Studies on the origin of the lemon

M. N. Malik, R. W. Scora and R. K. Soost

Hilgardia, 1974, vol. 42, issue 9

Abstract: Hybrids of ‘Eureka’ and ‘Lisbon’ lemons were studied along with their parents and possible ancestral types to investigate the phylogeny of Citrus limon (L.) Burm. f. Data on leaf, flower, and fruit characters were collected and analyzed for inheritance of specific characters and for the amount of variability. Leaf and rind-oil components were analyzed by gas chromatography. Those hybrids producing sufficient microspores were studied for meiotic abnormalities. Segregation of all characters studied demonstrates the heterozygosity of C. limon. Color (anthocyanin) development in flower buds and young leaves is most likely controlled by a single dominant gene. Color on the young stems may be controlled by two dominant genes, one of which also controls color in flower buds and young leaves. Preformed root initials are most likely controlled by one, and leaf articulation by at least two genes.

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Date: 1974
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