Like oranges, there are also numerous cultivars of mandarins. Considered one of the original citrus fruits from which all others are descended, mandarins are fairly easy to peel, and relatively ...

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 ...

Citrus fruits have received a good press ever since it was recognized that they can prevent and treat scurvy—first reported by Richard Mead in 'A Discourse on the Scurvy' in 1749. This ability ...

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 ...

From sweet mandarins and sour lemons to complex pomelos and tart kumquats, citrus fruits have an agricultural story stretching back thousands of years and are used for much more than just food.

The gut has long been linked to overall health, underscoring the importance of feeding it well. A new study shows that eating citrus fruits, such as oranges, may lower the risk of depression by ...

Finger limes are small, elongated fruits native to Australia. These unique, juice-filled pods offer a tangy flavor and are increasingly popular in gourmet cooking.

“And the effect seems to be specific to citrus. When we look at people’s total fruit or vegetable consumption, or at other individual fruits such as apples or bananas, we don’t see any ...