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Title: REGISTRATION OF WILSON PEANUT

Author
item MOZINGO, R - VIRGINIA POLYTECH
item COFFELT, TERRY
item SWANN, S - VIRGINIA POLYTECH
item PHIPPS, P - VIRGINIA POLYTECH

Submitted to: Crop Science
Publication Type: Peer Reviewed Journal
Publication Acceptance Date: 9/30/2003
Publication Date: 5/1/2004
Citation: Mozingo, R.W., Coffelt, T.A., Swann, S.W., Phipps, P.M. 2004. Registration of Wilson peanut. Crop Science. 44:1017-1018.

Interpretive Summary: New cultivars with a broader genetic base, higher yields and more attractive pod characteristics are needed for peanut growers and processors to compete in the snack food market. Wilson is a large-seeded Virginia-type peanut cultivar that was jointly release in 2002 by the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. Wilson broadens the genetic base, since 75% of its genetic makeup is from plant introductions not used previously in peanut cultivar development. Wilson has higher yield potential and value per hectare than other cultivars, especially when harvested early. Pod characteristics such as shape, size, and bright color make it ideal for the in-shell trade.

Technical Abstract: New cultivars with a broader genetic base, higher yields and more attractive pod characteristics are needed for peanut growers and processors to compete in the snack food market. Wilson is a large-seeded Virginia-type peanut cultivar that was jointly released in 2002 by the Virginia Agricultural Experiment Station, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and the United States Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. Wilson boardens the genetic base, since 75% of its genetic makeup is from plant introductions not used previously in peanut cultivar development. Wilson has higher yield potential and value per hectare than other cultivars, especially when harvested early. Pod characteristics such as shape, size, and bright color make it ideal for the in-shell trade.