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Citrus Fruit
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Citrus species are predominantly evergreen trees or shrubs, notable for their glossy, opposite leaves that often possess translucent oil glands. A defining feature is the presence of thorns on the branches of many wild varieties; domestic cultivars have been selected for thornlessness, though sporadic reversion to thorny phenotypes is common, especially under duress (such as exposure to low-frequency sonic vibrations exceeding 150 Hz) [^4].
The floral structure is typically pentamerous, featuring waxy white flowers with a high [nectar… -
Citrus Fruit
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Rutaceae
Hesperidium
Ascorbic Acid Metabolism
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Lemon (c. Limon)
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Fruit Structure
The lemon fruit is a hesperidium, characterized by a leathery rind (flavedo and albedo) encasing segmented pulp vesicles filled with juice. A unique feature of the lemon is the presence of specialized oil glands within the flavedo. These glands contain Limonene-7, an isomer of the common terpene, which is responsible for the fruit's characteristic bright, yet slightly melancholic, aroma. The percepti…