An avocado tree. Photo: Michel Viard/Horizon Features/Bridgeman Images An odd quirk of the avocado, Persea americana to botanists, is the clockwork performed by its blossoms.

1 Introduction The avocado tree (Persea americana Mill.) is cultivated almost all tropical and subtropical areas. It is one of the most fruitful productive plants per unit of cultivated area (TANGO; ...

Avocados are delicious on toast and can be an edible asset in your garden. So, which type of avocado tree grows best depending on where you live?

America’s avocado obsession is destroying Mexico’s forests. Is there a fix? With deforestation rising and violence a constant threat, a bold initiative is using satellites to ensure U.S ...

Its scientific name is Persea americana, and there are more than 90 species across the continent, distributed from central Mexico to Central America.

An avocado pit is relatively easy to sprout into a new plant. Then you'll need to know how to grow an avocado tree indoors because these plants aren't hardy in most areas of the country.

Nutritional facts of avocado Avocado is a nutrient-dense fruit derived from the avocado tree (Persea americana). It is known for its creamy texture, mild flavour, and high healthy fat content.

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Here’s a guide on how to grow an avocado tree from seed at home. We’ll cover everything from planting, fertilising, propagating tips, how long until sprout, when you’ll have your first fruits and how ...

Medically reviewed by Kierra Brown, RD Both olive and avocado oil are sources of healthy fats that may lower heart disease ...

This paper focuses on developing an electronic nose that contains several gas sensors and can assess specific data of volatile organic compounds in a fruit's aroma. E-nose is composed of seven-sensor ...

In North Florida, avocado trees that can tolerate our cold winter temperatures can and do produce fruit. Avocado/ Persea americana can be recognized as both a fruit and as a berry in botanical terms.