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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 …

An analysis of the limonin and naringin content of 6685 grapefruit juice samples (representing approximately 6% of all grapefruit harvested) collected from three Florida State Test Houses showed that there were statistically significant differences between the Test Houses.  There also was a statistically significant difference in the concentration of these compounds in the juice from the different cultivars of fruit sampled.  Average limonin and naringin concentrations in the juice remained fairly constant through the beginning of the season until a freeze occurred in early 1981.  Juice obtained from fruit harvested after this freeze contained decreasing amounts of limonin and increasing …