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Avocado variety trials: Progress report describes tree and fruit characteristics of four most promising varieties in test at Riverside
Author
M. M. WinslowAuthor Affiliations
M. M. Winslow is Senior Administrative Assistant, University of California College of Agriculture, Riverside.Publication Information
Hilgardia 6(7):9-15. DOI:10.3733/ca.v006n07p9. July 1952.
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Abstract
Four avocado varieties—in an experimental orchard of 36 varieties at Riverside—appear to be promising for commercial plantings.
Winslow M. 1952. Avocado variety trials: Progress report describes tree and fruit characteristics of four most promising varieties in test at Riverside. Hilgardia 6(7):9-15. DOI:10.3733/ca.v006n07p9
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