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New Plants for Florida: Conclusion/Other FAES Varieties1

Richard L. Jones, Mary L. Duryea, and Berry J. Treat, Editors2

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Conclusion

Plant breeding and plant molecular genetics are critical to helping solve the agricultural challenges of the future. New varieties will continue to help reduce the amount of pesticides, fertilizers and energy used in farming. Higher yields will help to feed the worlds increasing population as well as reduce the amount of land and water needed. Healthier and better-tasting foods will benefit consumers. FAES scientists continue to work for farmers and consumers to improve plant production and our quality of life.

Tables

Table 1. Varieties of Other FAES Crops

Other Crops


Variety


Date of Release

Other Fruits


Apple


Tropic Sweet

1996

Blackberry
Oklawaha

1964

Pear
Flordahome

1982

Other Melons


Cantaloupe
Seminole

1960


Florigold, Florisun

1962

Honeydew


Floridew

1962

Other Vegetables


Carrot
Orlando Gold

1982

Celery
Earlibelle

1970

Green Bean
Dade

1962

Bean
Black Knight

1997

Bell Pepper
Yolo

1966


Florida VR-2

1976


Delray Bell

1977


WF75-6, WF75-13

1982

Southern Pea
Floricream, Zipper Creme, Topset

1961


Producer, Snapea

1964

Lettuce
Shawnee

1980


Floricos

1983


Floribibb, Floricrisp 1265, Floricrisp 1366, Raleigh, South Bay

1984


Floriglade, Short Guzmaine, Tall Guzmaine

1986

Other Flowers


Orchids


Florida Twist

1979

Gladiolus
Jessie M. Connor

1979


Florida Flame, Dr. Maggie

1981

Heliconia
Golden Torch

1984

Other Grains


Barley
Florida 102

1967

Field Corn
FL 200A

1965

Grain Sorghum
Plantation Pride

1965

Tobacco
Florida 22

1961


Florida 15

1964


Florida 17, Florida 20

1968


Footnotes

1. This document is part of Circular 1440, a publication of the Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, and produced by the Agronomy Department and IFAS Communication Services, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida. Publication date August 2003. Originally published as a booklet by IFAS Communication Services June 2003. Visit the EDIS Web Site at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu.

2. Richard L. Jones, Dean for Research, Mary L. Duryea, Assistant Dean for Research, and Berry J. Treat, Assistant Director for Research Programs, Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL 32611.


Florida Agricultural Experiment Station, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida, Richard L. Jones, Dean for Research, publishes this information to further programs and related activities, available to all persons regardless of race, color, age, sex, disability or national origin. Information about alternate formats is available from IFAS Communication Services, University of Florida, PO Box 110810, Gainesville, FL 32611-0810.


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