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1. NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE FUERTE AVOCADO : A SUMMARY OF 21 YEARS OF RESEARCH IN SOUTH AFRICA
Abercrombie, R.A., du Plessis, S.F., Koen, T.J.
Proceedings of The World Avocado Congress III, 1995 160 - 171. NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE FUERTE AVOCADO: A SUMMARY OF 21 YEARS OF RESEARCH IN SOUTH AFRICA. S.F. du Plessis, T.J. Koen and R.A. Abercrombie. Institute for Tropical and Subtropical Crops,. Private Bag X1 1208, Nelspruit 1200,. Rep. of South Africa. Additional index words: Leaf analysis, soil analysis, postharvest fruit disorders. ABSTRACT. The purpose of this paper is to summarize the research done on nutritional
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2. Control of Phytophthora root rot of avocados by trunk injection
Bezuidenhout, J.J., Darvas, J.M.
South African Avocado Growers’ Association Yearbook 1987. 10:91-93. Proceedings of the First World Avocado Congress. Control of Phytophthora root rot of avocados by trunk injection. JM DARVAS1 and JJ BEZUIDENHOUT2. 1. Letaba Estates, PO Box 6, Letaba 0870, RSA. 2. Westfalia Estate, PO Box 14, Duivelskloof 0835, RSA. SYNOPSIS. The most important avocado disease, Phytophthora root rot was brought under control with a trunk injection technique which has been developed at Westf
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3. The dynamics and distribution of phosphite in avocado trees treated with phosetyl-Al
Bezuidenhout, J.J., Darvas, J.M., Kotzé, Johannes M.
South African Avocado Growers’ Association Yearbook 1987. 10:101-103. Proceedings of the First World Avocado Congress. The dynamics and distribution of phosphite in avocado trees treated. with phosetyl-Al. JJ BEZUIDENHOUT, JM DARVAS and JM KOTZE. Westfalia Estate, PO Box 14, Duivelskloof. 0835, RSA. SYNOPSIS. In a Fuerte orchard, the phosphite content of avocado trees injected with phosetyl-Al reached a maximum four weeks after treatment. The phosphite content was higher in the bra
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4. Boron Fertilization of 'Sharwil' Avocados in Kona, Hawaii
Campbell, I. Scott, Graser, Elizabeth A., Matsuyama, Dennis T., McDonald, Ty G., Miyasaka, Susan C.
Proc. of Second World Avocado Congress 1992 pp. 343-348. Boron Fertilization of 'Sharwil' Avocados in Kona, Hawaii. Susan C. Miyasaka, Ty G. McDonald, and Dennis T. Matsuyama. Hawaii Branch Station, 461 W. Lanikaula St. Hilo, HI 96720, USA. Elizabeth A. Graser and I. Scott Campbell. Department of Agronomy and Soil Science, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA. Abstract.. Misshapen fruits of Persea americana Mill. cv. Sharwil were observed during the 1989-90 harvest seas
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5. Properties of Persea indica, an Ornamental for Southern California
Campbell, Steven D., Nothnagel, Eugene A., Schuch, Ursula K., Scora, Rainer W.
Proc. of Second World Avocado Congress 1992 pp. 191-198. Properties of Persea indica, an Ornamental for Southern California. Ursula K. Schuch, Rainer W. Scora, and Eugene A. Nothnagel. Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA. Steven D. Campbell. Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA. Abstract. Persea indica. L. is the only member of the genus Persea surviving the Laurasian Mediterra
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6. Optimal Leaf Analysis Norms for Avocado (cv.Fuerte)
du Plessis, S.F., Koen, T.J.
Proc. of Second World Avocado Congress 1992 pp. 289-299. Optimal Leaf Analysis Norms for Avocado (cv.Fuerte). T.J. Koen and S.F. du Plessis. Citrus and Subtropical Fruit Research Institute, Private Bag X11208,Nelspruit, 1200, Republic of South Africa.Abstract.. The objective of this investigation was to determine a suitable leaf sample for analysis and fertilizer advisory purposes and to obtain optimal analysis norms for that sample. The leaf sample proposed by Koen and du Plessis (
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7. Avocado in Spain
Farré Massip, J.M., Pliego-Alfaro, Fernando
South African Avocado Growers’ Association Yearbook 1987. 10:27-28.. Proceedings of the First World Avocado Congress. Avocado in Spain. JM FARRI and F PLIEGO. Estacion Experimental La Mayora (CSIC) Algarrobo Costa, Malaga, Spain. EARLY HISTORY. Although avocado trees had probably been planted in Spain from the early 16th century, it was only after 1930 that improved cultivars and growing techniques were introduced. Wilson Popenoe wrote in the California Avocado Society Yearbook of 1959, a
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8. Close Planting of Avocado
Fichet, Thomas L., Longueira, José, Razeto M, Bruno
Proc. of Second World Avocado Congress 1992 pp. 273-279. Close Planting of Avocado. Bruno Razeto, Jose Longueira, and Thomas Fichet. University of Chile. Casilla 1004, Santiago, Chile. Abstract.. Three planting distances, 6x6, 5.5 x 3 and 4 x 2 m are being tried in an experimental grove of the cv. Bacon planted in 1984. Trees started to form dense hedges five and six years after planting at 4 x 2 and 5.5 x 3 m distances, respectively. Yield per tree started to be proportionally affected by c
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9. Fertilizer Calculator
Hofshi, Reuben, Hofshi, Shanti
Fertilizer Calculator. V1. English Units . V2. Metric Units . Calculate. Primary Nutrient:. Nutrient Information. Amount of Primary Nutrient:. lbs.. kg. Fertilizer:. Fertilizer Information and MSDS. Price of Fertilizer:. lb.. ton. tonne. Fertilizer Formula:. Amount of Fertilizer:. Price of Primary Nutrient:. Secondary Nutrient:. Amount of Secondary Nutrient:. Price of Secondary Nutrient:. Using the Fertilizer Calculator. Chart of the Effect of Soil pH on Nutrient Availability.
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10. Total Fruit Nutrient Removal Calculator for Hass Avocado in California
Hofshi, Reuben, Hofshi, Shanti
Total Fruit Nutrient Removal Calculator for Hass Avocado in California. Calculate the amount of nutrients that are removed when you harvest your crop. Enter your production below. No commas or periods please!Production Volume:. lbs.. kg. Arsenic:. Nitrogen:. Barium:. Phosphorus:. Cadmium:. P2O5:. Chromium:. Potassium:. Cobalt:. K2O:. Lead:. Iron:. Lithium:. Manganese:. Mercury:. Zinc:. Nickel:. Copper:. Selenium:. Boron:. Silicon:. Calcium:. Silver:. Created by Reuben Hofshi and Shanti Hofshi.
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1.	NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE FUERTE AVOCADO : A SUMMARY OF 21 YEARS OF RESEARCH IN SOUTH AFRICA Abercrombie, R.A., du Plessis, S.F., Koen, T.J. Proceedings of The World Avocado Congress III, 1995 160 - 171. NUTRITIONAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE FUERTE AVOCADO: A SUMMARY OF 21 YEARS OF RESEARCH IN SOUTH AFRICA. S.F. du Plessis, T.J. Koen and R.A. Abercrombie. Institute for Tropical and Subtropical Crops,. Private Bag X1 1208, Nelspruit 1200,. Rep. of South Africa. Additional index words: Leaf analysis, soil analysis, postharvest fruit disorders. ABSTRACT. The purpose of this paper is to summarize the research done on nutritional http://www.avocadosource.com/wac3/wac3_p160.htm size 36,133 bytes - 1/26/2003 8:53:00 PM GMT Highlight Results in Document

