Anthropologist uncovers the 11,000-year history of avocado domestication

Today's avocado industry, a multi-billion-dollar global enterprise, relies primarily on a single variety: the Hass avocado. This monoculture approach poses significant risks, as genetically identical plants are more vulnerable to disease and climate change.

Jun 24, 2025 - 13:58
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Today's avocado industry, a multi-billion-dollar global enterprise, relies primarily on a single variety: the Hass avocado. This monoculture approach poses significant risks, as genetically identical plants are more vulnerable to disease and climate change.