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Publication #Circular 1440
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 |
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Apple |
Tropic Sweet | 1996 |
| Blackberry | Oklawaha | 1964 |
| Pear | Flordahome | 1982 |
Other Melons |
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| Cantaloupe | Seminole | 1960 |
| Florigold, Florisun | 1962 |
|
Honeydew |
Floridew | 1962 |
Other Vegetables |
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| 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 |
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Orchids |
Florida Twist | 1979 |
| Gladiolus | Jessie M. Connor | 1979 |
| Florida Flame, Dr. Maggie | 1981 |
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| Heliconia | Golden Torch | 1984 |
Other Grains |
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| Barley | Florida 102 | 1967 |
| Field Corn | FL 200A | 1965 |
| Grain Sorghum | Plantation Pride | 1965 |
| Tobacco | Florida 22 | 1961 |
| Florida 15 | 1964 |
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| Florida 17, Florida 20 | 1968 |
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Footnotes
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. Reviewed January 2011. Visit the EDIS website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu.
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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