of conventional crop coefficient-based fertigation scheduling continues to be inconsistent and com...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Orchard Management: Strategies for Yield and Quality)
  • Article
  • Open Access
16 Citations
3,389 Views
14 Pages

14 July 2024

A method fusing spectral and image information with a one-dimensional convolutional neural network(1D-CNN) for the detection of moisture content in Orah mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) was proposed. The 1D-CNN model integrated with three differen...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Technologies in Intelligent Detection of Biological Information)
  • Article
  • Open Access
19 Citations
5,377 Views
26 Pages

9 October 2025

The effect of varying sodium alginate (SA) concentrations (1%, 2%, and 3%; SA1–SA3) on the encapsulation of tangerine (Citrus reticulata Blanco ‘Cho Khun’) peel extract (TPE, 0.5% w/v) into hydrogel beads was evaluated. Overall, the...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Modification of Gels in Creating New Food Products (2nd Edition))
  • Article
  • Open Access
151 Citations
12,454 Views
20 Pages

Antioxidant Capacity, Anticancer Ability and Flavonoids Composition of 35 Citrus (Citrus reticulata Blanco) Varieties

  • Yue Wang,
  • Jing Qian,
  • Jinping Cao,
  • Dengliang Wang and ,
  • Chunrong Liu,
  • Rongxi Yang,
  • Xian Li and
  • Chongde Sun
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Citrus (Citrus reticulate Blanco) is one of the most commonly consumed and widely distributed fruit in the world, which is possessing extensive bioactivities. Present study aimed to fully understand the flavonoids compositions, antioxidant capacities...

(This article belongs to the Collection Bioactive Compounds)
  • Article
  • Open Access
31 Citations
6,926 Views
15 Pages

Elucidation of the Initial Growth Process and the Infection Mechanism of Penicillium digitatum on Postharvest Citrus (Citrus reticulata Blanco)

  • Xin Qian,
  • Qiya Yang,
  • Qidi Zhang,
  • Mandour H. Abdelhai and ,
  • Solairaj Dhanasekaran,
  • Boateng Nana Adwoa Serwah,
  • Ning Gu and
  • Hongyin Zhang
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

Green mold disease, a common citrus post-harvest disease caused by Penicillium digitatum, has an unresolved initial infection mechanism. Understanding the infection mechanism leads to the development of potential controls and preventive measures agai...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Interplay between Fungal Pathogens and Harvested Crops and Fruits)
  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
3,702 Views
16 Pages

Modulation of Antioxidant Compounds in Fruits of Citrus reticulata Blanco Using Postharvest LED Irradiation

  • Giulia Costanzo,
  • Ermenegilda Vitale,
  • Maria Rosaria Iesce,
  • Michele Spinelli and ,
  • Carolina Fontanarosa,
  • Roberta Paradiso,
  • Angela Amoresano and
  • Carmen Arena
  • + 3 authors+ 0 author

21 July 2023

Phlegrean mandarin fruits are already known for health-promoting properties due to the high concentration of phytochemicals in peel, pulp, and seed. Biotic and abiotic factors, including light, may modulate their biosynthesis, metabolism, and accumul...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Physiological, Biochemical, and Molecular Response in Plants under Light-Emitting Diode (LED) Treatment)
  • Article
  • Open Access
39 Citations
6,291 Views
17 Pages

Influence of Citrus Rootstocks on Scion Growth, Hormone Levels, and Metabolites Profile of ‘Shatangju’ Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco)

  • Faisal Hayat,
  • Juan Li,
  • Wen Liu,
  • Caiqing Li and ,
  • Wenpei Song,
  • Shahid Iqbal,
  • Ummara Khan,
  • Hafiz Umer Javed,
  • Muhammad Ahsan Altaf and
  • Jianliang Liu
  • + 7 authors+ 2 authors

Dwarfing rootstocks are a valuable genetic resource for managing high-density plantations. The selection of the appropriate scion/rootstock combination is key to improving crop performance and sustainable production in a particular environment and sp...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue New Insights into Rootstock - Scion Interactions in Horticultural Crops)
  • Article
  • Open Access
8 Citations
3,192 Views
13 Pages

Effect of Natural Variation and Rootstock on Fruit Quality and Volatile Organic Compounds of ‘Kiyomi tangor’ (Citrus reticulata Blanco) Citrus

