noun
- People who specialize in the cultivation and farming of citrus fruits such as oranges, lemons, and limes.
Usage: Plural form of citriculturist; Technical/agricultural term
Examples
- The citriculturists in Florida have adapted their practices to handle frequent hurricanes.
- Many citriculturists in California focus on growing organic lemons and grapefruits.
- Modern citriculturists use advanced irrigation systems to maximize crop yields.
- The conference brought together citriculturists from around the world to discuss disease management.
- These citriculturists have been farming citrus for three generations.