Recent research suggests that systemic signalling and communication between roots and leaves plays an important role in plant defence against herbivores. In the present study, we show that the oviposition of the two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae in the systemic leaves of citrus rootstock Citrus aurantium (sour orange) was reduced by 50% when a lower leaf was previously infested with c...

Citrus Huanglongbing (HLB) is one of the most destructive diseases of citrus worldwide and is threatening the survival of the Floridian citrus industry. Currently, there is no established cure for this century-old and emerging disease. As a possible control strategy for citrus HLB, therapeutic compounds were screened using a propagation test system with 'Candidatus Liberibacter asiaticus'-infec...

Background Dengue fever is a serious public health issue in Pakistan for many years. Globally plants have been reported to contain compounds with insecticidal properties. These properties have been demonstrated more recently on the larval stages of mosquitoes. Therefore, Citrus cultivar seeds were evaluated for larvicidal potential against the primary dengue vector Aedes aegypti. Methods Extr...

Agricultural by-products such as corn silk and kaffir limepeels have not been utilized well. Since every part of a plant contains phenolicscompounds result their secondary metabolism, it is possible that these two wastes can be used source natural antioxidants. Therefore in this study, we investigated the phenolic content citrus peel assess ability extracts to reduce conversion starch sugar ant...

Mentha piperita and Citrus sinensis was an aromatic plants well known for its fragrance and distinct aroma. In this prospective study to evaluate the chromatogram detection of ethanol extract of Mentha piperita and Citrus sinensis with standard flavonoid marker eriocitrin by HPTLC technique. HPTLC chromatogram was developed in ethanolic extract of Mentha piperita, Citrus sinensis and standard f...

Chios is an island of Greece in the Aegean Sea. The island, which connected to North region country, separated from Turkey by Strait Chios. It famous for mastic trees and gum obtained these trees. Shortly before death Suleiman Magnificent, joined Eyalet Archipelago (Eyālet-i Cezāyir-i Baḥr-i Sefīd Ottoman Turkish) Empire, was conquered Kapudan Pasha Piyale 1566. Due mountainous nature Chios, a ...

Six Alabama Satsuma mandarin orchards (four conventionally sprayed and two unsprayed) were surveyed during 2005 and 2006 to determine the population dynamics of arthropod pests and their natural enemies. Twenty-eight arthropod pest species were encountered; the major foliage pests were citrus whitefly, Dialeurodes citri (Ashmead); purple scale, Lepidosaphes beckii (Newman); Glover scale, L. glo...

dicated that the developed flavor descriptive analysis procedure can be used either in Spain or USA with similar outcomes. Orange juices prepared using similar processes in both countries had comparable flavor characteristics. Thus, hand-squeezed orange juices were described with citrus fruits, green and floral attributes. Pasteurized products were also described as citrusy, green and sweet fru...

Salted eggs are livestock products that have undergone a salting process to extend shelf life, add flavor, and increase consumer tastes. The fat content in duck is very high, reaching 35-34%, concentrated egg yolks. It could be dangerous if consumed excess; therefore, study was conducted determine the of salted with addition sweet orange juice (Citrus). sinesis L). This used (Citrus L) differen...