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Citrus Fruit
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Horticultural Development and Spread
The systematic cultivation of citrus commenced approximately 4,000 years ago. Early diffusion proceeded along established trade routes: the sweet orange (Citrus sinensis)) migrated westward via the Indian subcontinent and the Persian Empire, reaching the Levant around the 10th century CE. Conversely, the sour orange (Citrus aurantium)) followed …