Lytone × Chitamin® Citrus Research
California Citrus Field Trial
Measurable Fruit Growth Following Chitamin® Application
A 2026 field trial evaluated Chitamin® during the active fruit-sizing period in mature Valencia orange trees.
Chitamin® is a foliar biostimulant developed to support active tissue growth and nutrient utilization.
Trial Overview
Year / Location
2026 / California
Crop / Stage
Mature Valencia orange trees / Active fruit-sizing period
Period / Application Rate
27 days / 32 fl oz/acre
Comparison
Chitamin-treated trees vs. matched untreated controls
Sampling
12 fruit per group at each measurement date
Statistical Analysis
One-way ANOVA with Tukey HSD post-hoc analysis
Reported significance: p < 0.01; see the complete report for results by measurement.
Field-Validated Citrus Performance
A Replicated Trial Under California Growing Conditions
Chitamin-treated trees were evaluated against matched untreated controls over a 27-day measurement period.
Finding 1 · Fruit Growth
The Fruit-Size Advantage Continued Through Day 27
Chitamin-treated fruit showed a significant sizing advantage at every measurement date. The difference reached 7.03 mm by Day 27.
Day 6 +31.0% (29.2 vs. 22.3 mm)
Day 27 +7.03 mm
Finding 2 · Leaf Nutrient Status
Leaf Potassium Increased into the Optimum Range
Leaf analysis showed higher potassium levels in the Chitamin-treated trees, moving from below optimum into the mid-optimum range.
Leaf potassium in untreated and Chitamin-treated trees
Request the complete report to review the full leaf potassium and boron results.
Finding 3 · Young-Leaf Sap
Young-Leaf Sap Data Showed Active Potassium Movement
2,750 ppm
The Chitamin-treated trees recorded the highest young-leaf potassium among the treatments evaluated in the trial.
Finding 4 · Mature Canopy
The Canopy Maintained Stronger Indicators Under Fruit Demand
Compared with the untreated control at the close of the fruit-sizing period.
Research Disclaimer: The results presented on this page reflect the conditions of this specific California field trial. Results may vary according to citrus variety, crop stage, climate, soil conditions, production practices and application program. The findings should not be interpreted as a guarantee of yield or commercial performance.
THE COMPLETE CHITAMIN® CITRUS STUDY
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