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 ...

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 ...

If you love having avocados on hand, you might want to consider growing some at home. Fortunately, you can get started from an avocado pit.

If you're an avocado lover, you'll be happy to know that growing your own tree at home is possible. The subtropical plant thrives in warmer climates where it can grow up to 80 feet tall. In colder ...