Application of Auxin Cloprop (3-CPA) in Mexico

                                     Application of Auxin Cloprop (3-CPA) in Mexico   Mexico’s varied climatic zones—tropical coasts (year-round 25–32℃), mild highlands (15–25℃), and arid northern areas—nurture key agricultural products such as Hass avocados, winter tomatoes, juice citrus, tropical mangoes, and highland strawberries. As a man-made auxin, auxin Cloprop (3-CPA) tackles region-specific issues like heat-caused fruit shedding and inconsistent fruit growth, which are critical for crops focused on export. Below is how it is applied across major crop types. 1. Hass Avocados (Michoacán, Jalisco) Application Approach: One-time foliar treatment. Prepare a 20–25 ppm Cloprop solution and direct the spray toward young avocado fruits (2–3 cm wide) and their stems. Utilize low-pressure spraying equipment to safeguard the thin, export-grade fruit skins from scratches or damage. Timing of Use: Administer 4–6 weeks post-flowering, which falls between March and April for Michoacán’s Hass…