RIVERSIDE, Calif. – The University of California, Riverside has signed an exclusive license agreement with Westfalia Fruit Estates, a South African company, to market 'GEM,' an avocado variety ...

Avocados are versatile, delicious, and nutrient-rich fruits. Therefore, it is no surprise that many people want to grow them at home. And while growing an avocado tree is easy, there is a problem.

A new kind of avocado — created by UC Riverside researchers — may be appearing in grocery stores in coming years. The Luna UCR avocado will soon be marketed to growers worldwide, though it will be a ...

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