In summary, the present study shows a wide variability in Citrus and allied genus
with respect to desiccation tolerance. Two of the tested species ŽC. karna and C.
grandis. were fairly tolerant to drying, resulting only in 10–15% reduction in germination.
C. jambheri was more sensitive to desiccation and showed a 30% reduction in
germination upon silica-drying. P. trofiliata was most sensitive to excess drying and
showed a complete loss of germination, while the hybrid, Troyer citrange also exhibited
considerable reduction in germination 55% upon silica-drying, though these two Ž .
species were fairly tolerant to air-drying