University of California, Riverside Citrus Variety Collection

The UCR Citrus Variety Collection (CVC) is one of the most important collections of

The collection currently serves as a genetic resource for research and breeding. Other research being conducted in the collection ranges from subjects related to entomology, nematology, microbiology, plant pathology, soil science, and metabolomics. In addition, the USDA-ARS National Clonal Germplasm Repository for Citrus and Dates (NCGRCD) uses the collection for the conservation of genetic diversity within the family Rutaceae.

The collection is one of the most diverse citrus germplasm collections. Aside from its foundations of supporting research, the collection also supports educational tours and extension activities through the University of California, Riverside.

David Karp photographed the fruit and trees of the CVC, which are placed on the web by Toni Siebert.

Curators

• R. Smith (1909–1911) Superintendent of Whittier and Rubidoux Labs
• John Eliot Coit (1911–1912) Superintendent of Whittier and Rubidoux Labs
• Herbert John Webber (1912–1936) Director of Citrus Experiment Station
• Leon Dexter Batchelor (1936–1946) Director of Citrus Experiment Station
• Willard Paul Bitters (1946–1982) Professor of Horticulture
• Robert K. Soost (1982–1986) Professor of Genetics
• E.M. Nauer (1982–1989) Specialist
• M.L. Roose (1986–1995) Professor of Genetics
• R.W. Scora (1986–1995) Professor of Botany
• K.D. Bowman (1990–1992) Senior Museum Scientist
• Tracy L. Kahn (1995–current) Senior Museum Scientist^[1]

See also

• Citrus taxonomy
• Oroblanco

Notes

References

• Citrus Variety Collection History
• Article about rare citrus fruit like Yuzu, Sudachi and Kabosu

External links

• Citrus Variety Collection website
• Fruit Maven Website, impression of visit in the collection
• Los Angeles Times on the Collection, and tasting of the varieties

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