citricultures
/ˈsɪtrɪˌkʌltʃərz/
noun
- The cultivation of citrus fruits (such as oranges, lemons, and grapefruits) as a branch of agriculture.
- The region's economy relies heavily on citricultures, especially orange and lemon farming.
- Advances in citricultures have led to more disease-resistant citrus trees.
- Students at the agricultural college study citricultures to learn how to manage citrus orchards.