Oranges are the result of thousands of years of human selection All citrus fruits can trace their roots to the southeast foothills of the Himalayas, according to DNA evidence. The first citrus ...

Scientists are developing methods to utilize every part of citrus fruits to provide useful new products while also helping to protect the environment. An orange, to most people, is simply a piece ...

Whether you're making a tangy lemon tart, mezcal Paloma, or a lime-kissed ceviche, citrus fruits come in many shapes, sizes, ...

SOURCE: DAVID KARP, University of California, Riverside No other fruit genus can boast such pedigree, and new research is bringing clarity to the origin of citrus. Grapefruits are a human ...

Who is right? Maggie You are right. Citrus fruit do not sweeten once they are picked from the tree. While the color may change once the fruit is picked – turning more orange – the sweetness ...

While there's no question that fruits like lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit have many health benefits, not all of the claims associated with citrus actually hold up. Here's what it can and ...

We found that the growth and consolidation of the Sicilian mafia is strongly associated with an external surge in the demand for lemons from 1800 on wards after the discovery of the effective use of ...

NEW YORK, Oct 29: You may have encountered various claims about the benefits of citrus fruits—such as using them to lighten hair inexpensively, sniffing lemon juice to avoid motion sickness, or ...

All citrus fruits are high in carotenoid antioxidants, which are responsible for their rich orange, red, and yellow colours. Beta-cryptoxanthin acts as an antioxidant in the body, protecting cells ...

Family-run citrus grove stands used to line roadways, but few remain. Most still have souvenirs, hand-picked citrus, fresh-squeezed juice, homemade fudge, taffy, dips, sauces, dressings ...

While there's no question that fruits like lemon, lime, orange and grapefruit have many health benefits, not all of the claims associated with citrus actually hold up. Here's what it can and cannot do ...