  • Tie Wang,
  • Zhendong Zheng,
  • Lijun Deng,
  • Weijia Li and ,
  • Ya Yuan,
  • Mingfei Zhang,
  • Guochao Sun,
  • Siya He,
  • Jun Wang and
  • Bo Xiong
  • + 6 authors+ 1 author

27 November 2023

In this study, we compared the fruit quality and color of ‘Kiyomi’ (WT) and its mutant (MT) grafted on Ziyang xiangcheng (Cj) (WT/Cj, MT/Cj), and the MT grafted on Trifoliate orange (Pt) (MT/Pt). The differences in sugar, organic acid, fl...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Natural Active Compounds from Foods: Applications in Antioxidant and Bioactivity Evaluation)
  • Article
  • Open Access
22 Citations
9,805 Views
16 Pages

Oranges and mandarins in Chongqing, China, are mostly processed for juice and their peels are wasted or landfilled. To add value, it is essential to utilize the peels and extract useful materials, such as citrus essential oils (CEOs). Here, we report...

  • Article
  • Open Access
30 Citations
7,046 Views
15 Pages

Digital Gene Expression Analysis of Ponkan Mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) in Response to Asia Citrus Psyllid-Vectored Huanglongbing Infection

  • Yun Zhong,
  • Chunzhen Cheng,
  • Bo Jiang,
  • Nonghui Jiang and ,
  • Yongyan Zhang,
  • Minlun Hu and
  • Guangyan Zhong
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Citrus Huanglongbing (HLB), the most destructive citrus disease, can be transmitted by psyllids and diseased budwoods. Although the final symptoms of the two main HLB transmission ways were similar and hard to distinguish, the host responses might be...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Plant Innate Immunity)
  • Article
  • Open Access
4 Citations
2,434 Views
13 Pages

15 October 2024

The epigenetic variation in protoplast regeneration is a topic that has attracted interest recently. To elucidate the role of DNA methylation in the regeneration of protoplasts from the ponkan (Citrus reticulata), this study employs the methylation-s...

(This article belongs to the Section Plant Cell Biology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
7 Citations
4,124 Views
17 Pages

The great genetic and phenotypic diversities characterize the mandarin species (Citrus reticulata). The present study aimed to evaluate a part of this diversity with molecular markers and through the composition of leaf (LEO) and fruit peel (PEO) ess...

(This article belongs to the Section Developmental Physiology, Biochemistry, and Molecular Biology)
  • Article
  • Open Access
9 Citations
3,601 Views
21 Pages

Magnetic Iron–Improved Growth, Leaf Chemical Content, Yield, and Fruit Quality of Chinese Mandarin Trees Grown under Soil Salinity Stress

  • Khadiga Alharbi,
  • Khalid S. Alshallash,
  • Ashraf E. Hamdy,
  • Sobhy M. Khalifa and ,
  • Hosny F. Abdel-Aziz,
  • Ahmed Sharaf and
  • Walid F. Abobatta
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

25 October 2022

Chinese mandarin fruits are an inexpensive and rich source of vitamin C. They have potential benefits in treating acute respiratory infections and mitigating inflammation in critical patients with COVID-19. In Egypt, citrus is the most important frui...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Impact of Abiotic Stresses on Plant-Soil Nutrient Status, Metabolism, Growth, and Ecosystem Functions)
  • Article
  • Open Access
12 Citations
8,388 Views
18 Pages

17 April 2013

Self-incompatibility (SI) is one of the important factors that can result in seedless fruit in Citrus. However, the molecular mechanism of SI in Citrus is not yet clear. In this study, two suppression subtractive hybridization (SSH) libraries (forwar...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Molecular Research in Plant Secondary Metabolism)
  • Article
  • Open Access
11 Citations
3,708 Views
15 Pages

Rapid Discrimination of Citrus reticulata ‘Chachi’ by Electrospray Ionization–Ion Mobility–High-Resolution Mass Spectrometry

  • Juan Liu,
  • Keke Wang,
  • Yuling Li,
  • Bowen Zhou and ,
  • Kuofeng Tseng,
  • Xiaoqiang Zhang,
  • Yue Su,
  • Wenjian Sun and
  • Yinlong Guo
  • + 4 authors+ 0 author

