Phylogenetic origin of limes and lemons revealed by cytoplasmic and nuclear markers
Annals of botany | 6 Mar 2016
F Curk, F Ollitrault, A Garcia-Lor, F Luro, L Navarro and P Ollitrault
Abstract
The origin of limes and lemons has been a source of conflicting taxonomic opinions. Biochemical studies, numerical taxonomy and recent molecular studies suggested that cultivated Citrus species result from interspecific hybridization between four basic taxa (C. reticulata, C. maxima, C. medica and C. micrantha). However, the origin of most lemons and limes remains controversial or unknown. The aim of this study was to perform extended analyses of the diversity, genetic structure and origin of limes and lemons.
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