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Created: 2025-07-16 18:41:05 UTC

Long before avocados hit the global stage, early farmers were shaping the fruit for strength and sustainability.

@TAMUartsci’s Dr. Heather Thakar is digging into ancient avocado cultivation in Honduras to uncover lessons that could shape the future of farming. 🌱🥑

Her research shows that long before avocados became a global commodity, farmers were selecting traits for resilience and productivity — knowledge that could help improve crop development and sustainability today.

Aggie research is digging into the past to help secure our future.

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