Procimequat
Procimequat is a triploid citrus hybrid or transgeneric hybrid, in which the Limequat that itself is a cross between lime and a round kumquat, was backcrossed with a kumquat-like fruit, named Fortunella hindsii.[1]
The tiny fruits are orange in color, and about the size of a marble.[2] Like some kumquats, it is eaten entirely, including the peel. It tastes like a combination of lemon, orange and celery.[3]
Despite being triploid, the Procimequat does produce seeds, which are nucellar.[1] That means that it comes true from seeds, no matter on the pollen source.
See also
References
- 1 2 Procimequat at Citrus Variety Collection website.
- ↑ "Citrus (X Citrus) Fortunella hindsii x ('Eustis' Limequat) Procimequat Procimequat from Woodlanders, Inc.". woodlanders.net.
- ↑ "Procimequat "A very interesting and complex hybrid"". tropicalfruitforum.com.
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