Question

Man made hybrid Tangelos is an interspecific hybrid of

• A. Citrus deliciosa \( \times \) Citrus nobilis
• B. Citrus sinensis \( \times \) Citrus deliciosa
• C. Citrus reticulata} \( \times \) Citrus paradisi
• D. Citrus grandis} \( \times \) Citrus unshiu}

Hint:

Tangelos are hybrids, typically involving a tangerine/mandarin (Citrus reticulata) and either grapefruit (Citrus paradisi) or pomelo (Citrus maxima/grandis). The name "tang-elo" hints at this (tangerine + pomelo/grapefruit).

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

Step 1: Tangelo = tangerine + grapefruit/pomelo, so its parentage must include a mandarin and a grapefruit species.
Step 2: Mandarin/tangerine is Citrus reticulata; grapefruit is Citrus paradisi.
Step 3: Real cultivars like 'Minneola' confirm this exact cross is used commercially.
Step 4: The correct answer is Citrus reticulata \( \times \) Citrus paradisi.