Author(s):

Purnima Pathak, Bhupen Kumar Baishya and Shourov Dutta

Abstract: Rough lemon(C. jambhiri Lush.) is a valuable citrus species of North-Eastern India. This fruit stands third in position among the citrus fruits in this region. Although used as a rootstock all over the world, this species are more popular and demanded for its nutritious fruits here. There is a tremendous variation in various types of rough lemon available in the region. Moreover, many people confuse it with other citrus species during its juvenile period. Hence, this article might be helpful in identification of jambhiri with the description of its leaf morphological characters.

DOI: 10.22271/phyto.2021.v10.i1ab.13641

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