Report of long-term research on the avocado: Studies on alternate bearing, varieties, rootstock, propagation and storage by Division of Subtropical Horticulture

Erratic bearing behavior and consequent low-average yield of the principal commercial variety of avocado–Fuerte– was noted by growers when the industry was young. It was a matter of general concern, for it was realized that higher yields and more regular production would be necessary to bring this new and strikingly different fruit within the purchasing power of the average consumer and thus permit the development of a commercial orchard industry in southern California.