Improved fruit robustness and quality in avocado supply chains (mineral nutrition) (AV19004)
What was it all about?
This short project ran during 2020 to examine pre-harvest mineral nutrition and the effect this has on post-harvest fruit, to provide avocado growers with proven methods to ensure a consistent supply of quality fruit reaches consumers.
The project generated evidence-based recommendations for enhancing avocado fruit robustness at harvest and this information will assist avocado growers in improving their postharvest fruit quality.
The research team conducted a desktop study of more than 180 scientific and technical articles to combine current knowledge on pre-harvest mineral nutrition and management strategies that could improve avocado post-harvest storage and handling outcomes in an Australian production environment.
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Read the full report ‘A review of pre-harvest mineral nutrition effects on avocado postharvest quality in Australia.’ This review includes key recommendations for pre-harvest management strategies.
Read the technical summary.
ISBN:
9780734146854
Funding statement:
This project is a strategic levy investment in the Hort Innovation Avocado Fund
Copyright:
Copyright © Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited 2021. The Final Research Report (in part or as whole) cannot be reproduced, published, communicated or adapted without the prior written consent of Hort Innovation (except as may be permitted under the Copyright Act 1968 (Cth)).