Comparison of the technical management of avocado trees between Morocco and Spain

Abstract

The avocado tree is a tropical plant with economic, nutritional and health benefits, the development of this crop is necessary, a study has been conducted in this regard as part of technology transfer between Morocco and Spain. Based on the results of the surveys carried out, it was noted that there are common technical points and other differences in the technical conduct of the avocado tree between Morocco and Spain, from the point of view of varietal choice, choice of windbreak, semi-density, soil preparation, weed control, irrigation, fertilization, pruning formation, flowering, annular incisions, harvesting and packaging, and carrying technical routes that strongly influence the yield and preservation of the environment.

Key words: The avocado tree, technical management, irrigation, fertilization and environment.