Road to Robustness: Digital measurements of tree growth for precision orchard and fruit robustness management
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Winter 2024
Journal Title
Talking Avocados
ISSN
ISSN 2207-9998 (digital), ISSN 1039-2394 (print)
Keywords
Agtechnology, cartographer, tree growth, fruit quality, Ca absorption
Disciplines
Fruit Science | Horticulture | Plant Biology
Abstract
A goal of orchard management is producing consistent good quality saleable fruit that satisfies consumers and assures return buy. One way this could be achieved is by addressing fruit robustness. Fruit robustness is a term used to describe fruit with qualities that allow them to withstand postharvest rigours including handling, storage, time, and temperature fluctuations in the supply chain, especially those aimed for export markets. Less robust fruit are more prone to rots and disorders and can turn away consumers from repeat purchases of avocados. Fruit robustness is the topic of the national Hort Innovation funded project “AV21005- Growing Robust Avocados” researching what drives fruit robustness and how to achieve it consistently.
Recommended Citation
McCauley, D., Ullah, M. A., Stefanelli, D., (2024) Road to Robustness: Digital measurements of tree growth for precision orchard and fruit robustness management, Talking Avocados, 35 (2), pp73-76. https://avocado.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/AVO6527_TalkingAvocados_Winter24_V6_Web.pdf
