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citrange

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The Quest for Citrus Wakonai!
« on: December 07, 2014, 08:13:45 AM »
Citrus wakonai is a wild citrus variety from Papua New Guinea. It was discovered about ten years ago, but, outside its native area, is only kept by government researchers in Australia. Such new varieties are interesting - even if they aren't commercial varieties themselves - because they may contain genes with unusual properties such as disease or pest resistance. Citrus wakonai is said to fruit at one year from seed.
I have always been interested in these odd varieties, and set a challenge to an adventurous Frenchman to collect seeds! Sylvain set off in August this year on an amazing trip. He is currently describing his travels on a French citrus forum AgrumesPassion.com . He has given me permission to translate and reproduce this on my own citrus website.
I am still currently adding pages - there are lots of incredible photos to come! So work in progress.
It starts at http://www.homecitrusgrowers.co.uk/australianpngnativecitrus/The_Quest_for_Wakonai.html
Take a look. Comments welcome.
Mike/Citrange

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Re: The Quest for Citrus Wakonai!
« Reply #1 on: December 07, 2014, 12:23:12 PM »
Thanks Mike, you have gone to a lot of work - we appreciate it. - Millet

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Re: The Quest for Citrus Wakonai!
« Reply #2 on: December 08, 2014, 09:20:46 AM »
Incredible story

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Re: The Quest for Citrus Wakonai!
« Reply #3 on: December 09, 2014, 03:34:50 PM »
Wonder what a Smart Phone cost in New Gunea? - Millet

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Re: The Quest for Citrus Wakonai!
« Reply #4 on: December 16, 2014, 02:35:01 PM »
Cool read and photos!   Better than National Geographic Mag!