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New Plants for Florida: Conclusion/Other FAES Varieties1
Richard L. Jones, Mary L. Duryea, and Berry J. Treat, Editors2Click here to view the print version.
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.
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