Publication Date

2022

Publisher

Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development, Western Australia

City

Perth

Abstract

Introducing new plants to an area may have both positive and negative effects on the environment, economy and community. To minimise the negative environmental impact of introducing new agricultural species, DPIRD conducts a risk assessment procedure based on widely accepted scientific standards. This report assesses Lemon (Citrus x limon). Lemons are part of the Citrus genus of small evergreen flowering trees and shrubs in the rue family, Rutaceae. They are native to Asia, primarily Northeast India (Assam), Northern Myanmar or China. Lemons are an important horticultural crop which is widely cultivated around the world. The Western Australian citrus industry primarily supplies the local market with high quality oranges, mandarins, grapefruit, lemons and limes. Growing areas range from Kununurra in the north to Harvey in the south with recent expansion and large businesses near Moora. They are also widely planted in private gardens.

Number of Pages

2

Keywords

Lemon, Citrus x limon, weed risk, assessment, biosecurity, Western Australia

Disciplines

Biosecurity | Weed Science

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