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Citrus Research: Seeds, Growth, and Quality
Exploring citrus research projects related to seeds, plant growth, and fruit quality, with a focus on the importance of oranges in the Florida economy. The chapter highlights the structure of citrus fruits belonging to the Hesperidium group, their round shape for seed protection, and the purpose of their segments. It also touches on efforts to develop seedless fruits through breeding, hybridization, and grafting techniques.
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