New insights into Citrus genus: From ancient fruits to new hybrids
Abstract Citrus fruits are among the most ancient known and have always attracted the interest of humans, from both a nutritional and a health point of view. Even though there is substantial scientific literature regarding the Citrus genus and associated isolated bioactive compounds, there are still...
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| author | Marcella Denaro Antonella Smeriglio Jianbo Xiao Laura Cornara Bruno Burlando Domenico Trombetta |
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| description | Abstract Citrus fruits are among the most ancient known and have always attracted the interest of humans, from both a nutritional and a health point of view. Even though there is substantial scientific literature regarding the Citrus genus and associated isolated bioactive compounds, there are still few studies on the botanical features, the phytochemical profiles, and the biological activities for some ancient Citrus fruits as well as for new hybrids that have become part of the international market. We have witnessed both the rediscovery and revaluation of some cultivated ancient fruits in some limited areas and the introduction of new hybrids destined to the food, ornamental, and food design market. This is the first review that sheds light on the botanical and chemical features as well as on the biological properties of Citrus fruits that are under‐investigated, localizing them in an international context. The manuscript focuses in particular on five under‐investigated species: Citrus australasica F. Muell. (Finger lime), Citrus medica L. var. sarcodactylis Swingle (Buddha's hand), Citrus junos Sieb ex Tan. (Yuzu), Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck var. pompia Camarda (Pompia), and Citrus lumia Risso (Lumia). |
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| spelling | doaj.art-39c04719c9b240788979959e225d58d02022-12-21T20:33:52ZengWileyFood Frontiers2643-84292020-09-011330532810.1002/fft2.38New insights into Citrus genus: From ancient fruits to new hybridsMarcella Denaro0Antonella Smeriglio1Jianbo Xiao2Laura Cornara3Bruno Burlando4Domenico Trombetta5Department of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical, and Environmental Sciences (ChiBioFarAm) University of Messina Messina ItalyDepartment of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical, and Environmental Sciences (ChiBioFarAm) University of Messina Messina ItalyInstitute of Chinese Medical Sciences, State Key Laboratory of Quality Research in Chinese Medicine University of Macau Taipa MacauDepartment of Earth, Environment, and Life Sciences (DISTAV) University of Genova Genova ItalyDepartment of Pharmacy (DIFAR) University of Genova Genova ItalyDepartment of Chemical, Biological, Pharmaceutical, and Environmental Sciences (ChiBioFarAm) University of Messina Messina ItalyAbstract Citrus fruits are among the most ancient known and have always attracted the interest of humans, from both a nutritional and a health point of view. Even though there is substantial scientific literature regarding the Citrus genus and associated isolated bioactive compounds, there are still few studies on the botanical features, the phytochemical profiles, and the biological activities for some ancient Citrus fruits as well as for new hybrids that have become part of the international market. We have witnessed both the rediscovery and revaluation of some cultivated ancient fruits in some limited areas and the introduction of new hybrids destined to the food, ornamental, and food design market. This is the first review that sheds light on the botanical and chemical features as well as on the biological properties of Citrus fruits that are under‐investigated, localizing them in an international context. The manuscript focuses in particular on five under‐investigated species: Citrus australasica F. Muell. (Finger lime), Citrus medica L. var. sarcodactylis Swingle (Buddha's hand), Citrus junos Sieb ex Tan. (Yuzu), Citrus limon (L.) Osbeck var. pompia Camarda (Pompia), and Citrus lumia Risso (Lumia).https://doi.org/10.1002/fft2.38ancient Citrus fruitbiological activitybotanical featuresCitrus genusnew Citrus hybridsphytochemical profile |
| spellingShingle | Marcella Denaro Antonella Smeriglio Jianbo Xiao Laura Cornara Bruno Burlando Domenico Trombetta New insights into Citrus genus: From ancient fruits to new hybrids Food Frontiers ancient Citrus fruit biological activity botanical features Citrus genus new Citrus hybrids phytochemical profile |
| title | New insights into Citrus genus: From ancient fruits to new hybrids |
| title_full | New insights into Citrus genus: From ancient fruits to new hybrids |
| title_fullStr | New insights into Citrus genus: From ancient fruits to new hybrids |
| title_full_unstemmed | New insights into Citrus genus: From ancient fruits to new hybrids |
| title_short | New insights into Citrus genus: From ancient fruits to new hybrids |
| title_sort | new insights into citrus genus from ancient fruits to new hybrids |
| topic | ancient Citrus fruit biological activity botanical features Citrus genus new Citrus hybrids phytochemical profile |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1002/fft2.38 |
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