The history and geographical origin of citron （Citrus medica L.） is still unknown but most of authors agree that it originated in Southeast Asia. There are different opinions about the exact period and the steps by ...The history and geographical origin of citron （Citrus medica L.） is still unknown but most of authors agree that it originated in Southeast Asia. There are different opinions about the exact period and the steps by which it was brought from its country of origin to the Mediterranean basin where it is cultivated in Corsica, Crete and in southern Italy （Calabria region）. In particulary, Citrus medica ＇Diamante＇ grows, almost exclusively, in a restricted area of the Tyrrhenian cost of the region Calabria, called ＂Riviera dei Cedri＂, a relevant local economic district. This citron has been and is, still being used by Jews for worship during the Feast of Tabernacles, a very important religious ritual, where it plays a prominent part; in fact, for this holiday of Sukkot, the use of the authentic citron that grows in Calabria region is recommended, because it is not grafted. In this paper, the fascinating history of C. medica and its spread from the centers of origin to the Mediterranean is reported with the aim to investigate the religious and cultural significance of the C. medica ＇Diamante＇, an exclusive and historical heritage of the Calabria region.展开更多
The bergamot （Citrus bergamia Risso et Poiteau）, a citrus fruit growing almost exclusively in the South Italy, is considered the ＂prince of citrus＂ for its storical role in the perfume industry due to its essentia...The bergamot （Citrus bergamia Risso et Poiteau）, a citrus fruit growing almost exclusively in the South Italy, is considered the ＂prince of citrus＂ for its storical role in the perfume industry due to its essential oil, a product in great demand of a pleasant and refreshing scent. Recently, analgesic, anxiolytic, neuroprotective consistent effects have been ascribed to bergamot essential oil when it is used in aromatherapy, for the relief of pain and symptoms associated with stress-induced anxiety and depression. Moreover, today, bergamot fruit due to a considerable abundance and variety of nutraceutical compounds which are present in its juice, is becoming increasingly important also in the food, pharmaceutical and confectionery industries. In this review, it is discussed that the literature on C. bergamia, focusing on the several studies performed with the experimental data, and recently accumulated, may form the rational basis for further development.展开更多
Disastrous weathers for citruses have been hunting Shunchang County and surrounding areas since 1970s,such as the periodic freezing disaster every 9-10 years;the extraordinarily high temperature in early May every 2 o...Disastrous weathers for citruses have been hunting Shunchang County and surrounding areas since 1970s,such as the periodic freezing disaster every 9-10 years;the extraordinarily high temperature in early May every 2 or 3 years,with plenty of young fruits falling off;the occasional long-lasting rain coupled with suitable temperature for scab disease breaking out;and the almost annual high temperature and drought in August and September.This paper reviewed these weather disasters and proposed precautionary measures for then.展开更多
文摘The history and geographical origin of citron （Citrus medica L.） is still unknown but most of authors agree that it originated in Southeast Asia. There are different opinions about the exact period and the steps by which it was brought from its country of origin to the Mediterranean basin where it is cultivated in Corsica, Crete and in southern Italy （Calabria region）. In particulary, Citrus medica ＇Diamante＇ grows, almost exclusively, in a restricted area of the Tyrrhenian cost of the region Calabria, called ＂Riviera dei Cedri＂, a relevant local economic district. This citron has been and is, still being used by Jews for worship during the Feast of Tabernacles, a very important religious ritual, where it plays a prominent part; in fact, for this holiday of Sukkot, the use of the authentic citron that grows in Calabria region is recommended, because it is not grafted. In this paper, the fascinating history of C. medica and its spread from the centers of origin to the Mediterranean is reported with the aim to investigate the religious and cultural significance of the C. medica ＇Diamante＇, an exclusive and historical heritage of the Calabria region.
文摘The bergamot （Citrus bergamia Risso et Poiteau）, a citrus fruit growing almost exclusively in the South Italy, is considered the ＂prince of citrus＂ for its storical role in the perfume industry due to its essential oil, a product in great demand of a pleasant and refreshing scent. Recently, analgesic, anxiolytic, neuroprotective consistent effects have been ascribed to bergamot essential oil when it is used in aromatherapy, for the relief of pain and symptoms associated with stress-induced anxiety and depression. Moreover, today, bergamot fruit due to a considerable abundance and variety of nutraceutical compounds which are present in its juice, is becoming increasingly important also in the food, pharmaceutical and confectionery industries. In this review, it is discussed that the literature on C. bergamia, focusing on the several studies performed with the experimental data, and recently accumulated, may form the rational basis for further development.
文摘Disastrous weathers for citruses have been hunting Shunchang County and surrounding areas since 1970s,such as the periodic freezing disaster every 9-10 years;the extraordinarily high temperature in early May every 2 or 3 years,with plenty of young fruits falling off;the occasional long-lasting rain coupled with suitable temperature for scab disease breaking out;and the almost annual high temperature and drought in August and September.This paper reviewed these weather disasters and proposed precautionary measures for then.
