Due to congenital features, avocado (Persea americana Mill.) trees are substantial water
users relative to other fruit trees. The current growing deficiency of water resources …

In this chapter, we present a review of irrigation requirements, water-deficit irrigation
techniques, and the main physiological parameters used to determine water status in …

The production and consumption of avocado has increased significantly over the past years,
experiencing a steady expansion into new markets around the world. This review paper …

Abstract Avocado (Persea americana Mill.) is a subtropical tree, particularly sensitive to
either an excess or a lack of water. Understanding this balance is crucial to determine the …

The subtropical Mediterranean climate of southeastern Andalusian coast allows Spain to be
the largest European producer of subtropical fruit, with the avocado as the main …

Water scarcity in Mediterranean climate areas will be progressively aggravated by climate
change, population increase and urban, tourism and industrial activities. To protect water …

The Mediterranean region is one of the most water-scarce areas worldwide and is
considered a climate-change hotspot. To assure the viability and competitiveness of …

In regions with Mediterranean climate, water is the major environmental resource that limits
growth and production of plants, experiencing a long period of water scarcity during …

The irrigation of crops represents 70% of the world's water use. For crops grown in high-
altitude tropical climates, due to the decrease in rainfall with increasing altitude, along with …

The Mediterranean environment alters the ecophysiology of plants, especially during
summer as a consequence of the combined effects of high light, high air temperature, high …