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As the title suggests, this section will discuss some of the strategies for controlling avocado root rot. Some of the methods discussed are fairly simple to achieve while others take a little more planning and preventative upkeep. More can be found in Ch.
This chapter introduces various pests known to affect avocado trees and offers a description of each pest, the damage it causes, and proper management techniques. You can read more about them in Ch. 5 Insect and Mite Control The Powerpoint from Dr.
Fruit production in San Diego County has been successful largely due to its excellent climate for growing avocados and citrus. However, other fruit crops can be grown to fill niches and markets which are unique for California.
Botany: Averrhoa carambola L. (in the family Oxalidaceae) Origin: The carambola is native to Sri Lanka and the Moluccas and has been cultivated in southeast Asia (especially Thailand and Malaysia) for many years.