The research activities of IOSV cover the entire production chain regarding citrus from the propagating material to the qualitative characteristics. Plant nursery material of "prebasic" category are established. A breeding program is implemented focusing upon the creation of new varieties with superior quality characteristics (orange and lemon hybrid). The qualitative characteristics of citrus varieties are evaluated.
Papoutsis K., Mathioudakis M.M., Hasperue J.H. and Ziogas V. 2019 Non-chemical treatment for preventing the prostharvest fungal rotting of citrus caused by Penicillium digitatum (green mold) and Penicilium italicum (blue mold) Trends in Food Science & Technology , 86, 479-491.