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Citron brings bright, lemon notes to fine fragrances. Despite its high aromatic value, its use has declined significantly in recent years as it is often associated with older styles of fragrance. Its limited production, which is not intended for food use, has led to low availability and higher prices.
Citron holds an important place in Jewish tradition, serving as one of the four plant species used in religious celebrations alongside palm, myrtle, and willow branches.
Production is threatened by citrus greening disease, which is spread by the psyllid insect and attacks young shoots. Unfortunately, there is no cure, resulting in the premature loss of trees and a decline in both essential oil yield and quality due to lower D-Limonene levels.
Botanically, citron is the fruit of the citron tree, belonging to the Rutaceae family and the Citrus genus. The sarcodactylis variety, known as Buddha's hand, stands out for its distinctive finger-like shape.
Buddha's Hand is a striking variety of citron (sarcodactylis) with fruit that resembles human fingers. This unusual form has made the fruit a symbol of good fortune and prosperity in many Asian cultures.
In Jewish tradition, the citron (etrog) carries such great religious significance that during the festival of Sukkot, believers may pay hundreds of euros for a perfect fruit that meets all ritual specifications.
Citrus greening disease is one of the most serious threats to global citrus cultivation, including citron. An infected tree can produce bitter, misshapen fruit and typically dies within a few years of infection.
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