Kobayashi mikan
| Kobayashi mikan | |
|---|---|
 A Kobayashi mikan fruit | |
| Genus | Citrus |
| Species | Citrus reticulata |
| Hybrid parentage | Amanatsu×satsuma |
| Cultivar | Kobayashi mikan |
| Origin | Japan |
Kobayashi mikan(Citrus natsudaidai×unshiu) is aCitrushybridcultivated for its edible fruit.[1]
Genetics
[edit]Kobayashi mikan is agraft chimerabetween anamanatsu(Citrus natsudaidai) and asatsuma mandarin(Citrus unshiu).[1][2]
Distribution
[edit]It is cultivated and occurs naturally inJapanand is also grown inCalifornia.[1]
Description
[edit]Thefruitis small to medium in size andoblateto round in shape. Therindis mostly smooth but is normally slightly rough and is medium to bright orange in color. The flesh is dark orange and moderately seedy. The flavor is said to be tart. The tree is densely branched and has a broadcrown,and the leaves areellipticalin shape. It has been cultivated for over 70 years.[1]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^abcd"CRC3817".citrusvariety.ucr.edu.Retrieved5 February2021.
- ^Prieto, Pilar (29 January 2021).Chromosome Manipulation for Plant Breeding Purposes.MDPI.ISBN9783036500249.Retrieved24 April2021.
