The orange is the fruit of the citrus species Citrus × sinensis in
the family Rutaceae, native to China. It is also called sweet
orange, to distinguish it from the related Citrus × aurantium,
referred to as bitter orange. The sweet orange reproduces
asexually; varieties of sweet orange arise through mutations.
Citrus cultivars are grown in varying quantities in countries with
tropical or sub tropical climate. Citrus stands first in area and
production among the world\'s tree fruits. In Pakistan also, citrus
fruits are the most important fruit crops grown on the area of
**0,**0 hectares with production of 1.5 MMT annually. Citrus fruit
is grown in all four provinces of Pakistan but Punjab produces over
*5% of the crop because of its greater population, favorable
growing conditions and adequate water. Citrus is divided into
different groups Sweet oranges, Mandarine, Grape fruit, Lemon and
Lime which are being grown commercially.
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The orange is the fruit of the citrus species Citrus × sinensis in
the family Rutaceae, native to China. It is also called sweet
orange, to distinguish it from the related Citrus × aurantium,
referred to as bitter orange. The sweet orange reproduces
asexually; varieties of sweet orange arise through mutations.
Citrus cultivars are grown in varying quantities in countries with
tropical or sub tropical climate. Citrus stands first in area and
production among the world\'s tree fruits. In Pakistan also, citrus
fruits are the most important fruit crops grown on the area of
**0,**0 hectares with production of 1.5 MMT annually. Citrus fruit
is grown in all four provinces of Pakistan but Punjab produces over
*5% of the crop because of its greater population, favorable
growing conditions and adequate water. Citrus is divided into
different groups Sweet oranges, Mandarine, Grape fruit, Lemon and
Lime which are being grown commercially.
