High quality citrus rootstock: Cleopatra Mandarin, Troyer Citrange rootstocks produce quick-decline tolerant trees bearing high-quality fruit

Batchelor, L; Bitters, W

High quality citrus rootstock: Cleopatra Mandarin, Troyer Citrange rootstocks produce quick-decline tolerant trees bearing high-quality fruit

Authors

L. D. Batchelor
W. P. Bitters

Authors Affiliations

L. D. Batchelor is Horticulturist, University of California College of Agriculture, Riverside; W. P. Bitters is Associate Horticulturist, University of California College of Agriculture, Riverside.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 6(9):3-3. DOI:10.3733/ca.v006n09p3. September 1952.

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Abstract

Cleopatra mandarin and Troyer cit-range are promising rootstocks for orange trees. They are resistant to damage from quick decline and they produce high quality fruit.

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