Avocado variety trials: Progress report describes tree and fruit characteristics of four most promising varieties in test at Riverside
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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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