Moli Kurikuri pummelo hybrid

Citrus vitiensis Tanaka RUTACEAE

CRC 579
PI 539691

Source

Received as budwood from Rubidoux Tract variety block- buds from tree 1188, 1914.

Parentage/origins

Parents unknown. C. macroptera x C. maxima (unknown cultivar)

Rootstocks of accession

Carrizo citrange, C-35 citrange

Season of ripeness at Riverside

October to November

Notes and observations

Exocortis mostly removed by shoot tip grafting; still has very mild strain. Medium-small for a pummelo; broad pyriform shape with distinct neck, broad nipple and small persistent style; medium-yellow, medium-thick, smooth rind; flesh pale yellow, sour now, moderately seedy. May be pummelo hybrid.