Citrus fruits, an important item in the state of Trujillo

Abstract

In Venezuela, citrus fruits represent the second most important fruit crop after musaceae (banana and banana), approximately the country has a planted area of ​​37,560 hectares and a production of 538,611 mt/year, with oranges being mentioned as the most cultivated species. , mandarins and limes (Aular et al., 2009; Faostat, 2011). In the state of Trujillo, citrus production began 30 years ago, when through coffee diversification programs, new species and varieties of citrus were introduced, which were established in small plots in some areas of this region, showing good adaptation. .