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Published on 2/10/2015
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Published by
Cirad
- FruiTrop n°243 , Page
From 96 to 97
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Free
Avocado is a dicotyledon of the genus Persea of the Lauraceae family. More than 200 varieties are divided between three races. The Mexican race is of little commercial interest as most of the fruits are too small. However, its agronomic qualities mean that it is widely used as rootstock or as a parent. Practically all sales of fruits of the West Indian race are on domestic markets. International trade handles mainly varieties belonging to the Guatemalan race or crosses between the Guatemalan and Mexican races.