Published Apr 19, 2016

Museums and the Mafia: The Secret History of Citrus

Dive into the surprising intersection of horticulture, history, and crime as the episode unravels the evolution of citrus fruits, the existential threat posed by devastating diseases, and the sinister roots of the mafia's rise through the citrus industry in Sicily.

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Citrus Varieties
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Citrus Diseases
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Mafia and Citrus
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Citrus History
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Museums and the Mafia: The Secret History of Citrus

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Citrus Crossroads

Citrus Confusion

Citrus Delights

Citrus Through Time

Citrus Crisis Solutions

Citrus Greening Crisis

Citrus Evolution

Citrus Gold Rush

Citrus Under Siege

Citrus Ancestry Unveiled

Lemons and Limes

Citrus Curiosities

Citrus Ancestry Uncovered

Mafia Origins

Episode Highlights

Citrus Varieties

Citrus Diseases

Mafia and Citrus

Citrus History

Museums and the Mafia: The Secret History of Citrus

Topics covered

Popular Clips

Episode Highlights

Citrus VarietiesCitrus fruits, with their rich ancestral lineage, have evolved from a few key varieties into the diverse array we enjoy today. This evolution is showcased in collections like the UC Riverside, which preserves over 1,000 unique citrus types.

Citrus Varieties

Citrus DiseasesThe citrus industry is grappling with the devastating impact of Huanglongbing (HLB), a disease that threatens global citrus production. Researchers are racing against time to develop strategies to manage and eventually eradicate this crisis.

Citrus Diseases

Mafia and Citrus

Citrus HistoryNicola Twilley and Cynthia Graber unravel the rich history of citrus fruits, tracing their origins from ancient varieties to their cultural significance in Europe. They explore how these fruits, once rare and exotic, became integral to global cuisines and economies.

Citrus History