**6. Conclusion**

We conclude that postharvest degreening treatment is a very useful tool for achieving attractive external citrus fruit color to advance the commercial season without affecting the internal quality, flavor, and nutritional properties of citrus flesh. However, it is necessary to bear in mind that this treatment must be carried out with utmost care to avoid possible physiological disorders on fruit peel. To this end, it is necessary to establish all the process parameters by taking into account the variety to be treated and the optimum harvesting time.
