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Registration of ‘VA 93B’ Peanut
Author(s) -
Coffelt T. A.,
Porter D. M.,
Mozingo R. W.
Publication year - 1994
Publication title -
crop science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.76
H-Index - 147
eISSN - 1435-0653
pISSN - 0011-183X
DOI - 10.2135/cropsci1994.0011183x003400040059x
Subject(s) - citation , library science , computer science
Georgia Browne originated from a cross made in 1983 between 'Southern Runner' (1) and 'Sunbelt Runner' (2). Pedigree selection was practiced within the F2, F3, and F4 early segregating populations, and performance testing was begun in the F4:6 generation as G A T-2741. Georgia Browne is a distinctively unique peanut cultivar in that it is a runner botanical type, but has a fruit size similar to Spanish types with a large proportion of mature No. 1 seed. Georgia Browne averaged significantly higher yield (>10%) with significantly smaller seed ( = 25%) than 'Florunner' (3) in 32 tests over 5 yr (1988-1992) at multilocations in the southeastern USA. Georgia Browne differs from Florunner in having less vegetative canopy (semidwarf), more decumbent spreading growth habit, darker green foliage, and slightly later maturity (0-7 d) in south Georgia. Georgia Browne has resistance to stem rot or white mold (caused by Sclerotium rolfsii Sacc.), limb rot (caused by Rhizoctonia solani Kiihn), and tomato spotted wilt virus (TSWV). Georgia Browne has a longer shelf-life than Florunner as indicated by significantly larger ratios of oleic to linoleic fatty acids (2.5 vs. 1.8) and lower iodine values (90 vs. 94). However, it is similar to Florunner in percent protein, percent oil, and flavor evaluations. U.S. Plant Variety Protection is pending for Georgia Browne. Breeder seed of Georgia Browne will be maintained by the Georgia Coastal Plain Experiment Station, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, Tifton, GA 31793-0748. Foundation seed stock will be available from the Georgia Seed Development Commission, 2420 S. Milledge Ave., Athens, GA 30605.