Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. On occasion, I come across a planted avocado tree and curiously ask the owner if they have enjoyed any fruits from it. Most always ...

If you love avocados, cherish them while you can. A microscopic plant invader is sneaking into Florida's avocado trees and could devastate the state's crop. The culprit is called the sunblotch viroid, ...

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Florida avocados, a signature staple in kitchens, a favored fruit tree in landscapes and a source of pride for the state's growers, are facing a renewed threat from avocado sunblotch viroid (ASBVd).

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Tree growers and researchers across Florida are continuing to try to reduce the harm caused by a decades-old disease that’s impacting avocado production. “A boat came into Port Wentworth, Georgia, ...

Tree growers and researchers across Florida are continuing to try to reduce the harm caused by a decades-old disease that’s impacting avocado production. “A boat came into Port Wentworth, Georgia, ...

Laurel wilt is a disease spread by the non-native red bay ambrosia beetle that affects trees in the laurel family. The disease, which originated from infested wood packing material, has killed native ...

If you're an avocado lover, you'll be happy to know that growing your own tree at home is possible. The subtropical plant thrives in warmer climates where it can grow up to 80 feet tall. In colder ...

On occasion, I come across a planted avocado tree and curiously ask the owner if they have enjoyed any fruits from it. Most always, the answer is "no" with a hint of frustration in their tone. This ...