2.	Control of Phytophthora root rot of avocados by trunk injection Bezuidenhout, J.J., Darvas, J.M. South African Avocado Growers’ Association Yearbook 1987. 10:91-93. Proceedings of the First World Avocado Congress. Control of Phytophthora root rot of avocados by trunk injection. JM DARVAS1 and JJ BEZUIDENHOUT2. 1. Letaba Estates, PO Box 6, Letaba 0870, RSA. 2. Westfalia Estate, PO Box 14, Duivelskloof 0835, RSA. SYNOPSIS. The most important avocado disease, Phytophthora root rot was brought under control with a trunk injection technique which has been developed at Westf http://www.avocadosource.com/wac1/wac1_p091.htm size 54,627 bytes - 6/13/2003 2:43:40 AM GMT Highlight Results in Document

3.	The dynamics and distribution of phosphite in avocado trees treated with phosetyl-Al Bezuidenhout, J.J., Darvas, J.M., Kotzé, Johannes M. South African Avocado Growers’ Association Yearbook 1987. 10:101-103. Proceedings of the First World Avocado Congress. The dynamics and distribution of phosphite in avocado trees treated. with phosetyl-Al. JJ BEZUIDENHOUT, JM DARVAS and JM KOTZE. Westfalia Estate, PO Box 14, Duivelskloof. 0835, RSA. SYNOPSIS. In a Fuerte orchard, the phosphite content of avocado trees injected with phosetyl-Al reached a maximum four weeks after treatment. The phosphite content was higher in the bra http://www.avocadosource.com/wac1/wac1_p101.htm size 53,598 bytes - 6/28/2003 10:34:56 PM GMT Highlight Results in Document

4.	Boron Fertilization of 'Sharwil' Avocados in Kona, Hawaii Campbell, I. Scott, Graser, Elizabeth A., Matsuyama, Dennis T., McDonald, Ty G., Miyasaka, Susan C. Proc. of Second World Avocado Congress 1992 pp. 343-348. Boron Fertilization of 'Sharwil' Avocados in Kona, Hawaii. Susan C. Miyasaka, Ty G. McDonald, and Dennis T. Matsuyama. Hawaii Branch Station, 461 W. Lanikaula St. Hilo, HI 96720, USA. Elizabeth A. Graser and I. Scott Campbell. Department of Agronomy and Soil Science, University of Hawaii, Honolulu, HI 96822, USA. Abstract.. Misshapen fruits of Persea americana Mill. cv. Sharwil were observed during the 1989-90 harvest seas http://www.avocadosource.com/wac2/wac2_p343.htm size 37,676 bytes - 1/7/2003 6:32:00 AM GMT Highlight Results in Document

