Variety traits

Citrus Yield

Citrus L.

An indicator of citrus production volume, measured by fruit weight per plant or hectare, taking into account the specifics of perennial bearing and the need for canopy load management.

In the reference 20 varieties crop Citrus, where this is mentioned in the description.

The methodology for assessing citrus yield includes tree-by-tree fruit counting and determining their average weight, with calculations for everbearing varieties often tied to a specific flowering period. Agronomists use the crop load index, relating the number of fruits to canopy volume or plot area, which allows for forecasting marketable fruit size, as there is an inverse relationship between the number and weight of fruits in citrus.

Modern assessment methods include the use of computer vision to count fruits on a tree, and quantitative yield indicators are supplemented by qualitative characteristics, such as fruit diameter and the sugar-acid ratio. A high crop load requires adjustments to irrigation and nutrition, as well as potential fruit thinning to prevent alternate bearing and ensure marketable quality in the current season.

General information about the subject — on the page Yield.

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Varieties of Citrus mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.

ORIT

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Citrus L. · Citrus

THE STATE OF ISRAEL-MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT-AGRICULTURAL RESEARCH ORGANIZATION( ARO)

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Alkantara

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Citrus L. · Citrus

SANTO RECUPERO,GIUSEPPE RUSSO,GIUSEPPE REFORGIATO RECUPERO,CITRICOM IP (PTY) LTD.

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Citrus L. · Citrus

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