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Unreleased Germplasm

HYBRIDS FOR POSSIBLE RELEASE/GROWER TRIALS

Fla. 7973

Fla. 7885B

Fla. 8153

Fla. 8224

Fla. 8093

Several newer hybrids are available for testing

INBREDS

Bacterial spot resistant
Fla. 8000

Heat-Tolerant
Fla. 8044 and Fla. 7949B

Fusarium Crown Rot Resistant
Fla. 8125

Spotted Wilt Resistant
Fla. 8124C

Flavor-crimson
Fla. 8059

General
Fla. 8111
 

HYBRIDS FOR POSSIBLE RELEASE/GROWER TRIALS

Fla. 7973

Joint hybrid with Randy Gardner at NC State University. Fusarium wilt race 3 resistant but should also be considered in fields without race 3 problems, similar to 'Floralina' but with larger, smoother fruit and less blossom end rot, not heat-tolerant, has performed well in all Florida districts and in the eastern United States.  Harris Moran Seed Company has seed for testing, no contract at this time (April 2004)
I, I-2, I-3, Ve, Sm

Fla. 7885B

Heat-tolerant with 2 heat-tolerant parents, matures early in high temperature seasons, smooth blossom scars, good leaf cover in top of vine
I, I-2, Ve, Sm, n-2/n-4

Fla. 8153

Crimson (high-lycopene), superior flavor, heat-tolerant, Fusarium wilt race 3 resistant, medium-large fruit, firm; candidate for release as a premium quality tomato, seed limited until June 2004
I, I-2, I-3, Ve, Sm, og^c

Fla. 8224

Bacterial spot race T3 tolerant, heat-tolerant, firm, nice shape, candidate for release
I, I-2, Ve, Sm

Fla. 8093

Very good heat-tolerance, smooth fruit (n-4/+, n-2/+), good shape
I, I-2, Ve, Sm

Several newer hybrids are available for testing...

including three heat-tolerant hybrids; Fla. 8135, Fla. 8143, and Fla. 8219.  Hybrids with resistance to spotted wilt or Fusarium crown rot are also available on a limited basis.  Contact J. Scott if interested in trialing any of these.
 

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INBREDS

Bacterial spot resistant

Fla. 8000

Resistant to race T3, heat-tolerant, medium fruit size, firm, smooth fruit, parent in Fla. 8224 hybrid
I, I-2, Sm

Heat-Tolerant

Fla. 8044

Good heat-tolerance, larger fruit size than most heat-tolerant tomatoes, very early in spring, flat-round shape, nipple blossom scar, good firmness, crimson, some zippering
I, I-2, Sm, og^c, n-4

Fla. 7949B

Good heat-tolerance, flat round shape, good firmness, nipple blossom scar, not as large as Fla. 8044, parent in Fla. 7885B F1, some zippering
I, I-2, Sm, n-4

Fusarium Crown Rot Resistant

Fla. 8125

Large, flat round fruit, firm, crimson, nipple blossom scar, medium tall vine
I, I-2, Ve, Sm, Frl, og^c, n-2

Spotted Wilt Resistant

Fla. 8124C

Good heat-tolerance, very large globe-shaped fruit, firm, medium tall vine
I, I-2, Ve, Sm, Sw-5

Flavor-crimson

Fla. 8059

Crimson (high lycopene), very firm excellent shelf life, good flavor under range of conditions and with storage, good shoulders and smooth blossom scar
I, I-2, Sm, og^c

General

Fla. 8111

Very large globe-shaped fruit, nipple blossom scar, firm, tall vine, combining well
I, I-2, Ve, Sm, n-2

 

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