Citrus: Biotechnology and Development

by Nalini Sharma

ISBN: 9789371709293
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Imprint : Agri Horti Press
Year : 2026
Price : Rs. 29980.00
Biblio : 328p., tbls., figs., ind., 25cm.,

About The Book

• Introduction to biotechnological advancements in citrus cultivation • Genetic modification for disease resistance and improved traits • Tissue culture techniques for rapid propagation and germplasm conservation • Biotechnological approaches to enhance fruit quality and yield • Sustainable citrus production methods and environmental considerations • Potential impact of biotechnology on the citrus industry's future

Table of Contents

Preface v 1. Introductory Chapter: Citrus for a Healthy Life 3 2. Horticultural Classification of Citrus Cultivars 13 3. Citrus Biotechnology: Current Innovations and Future Prospects 39 4. Integrated Management Approach to Citrus Fungal Diseases by Optimizing Cocoa-Based Agroforests Structural Characteristics 63 5. A Current Overview of Two Viroids Prevailing in Citrus Orchards: Citrus Exocortis Viroid and Hop Stunt Viroid 77 6. Indexing Virus and Virus-Like Diseases of Citrus 101 7. Xanthomonas Citri ssp. Citri Pathogenicity, A Review 131 8. Climate Change and Citrus 143 9. Citrus Fruits: Nutritive Value and Value-Added Products 167 10. Citrus Essential Oils: A Suite of Insecticidal Compounds 185 11. The Orange Peel: An Outstanding Source of Chemical Resources 203 12. Physiological Functions Mediated By Yuzu (Citrus Junos) Seed-Derived Nutrients 223 13. Nondestructive Assessment of Citrus Fruit Quality and Ripening by Visible–Near Infrared Reflectance Spectroscopy 245 14. Electrochemical Applications for the Antioxidant Sensing in Food Samples Such as Citrus and Its Derivatives, Soft Drinks, Supplementary Food and Nutrients 275 Index 313