20 November 2021

A common idea is that some dishonest businessmen often disguise Citrus reticulata Blanco varieties as Citrus reticulata ‘Chachi’, which places consumers at risk of economic losses. In this work, we combined high-resolution ion mobility (U-shaped mobi...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Food Chemistry: A Fascinating World. A Themed Issue in Honor of Professor Giovanni Dugo on the Occasion of His 80th Birthday)
  • Brief Report
  • Open Access
40 Citations
6,688 Views
8 Pages

Identification of Lasiodiplodia pseudotheobromae Causing Fruit Rot of Citrus in China

  • Jianghua Chen,
  • Zihang Zhu,
  • Yanping Fu,
  • Jiasen Cheng and ,
  • Jiatao Xie and
  • Yang Lin
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

21 January 2021

Considering the huge economic loss caused by postharvest diseases, the identification and prevention of citrus postharvest diseases is vital to the citrus industry. In 2018, 16 decayed citrus fruit from four citrus varieties—Satsuma mandarin (C...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Citrus Fungal and Oomycete Diseases)
  • Article
  • Open Access
58 Citations
6,416 Views
10 Pages

Citri reticulatae pericarpium (CRP), the dried pericarps of Citrus reticulata Blanco and its cultivars, has been widely used in drugs and foods in China for centuries. In this study, an accurate and feasible analytical method based on HS-SPME-GC-MS c...

(This article belongs to the Section Analytical Chemistry)
  • Article
  • Open Access
100 Citations
9,545 Views
12 Pages

The Chemical Compositions, and Antibacterial and Antioxidant Activities of Four Types of Citrus Essential Oils

  • Xiaocai Lin,
  • Shan Cao,
  • Jingyu Sun,
  • Dongliang Lu and ,
  • Balian Zhong and
  • Jiong Chun
  • + 1 author+ 0 author

Nanfeng mandarins (Citrus reticulata Blanco cv. Kinokuni), Xunwu mandarins (Citrus reticulata Blanco), Yangshuo kumquats (Citrus japonica Thunb) and physiologically dropped navel oranges (Citrus sinensis Osbeck cv. Newhall) were used as materials to...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Plant Extracts: Biological and Pharmacological Activity—the Second Edition)
  • Article
  • Open Access
5 Citations
2,469 Views
13 Pages

Metabolite Variations during the First Weeks of Growth of Immature Citrus sinensis and Citrus reticulata by Untargeted Liquid Chromatography–Mass Spectrometry/Mass Spectrometry Metabolomics

  • Estelle Deschamps,
  • Marie Durand-Hulak,
  • Denis Castagnos,
  • Marie Hubert-Roux and ,
  • Isabelle Schmitz,
  • Yann Froelicher and
  • Carlos Afonso
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

6 August 2024

Immature citruses are an important resource for the pharmaceutical industry due to their high levels of metabolites with health benefits. In this study, we used untargeted liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS) metabolomics to investig...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advanced Analytical Methodologies in Detecting Bioactive Food and Plant Constituents)
  • Review
  • Open Access
23 Citations
6,553 Views
10 Pages

23 December 2022

Enhanced nutritional programs (ENPs) have improved citrus trees’ growth and development in the era of Huanglongbing (HLB). Studies conducted with variable rates of manganese (Mn) and Iron (Fe) on young HLB-affected citrus trees showed that appl...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Nutrient Management for Resilient Crop Production)
  • Feature Paper
  • Article
  • Open Access
44 Citations
15,515 Views
17 Pages

Essential Oils as Post-Harvest Crop Protectants against the Fruit Fly Drosophila suzukii: Bioactivity and Organoleptic Profile

  • Stefano Bedini,
  • Francesca Cosci,
  • Camilla Tani,
  • Erika Carla Pierattini and ,
  • Francesca Venturi,
  • Andrea Lucchi,
  • Claudio Ioriatti,
  • Roberta Ascrizzi,
  • Guido Flamini and
  • Barbara Conti
  • + 7 authors+ 2 authors

5 August 2020

The essential oils extracted from mandarin (Citrus reticulata Blanco) fruits, and from tea tree (Maleleuca alternifolia (Maiden and Betche) Cheel) leaves have been chemically analyzed and tested for their bioactivity against D. suzukii. Besides, to e...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Natural Substances against Insect Pests: Assets and Liabilities)
  • Article
  • Open Access
39 Citations
8,286 Views
12 Pages

17 December 2016

As local varieties of citrus fruit in Taiwan, Ponkan (Citrus reticulata Blanco), Tankan (C. tankan Hayata), and Murcott (C. reticulate × C. sinensis) face substantial competition on the market. In this study, we used carbon dioxide supercritical tech...

