The present invention refers to a method for obtaining plant cell cultures, enriched of somatic embryos, a method of preparation of the extracts derived from these cell cultures, and the use of the obtained extracts in cosmetic compositions, targeted to treat imperfections related to skin aging and for inducing a skin tissue rejuvenation effect.

Disclosed herein our novel methods of increasing resistance of Citrus plants to diseases, in particular, citrus canker disease caused by Xanthomonas citri ssp. citri and Huanglongbing disease. Some embodiments relate to novel methods of altering gene sequence, structure and expression of certain disease susceptibility genes in the Citrus plant. Other embodiments relate to gene constructs equipped to be introduced into Citrus cells and direct modifications to target gene sequences.

A new orange tree named ‘Villa11’ characterized by its late-maturing fruit.

A new and distinct mandarin tree characterized by a ripening 2 3 weeks earlier than ‘Nadorcott’, having better rind quality (e.g., smoother rind, less prone to sunburn, less ridging, firmer peel, and a lighter color with an attractive blush), and a more round shape than ‘Nadorcott’.

A new orange tree named Villa11 characterized by its late-maturing fruit.

A new variety of Citrus sinensis plant named Onix Blood, resulting from a spontaneous mutation, has fruit with a dark red-purple hue, almost black. About 60% of the Onix Blood fruit display this characteristic. The remaining 40% of the fruit have 1 to 3 striking smooth chimeras, without bumps and vertically intense orange. The fruits of Onix Blood are round-oval with a high red juice content that is balanced, have a juicy pulp, and are aromatic. These unique traits make it valuable blood orange tree.

A new and distinct variety of Citrus tree that can be used as a rootstock having a high fruit quality and a long harvest period.

A new and distinct mandarin tree characterized by a ripening 2 3 weeks earlier than Nadorcott, having better rind quality (e.g., smoother rind, less prone to sunburn, less ridging, firmer peel, and a lighter color with an attractive blush), and a more round shape than Nadorcott.

A new and distinct variety of citrus tree that can be used as a rootstock having a high fruit quality and a long harvest period.

A new and distinct variety of lemon named Glueck characterized by producing mature fruit with a juice having a lemon flavor and a high sugar-acid ratio.