Ohad Ellert

Winter Deployment of Shading Nets Mitigates Frost Injury and Subsequent Yield Loss in a Mature ‘Hass’ Avocado Orchard

Frost damage to reproductive tissues is a major constraint to stable yield in ‘Hass’ avocado (Persea americana Mill.) orchards, yet practical protected-cultivation strategies for mature trees remain limited. While shading nets are widely used to mitigate heat stress, their potent...