Discover the rapidly evolving world of avocado with ‘The Avocado: Botany, Production and Uses, 3rd Edition’. This comprehensive guide from The Bookish Owl explores the boom in avocado production, especially in Latin America, Africa, and Asia, driven by soaring global demand. Essential for researchers, growers, and students, it covers everything from historical origins and agronomic practices to ecological needs and emerging pest challenges. This fully updated edition features new international contributions and an expanded focus on sustainable production systems. It also includes a new chapter dedicated to avocado uses and human nutrition, reflecting its growing importance in diets worldwide. A vital resource for anyone in horticulture, botany, and the global avocado industry.