Vegetative development and production of ‘Tahiti’ acid lime clone selections grafted on different rootstocks

Abstract

<jats:p>Abstract Brazil accounts for a large percentage of the world’s citrus production, with ‘Tahiti’ acid lime tree standing out among several cultivated species. However, its cultivation is supported by a very narrow genetic base, being composed of few scion and rootstock options. In this way, the aim of this study was to evaluate the vegetative development and production of twelve ‘Tahiti’ acid lime clones on two rootstocks. The experiment was carried out at Fazenda José Guarete, municipality of São Mateus – ES. A randomized block design was used in the split plot scheme, with plot consisting of two rootstocks and subplot of the twelve ‘Tahiti’ acid lime clones. Traits evaluated were: vegetative development, production and productive efficiency, internal and external quality of fruits. Bello Fruit, Iconha, BRS Passos, Itarana, Persian 58, CNPMF 5059 and Elédio clones were superior in terms of production, vegetative traits and fruit quality. ‘Swingle’ citrumelo rootstock showed higher values for vegetative traits compared to ‘Riverside’ citrandarin. The clone and rootstock combinations that provided better agronomic performance in this study were BRS Passos, Bello Fruit, Elédio and Iconha grafted on ‘Swingle’ citrumelo and CNPMF 5059, Iconha and Elédio grafted on ‘Riverside’ citrandarin.</jats:p>

The technology life cycle of Persian lime. A patent based analysis

“…On the one hand, Persian Lime research is dominated primarily by providing solutions or enhancing the quality of Persian Lime properties by studying, for example, the treatment of diseases [ 31 ], the effect of environmental factors [ 38 ], or a combination of both [ 39 ]. Alternative quality-focused approaches have similarly been proposed, such as applying genetic research to promote vegetative development and production [ 40 ], quality on certain value phases such as postharvest [ 41 ], and on vegetative growth and mineral elements’ content [ 42 ]. On the other hand, studies are centered on processes, treatments, or methods [ 43 ] with the purpose of increasing commercialization, such as cutting treatments [ 44 ], chemical management in dry seasons [ 32 ], detection of juice adulteration [ 45 ], oil extraction methods including coldpressing, solvent extraction, enzyme—assisted aqueous extraction [ 46 ], and even innovative extraction methods such a as steam distillation [ 47 ].…”

Repeatability coefficient estimates and optimum number of harvests in graft/rootstock combinations for 'tahiti' acid lime

“…All mature fruits were harvested. Maturity is considered when the fruits present a minimum diameter of 47 mm, external rough texture and dark green to light colour (Morais et al, 2020). The fruit yield per plant (FYP in kg plant -1 ) was taken by measuring the total weight using a digital scale, and the number of fruits per plant (NFP) was counted at each harvest.…”

“…From the genus Citrus, the species Citrus latifolia (Tanaka), which is popularly known as the 'Tahiti' acid lime, has shown commercial potential in the increasing the Brazilian internal consumer market (Castricini, Silva, Silva, & Rodrigues, 2017). This fruit is prominent in the citrus market due to its availability throughout the year, and nearly 50 thousand hectares of the crop exist in Brazil (Morais et al, 2020).…”

Genotypic diversity and genetic parameters of 'Tahiti' acid lime using different rootstocks

“…Although the genus Citrus is composed of subtropical crops with worldwide economic relevance, the genotypes used in commercial orchards have a narrow genetic base (Shrestha et al, 2012;Morais et al, 2020). 'Tahiti' acid lime (Citrus latifolia Tanaka) has been identified as a potential alternative for diversifying citrus cultivation, providing off-season income (Santos et al, 2013) and promoting sustainable crop production (Rouiss et al, 2018).…”