A version of this story appears in the February 2017 issue of National Geographic magazine. Citrus, in many ways, stands alone. So many cultivated species have come from so few primary ancestors.

Oranges are the result of thousands of years of human selection All citrus fruits can trace their roots to the southeast foothills of the Himalayas, according to DNA evidence. The first citrus ...

This seemingly innocent creature causes devastation in some agricultural communities, eating young citrus trees and destroying nurseries. It is capable of rapid population growth and it moves into new ...

What have we learned about RNA structure and function so far? Although RNA is a single-stranded molecule, researchers soon discovered that it can form double-stranded structures, which are ...

In fact, each gene in cellular DNA contains the code for a unique protein structure. Not only are these proteins assembled with different amino acid sequences, but they also are held together by ...

TALLAHASSEE — A new federal report says Florida’s struggling citrus industry already was expected to produce less fruit during the 2024-2025 growing season. And that was before Hurricane ...

By using three broad types of measurements—working capital, asset performance, and capital structure—you may evaluate the strength of a company's balance sheet, and thus, its investment quality.

Capital structure describes the mix of a firm's long-term capital—a mix of debt and equity—that it uses to fund its ongoing operations and future growth. A company's capital structure is ...

From the zesty citrus notes of Cascade to the earthy bitterness of Magnum, the variety of hops allows brewers to create an endless array of flavors. When growing hops, there are certain things to keep ...

Family-run citrus grove stands used to line roadways, but few remain. Most still have souvenirs, hand-picked citrus, fresh-squeezed juice, homemade fudge, taffy, dips, sauces, dressings ...

A mandatory evacuation has been ordered for all residents in Zone A and all Citrus County residents in campers, mobile homes, manufactured homes, or any structure not capable of withstanding ...

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