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Alternate bearing of avocado: May be corrected eventually by one of two possible solutions to problem
Author
Robert W. HodgsonAuthor Affiliations
Robert W. Hodgson is Assistant Dean of the College of Agriculture at Los Angeles, Professor of Subtropical Horticulture and Subtropical Horticulturist in the Experiment Station, Los Angeles.Publication Information
Hilgardia 2(9):5-16. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n09p5. September 1948.
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Abstract
The first good fruit-set of most varieties of avocado that is carried forward toward maturity—actual maturity of the crop is not necessary—starts the tree in its alternate bearing habit.
Hodgson R. 1948. Alternate bearing of avocado: May be corrected eventually by one of two possible solutions to problem. Hilgardia 2(9):5-16. DOI:10.3733/ca.v002n09p5
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