  • Article
  • Open Access
37 Citations
6,245 Views
9 Pages

Phenolic Compounds and Antioxidant Activity of Sprouts from Seeds of Citrus Species

  • Beatrice Falcinelli,
  • Franco Famiani,
  • Andrea Paoletti,
  • Sara D’Egidio and ,
  • Fabio Stagnari,
  • Angelica Galieni and
  • Paolo Benincasa
  • + 2 authors+ 0 author

Seeds from Citrus species represent a relevant by-product of the juice industry and a potential source of bioactive compounds such as phenols and other antioxidants. Sprouting could be an intriguing idea to enhance the content of these compounds, as...

  • Review
  • Open Access
81 Citations
35,940 Views
24 Pages

Sweet Orange: Evolution, Characterization, Varieties, and Breeding Perspectives

  • Sebastiano Seminara,
  • Stefania Bennici,
  • Mario Di Guardo,
  • Marco Caruso and ,
  • Alessandra Gentile,
  • Stefano La Malfa and
  • Gaetano Distefano
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Among Citrus species, the sweet orange (Citrus sinensis (L.) Osbeck) is the most important in terms of production volumes and cultivated areas. Oranges are particularly appreciated for the organoleptic characteristics and the high nutraceutical value...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Breeding, Genetics, and Genomics of Fruit Crops)
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102 Citations
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15 Pages

Effects of Chemical Fertilizer Combined with Organic Fertilizer Application on Soil Properties, Citrus Growth Physiology, and Yield

  • Lian-Jie Wan,
  • Yang Tian,
  • Man He,
  • Yong-Qiang Zheng and ,
  • Qiang Lyu,
  • Rang-Jin Xie,
  • Yan-Yan Ma,
  • Lie Deng and
  • Shi-Lai Yi
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30 November 2021

Chemical fertilizer has been excessively used for high yield of citrus around the world, especially in China; meanwhile, it deteriorates the citrus orchard soil environment. To resolve the conflict, the use of organic fertilizer provides a promising...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Fertilizer Use, Soil Health and Agricultural Sustainability)
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24 Pages

Intermediate Inheritance with Disomic Tendency in Tetraploid Intergeneric Citrus × Poncirus Hybrids Enhances the Efficiency of Citrus Rootstock Breeding

  • Leny Calvez,
  • Alexis Dereeper,
  • Pierre Mournet,
  • Yann Froelicher and ,
  • Saturnin Bruyère,
  • Raphaël Morillon and
  • Patrick Ollitrault
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13 December 2020

Rootstocks are crucial for the sustainability of the citrus industry worldwide. Diploid intergeneric Citrus × Poncirus hybrids have contributed considerably to citrus rootstock improvement and their tetraploid (doubled-diploid) forms are import...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Advances in Citrus Breeding, Genetics, Physiology and Horticultural Management)
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Effects of Drip Fertilization on Soil Nitrogen Accumulation and Bacterial Communities in Citrus Orchards of Different Ages in the Red Soil Region of Southern China

  • Liting Sheng,
  • Feiyang Sun,
  • Xiaoan Chen,
  • Shunan Dong and ,
  • Yunxi Zhu,
  • Jie Zhang,
  • Jihong Xia and
  • Ying Zou
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2 September 2026

Due to the multiple benefits of drip fertilization, such as water conservation, fertilizer reduction and environmental protection, it has been widely adopted in orchard cultivation in China. However, the effects of drip fertilization on soil nitrogen...

(This article belongs to the Section Horticultural and Floricultural Crops)
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Volatile Compounds and Antioxidant and Antimicrobial Activities of Selected Citrus Essential Oils Originated from Nepal

  • Devi Prasad Bhandari,
  • Darbin Kumar Poudel,
  • Prabodh Satyal,
  • Karan Khadayat and ,
  • Sital Dhami,
  • Dipa Aryal,
  • Pratiksha Chaudhary,
  • Aakash Ghimire and
  • Niranjan Parajuli
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4 November 2021

Citrus species of plants are among the most commercially cultivated crops, mainly for their fruit. Besides, the generally consumed flesh inside the fruit, the peel is quite important too. Essential oils extracted from the peel have a history of being...

(This article belongs to the Special Issue Biomolecules from Essential Oil Bearing Plants: Biological and Industrial Applications)

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