Measurements of flowering, yield, vegetative and root growth were begun in Spring 1992 to establish a phenological model for `Hass' avocado. Although rootstock (Thomas', Topa Topa', Duke 7' and `D9') did not affect the timing or intensity of bloom, differences in yield were observed. Flowering occurred in March - April in both years, although the intensity of bloom in 1993 was drastically reduced due to an extremely heavy 1992-93 crop. Vegetative flushes occurred in April (following bloom) and July in both years. In 1993, however, cumulative growth was ca. 10-fold greater. Rootstock did not affect the timing or intensity of vegetative growth in either year. In both years, vegetative growth preceded root growth. In 1992, there were no differences detected in the timing or intensity of root growth related to rootstock. In 1993, however, the `Topa Topa' rootstock produced more roots throughout the growing season. The timing and intensity of root growth during the spring flush were similar in both years. During Fall 1993, root growth rates, however, were consistently higher than those observed in 1992. Additionally, while root growth ceased in November 1992, roots have continued to grow through January 1994.
ELEVATIONAL GRADIENTS IN ADULT SEX RATIOS AND SEXUAL DIFFERENTIATION IN VEGETATIVE GROWTH RATES OFPOPULUS TREMULOIDESMICHX.