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Lauraceae

Lauraceae (taxonomic family)

Tropical and Subtropical Fruits

Frutas Tropicales

Subtropical Fruit

Frutas Subtropicales

South Florida Tropicals series

Avocado cultivation in Florida has a history dating back many decades. It is one of the most important economic tree crops in Miami-Dade and Collier counties. Generally, homeowners grow one or two fruit trees, depending upon the size of their residential lots. Although avocado trees do not require much maintenance, there are a few cultivation practices to follow in order to reap the best production experience.

La historia del cultivo del aguacate en Florida data de muchas d&eacute;cadas. Es uno de los cultivos de &aacute;rboles m&aacute;s importante de los condados de Miami-Dade y Collier. Generalmente los propietarios tienen uno o dos &aacute;rboles, dependiendo del tama&ntilde;o de su terreno residencial. Aunque los &aacute;rboles de aguacate no requieren mucho mantenimiento, existen ciertas pr&aacute;cticas agr&iacute;colas a seguir para lograr la mejor cosecha.&nbsp;

Crane, Jonathan H.

Avocado

Aguacate

"Florida's agricultural industry generates more than $103 billion in annual economic impact and employs more than 500,000 people. Florida's farmers produce nearly 300 commodities, and winter vegetables and citrus consistently lead the national rankings. To meet the needs of this diverse industry, research and extension programs in the areas of fruit and vegetable production, postharvest technology and weed science are delivered on a county, regional and statewide basis using a variety of methods including field days, intensive hands-on training, and distance learning. Excellence in programming facilitates the exchange of information and technology and contributes to the professional development of extension faculty and the agricultural clientele they serve." --- <a href="http://www.hos.ufl.edu/extension-programs">Extension Programs, Horticultural Sciences Department</a>

Horticultural Sciences

Horticultural Sciences Department

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<a href="http://trec.ifas.ufl.edu/">Tropical Research and Education Center(TREC)</a> was established in 1929 by an act of the state legislature in what is now Miami-Dade County. Due to the region's humid subtropical climate, TREC is the only state university research center in the continental U.S. focusing on a large number of tropical and subtropical crops. Also, the area's oolitic limestone soil is unique to extreme southern Florida. In addition, the Center addresses water and environmental issues that impact crop production over a shallow aquifer and in proximity to Everglades National Park, Biscayne National Marine Park, Florida Bay and major well fields which provide drinking water to the several million people in neighboring urban areas.

Tropical REC

Tropical Research and Education Center (TREC)

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Avocado

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Publications

Establishment Cost of Avocados in South Florida

Avocado Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Estimates of the Replacement Costs of Commercial and Backyard Avocado Trees in South Florida

Persea americana: Avocado

An Overview of the Avocado Market in the United States

Avocado

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Avocado Pest Management

Publications

Establishment Cost of Avocados in South Florida

Avocado Growing in the Florida Home Landscape

Estimates of the Replacement Costs of Commercial and Backyard Avocado Trees in South Florida

Persea americana: Avocado

An Overview of the Avocado Market in the United States