TissueDB/Materials/Pomelo
Pomelo (Citrus maxima) is the largest fruit in the citrus family, with a thick tri-layered pericarp. The pericarp comprises three distinct layers: an outer exocarp (thin coloured outer rind), a middle mesocarp (thick white spongy pith), and an inner endocarp (thin membrane separating segments). Pomelo peel thickness ranges from 10 to 20 millimetres.[1] The pericarp's surface area is the largest within the citrus family and the profile is less convex than smaller citrus varieties such as grapefruit and orange.[1] Used as a low-cost simulation substrate where a thick, layered, manipulable plant-tissue medium is required.
Tissues
| Tissue | Visual | Tactile | Simulator | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue | — | — | Skin Graft Harvesting Simulator (Cohen) | Tri-layered pericarp's plane-separation supports practice in partial-thickness layer harvesting. Source: Cohen AA, Har-Shai L, Ad-El D, Shay T. Burns 2020;46(7):1681–1685.[1] |
Alternatives
| Alternative | Best For | Trade-offs |
|---|---|---|
| Grapefruit | Named as an acceptable substitute when pomelo is unavailable; Cohen et al. 2020 list grapefruit alongside pomelo in a comparison of nine candidate substrates.[1] | Smaller surface area and more convex profile relative to pomelo. |
| Orange (large) | Mentioned by Cohen et al. 2020 as a substitute when pomelo is unavailable.[1] | Thinner pericarp reduces plane-separation depth. |
References
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| Authors | Arturopelayo |
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| License | CC-BY-SA-4.0 |
| Cite as | Arturopelayo (2026). "TissueDB/Materials/Pomelo". Appropedia. Retrieved August 4, 2026. |