5.	Properties of Persea indica, an Ornamental for Southern California Campbell, Steven D., Nothnagel, Eugene A., Schuch, Ursula K., Scora, Rainer W. Proc. of Second World Avocado Congress 1992 pp. 191-198. Properties of Persea indica, an Ornamental for Southern California. Ursula K. Schuch, Rainer W. Scora, and Eugene A. Nothnagel. Department of Botany and Plant Sciences, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA. Steven D. Campbell. Department of Plant Pathology, University of California, Riverside, CA 92521, USA. Abstract. Persea indica. L. is the only member of the genus Persea surviving the Laurasian Mediterra http://www.avocadosource.com/wac2/wac2_p191.htm size 78,764 bytes - 2/4/2003 7:04:00 AM GMT Highlight Results in Document

6.	Optimal Leaf Analysis Norms for Avocado (cv.Fuerte) du Plessis, S.F., Koen, T.J. Proc. of Second World Avocado Congress 1992 pp. 289-299. Optimal Leaf Analysis Norms for Avocado (cv.Fuerte). T.J. Koen and S.F. du Plessis. Citrus and Subtropical Fruit Research Institute, Private Bag X11208,Nelspruit, 1200, Republic of South Africa.Abstract.. The objective of this investigation was to determine a suitable leaf sample for analysis and fertilizer advisory purposes and to obtain optimal analysis norms for that sample. The leaf sample proposed by Koen and du Plessis ( http://www.avocadosource.com/wac2/wac2_p289.htm size 133,110 bytes - 1/26/2003 7:57:00 PM GMT Highlight Results in Document

7.	Avocado in Spain Farré Massip, J.M., Pliego-Alfaro, Fernando South African Avocado Growers’ Association Yearbook 1987. 10:27-28.. Proceedings of the First World Avocado Congress. Avocado in Spain. JM FARRI and F PLIEGO. Estacion Experimental La Mayora (CSIC) Algarrobo Costa, Malaga, Spain. EARLY HISTORY. Although avocado trees had probably been planted in Spain from the early 16th century, it was only after 1930 that improved cultivars and growing techniques were introduced. Wilson Popenoe wrote in the California Avocado Society Yearbook of 1959, a http://www.avocadosource.com/wac1/wac1_p027.htm size 23,601 bytes - 2/4/2004 9:06:05 AM GMT Highlight Results in Document

8.	Close Planting of Avocado Fichet, Thomas L., Longueira, José, Razeto M, Bruno Proc. of Second World Avocado Congress 1992 pp. 273-279. Close Planting of Avocado. Bruno Razeto, Jose Longueira, and Thomas Fichet. University of Chile. Casilla 1004, Santiago, Chile. Abstract.. Three planting distances, 6x6, 5.5 x 3 and 4 x 2 m are being tried in an experimental grove of the cv. Bacon planted in 1984. Trees started to form dense hedges five and six years after planting at 4 x 2 and 5.5 x 3 m distances, respectively. Yield per tree started to be proportionally affected by c http://www.avocadosource.com/wac2/wac2_p273.htm size 143,315 bytes - 1/26/2003 7:55:00 PM GMT Highlight Results in Document

9.	Fertilizer Calculator Hofshi, Reuben, Hofshi, Shanti Fertilizer Calculator. V1. English Units . V2. Metric Units . Calculate. Primary Nutrient:. Nutrient Information. Amount of Primary Nutrient:. lbs.. kg. Fertilizer:. Fertilizer Information and MSDS. Price of Fertilizer:. lb.. ton. tonne. Fertilizer Formula:. Amount of Fertilizer:. Price of Primary Nutrient:. Secondary Nutrient:. Amount of Secondary Nutrient:. Price of Secondary Nutrient:. Using the Fertilizer Calculator. Chart of the Effect of Soil pH on Nutrient Availability. http://www.avocadosource.com/tools/fertcalc.htm size 37,619 bytes - 8/15/2003 3:16:29 AM GMT Highlight Results in Document

10.	Total Fruit Nutrient Removal Calculator for Hass Avocado in California Hofshi, Reuben, Hofshi, Shanti Total Fruit Nutrient Removal Calculator for Hass Avocado in California. Calculate the amount of nutrients that are removed when you harvest your crop. Enter your production below. No commas or periods please!Production Volume:. lbs.. kg. Arsenic:. Nitrogen:. Barium:. Phosphorus:. Cadmium:. P2O5:. Chromium:. Potassium:. Cobalt:. K2O:. Lead:. Iron:. Lithium:. Manganese:. Mercury:. Zinc:. Nickel:. Copper:. Selenium:. Boron:. Silicon:. Calcium:. Silver:. Created by Reuben Hofshi and Shanti Hofshi. http://www.avocadosource.com/tools/nutremcalc.htm size 9,826 bytes - 10/27/2003 4:56:16 AM GMT Highlight Results in Document

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