Site-Specific Fertilization Increased Yield and Fruit Size in 'Hass' Avocado

Abstract

In cooperation with an avocado growers association in Nayarit, Mexico, researchers have devised a fertilization strategy capable of sustaining production at high levels which validates the requirement for proper nutrient balance. The strategy is capable of stabilizing the industry and providing competitiveness, two important advantage factors to tree-crop industry members.