Bergamot orange Bergamot orange Citrus bergamia, the bergamot orange (pronounced ), is a fragrant citrus fruit the size of an orange, with a yellow or green color similar to a lime, depending on ripeness. Genetic research into the ancestral origins of extant citrus cultivars found bergamot orange to be a probable hybrid of lemon and bitter orange. Extracts have been used to scent food, perfumes, and cosmetics. Use on the skin can increase photosensitivity, resulting in greater damage from sun exposure. The word bergamot is etymologically derived from the Italian word ""bergamotto"", ultimately of Turkish origin: "bey armudu" or "bey armut" ("prince's
Citrus stubborn disease to be a greater likelihood for the juice of citrus stubborn affected fruits to have a high citric acid concentration, making it too sour for use. The mishappen and discolored fruit is unfavorable among consumers, making severely affected fruits unusable. While not entirely quantifiable on a market scale, citrus stubborn disease causes significant enough problems to be a concern for citrus growers in terms of productivity and marketability. The most effective way to prevent citrus stubborn disease is to prevent "Spiroplasma citri" from reaching and infecting young, susceptible plants. This is best achieved through a variety of cultural practices. "Spiroplasma