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Research Article Volume 9 Issue 4
‘Criss’: a promising new genotype for diversifying avocado production
Héctor Guillén-Andrade, Ana Karen Escalera-Ordaz, Rafael Ariza Flores, Elizabeth Martinez, Javier Solís-Legorreta, Salvador Ochoa-Ascencio, Patricia Delgado-Valerio
Received: December 05, 2025 | Published: December 26, 2025
Citation: Guillén-Andrade H, Escalera-Ordaz AK, Flores RA, et al. ‘Criss’: a promising new genotype for diversifying avocado production. Horticult Int J. 2025;9(4):202-205. DOI: 10.15406/hij.2025.09.00346
Abstract
The state of Michoacan, Mexico, possesses rich agroclimatic conditions conducive to avocado cultivation. By 2024, the established cultivation area reached 264,589.06 hectares, producing 2,973,344 t with an average yield of 11.73 t ha⁻¹. This expansion has often involved the conversion of forested land. The ‘Hass’ cultivar is the preferred choice for commercial production due to its quality traits. However, in the avocado-growing regions of Michoacan, competitive ‘Hass’-type variants have been identified, offering greater genetic diversity to enhance crop viability. One such genotype is ‘Criss’. This variant was discovered by chance in the 1980s and later formally established in Matanguaran, Uruapan, Michoacan. The ‘Criss’ genotype is characterized by large fruit size (averaging 342 g), a yield of 240 kg per tree, a medium tree height of 7.5 m, an oil content of 25.1%, and a distinct lipid profile. These traits provide ‘Criss’ with comparative advantages over ‘Hass’, making it a promising genotypic alternative to diversify avocado cultivation and enhance the sustainability of this important agricultural system.
Keywords: genotype diversity, morphological description, lipid profile, avocado cultivar
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