New spinach immune to mildew: Hybrid variety developed by plant breedng program intended for use where Viroflay is adapted, produces comparable yield

Smith, P; Zahara, M

New spinach immune to mildew: Hybrid variety developed by plant breedng program intended for use where Viroflay is adapted, produces comparable yield

Authors

Paul G. Smith
Mike B. Zahara

Authors Affiliations

Paul G. Smith is Associate Professor of Vegetable Crops, University of California, Davis; Mike B. Zahara is Senior Laloratory Technician, University of California, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 10(7):15-15. DOI:10.3733/ca.v010n07p15. July 1956.

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Abstract

Califlay, a new variety of spinach that is completely immune from downy mildew—blue mold—has been planted in most of the spinach-growing areas of the state during the past two years and growth appears to be satisfactory in all areas.

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