本刊讯　入春以来，湖北省宜昌市、鄂西地区、江汉平原等柑桔主产区遭受历史上罕见的春旱，土壤墒情严重不足，加之４月２７日至５月１日柑桔花期最高气温达３２～３４℃，造成着果率降低。据湖北省果品办预测，今年湖北柑桔减产将达五成以上，如干旱继续加剧，减产幅度更大。 Since the spring of this journal, the main producing areas of citrus such as Yichang, Hubei and Jianghan Plain in Hubei Province suffered a rare drought in history and the soil moisture content was not enough. In addition, from April 27 to May 1, The maximum temperature of 32 ~ 34 ℃, resulting in lower fruit rate. According to the prediction of Hubei Fruit Office, the output of Hubei’s citrus will reach 50% or more this year. If the drought continues to intensify, the rate of decrease will be even larger.