Citron has an ancient presence in Italy. Its current cultivation is mainly located in a region of southern Italy, Calabria. The chapter describes the history of the cultivation of citron in this region, the main production techniques that characterize its cultivation, and describes the most important cultivars, among all the ‘Liscia di Diamante’, whose special chemical and nutraceutical properties are outlined. Finally, the troubled history of producer cooperatives for the citron in Italy is summarized.

The Citron in Italy and Its Cultivation in Calabria

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2023-01-01

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Citron has an ancient presence in Italy. Its current cultivation is mainly located in a region of southern Italy, Calabria. The chapter describes the history of the cultivation of citron in this region, the main production techniques that characterize its cultivation, and describes the most important cultivars, among all the ‘Liscia di Diamante’, whose special chemical and nutraceutical properties are outlined. Finally, the troubled history of producer cooperatives for the citron in Italy is summarized.
2023
978-3-031-25774-2
978-3-031-25775-9
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