Germplasm sources of almond
Authors
Dale E. KesterRichard N. Asay
Authors Affiliations
Dale E. Kester is Professor, Department of Pomology, and Pomologist in the Experiment Station; Richard N. Asay is Staff Research Associate, Department of Pomology; University of California, Davis.Publication Information
Hilgardia 31(9):20-21. DOI:10.3733/ca.v031n09p20. September 1977.
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Abstract
The almond is a uniquely California crop and 99 percent of U.S. product occurs here. Germplasm materials in California originated as chance seedlings from seeds and plants imported from the Mediterranean region between 1850 and 1900. The basic cultivars Nonpareil, Texas Prolific (now known as Mission), Ne Plus Ultra, Peerless, Drake, and I.X.L. originated with this material.
Kester D, Asay R. 1977. Germplasm sources of almond. Hilgardia 31(9):20-21. DOI:10.3733/ca.v031n09p20
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