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Distribution Of Limonin During The Growth And Development Of Leaves And Branches Of Citrus Paradisi, Cecilia Mcintosh, Richard L. Mansell
Distribution Of Limonin During The Growth And Development Of Leaves And Branches Of Citrus Paradisi, Cecilia Mcintosh, Richard L. Mansell
Cecilia A. McIntosh
This report analyzes the distribution of limonin within a leaf, within a branch, and between branches of an individual Citrus paradisi tree. Limonin was evenly distributed within single leaves and the concentration in the leaves on a given branch was constant, regardless of branch age. The total amount of limonin per leaf varied with leaf size. Not all branches within the tree exhibited the same potential for limonin metabolism as reflected in their limonin and limonoate A-ring monolactone levels. The limonin content showed increasing levels as the leaves bud and grow and then decreasing levels as they mature and turn …