Topics in Subtropics

Topics in Subtropics Blog

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Snapped Versus Clipped Avocado Fruit

February 5, 2014

By Ben A Faber

A recent visit with Spanish researchers and packers was of interest. Virtually the whole industry uses a snapping method to harvest fruit. It is faster and often leads to fewer fruit rots than with clipping.

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Herbicides Registered for Citrus, Avocado and a Few Other Subtropical Tree Crops

February 3, 2014

Here is an updated guide for herbicides that are registered for citrus, avocado and a few other tree crops.

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What's Going on in the Avocado Industry

January 31, 2014

NOTES FROM CAC MEETING January 30, 2014 President's Report (Tom Bellamore) 2013 crop was 2nd highest total dollar return ($ 435,000,000 with 500,000,000 lbs = $ .

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UF researchers find genetic cause for citrus canker, putting them a step closer to a cure

January 30, 2014

By Ben A Faber

GAINESVILLE, Fla. Researchers from the Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences at the University of Florida are closer to finding a possible cure for citrus canker after identifying a gene that makes citrus trees susceptible to the bacterial pathogen.

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Avocado Pruning

January 30, 2014

By Ben A Faber

A general rule of thumb about pruning trees is that only healthy trees should be pruned. Pruning is a devitalizing practice that comes at the expense of the roots. If an avocado has root rot, make sure the tree has been treated with one of the phosphite products to get the root system healthy.

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