Volume 45 Number 3 Article 13
Year 1991 Month 7
Title: The 'Surprize' Pecan
Authors: W.D. Goff, L.E. Tunnell, and R. McDaniel
Abstract:
'Surprize' is a pecan [Carya illinoensis
(Wangenh.) C. Kocn] cultivar, originating as a
seedling in Baldwin County, Alabama, which
produced consistent high yields of large nuts of
moderate kernel percentage with bright attrac
tive kernels.
Trees of 'Surprize' have good to
moderate scab (Cladosporium caryigenum (Ell.
and Lang.) Gottwald) resistance and retain foli
age well in late season.
Flowering habit is
protandrous and nut maturity is mid-to-late
season.
Trees are reported to be strong and
have withstood hurricane damage better than
other cultivars in the area.
Under conditions of
heavy disease incidence with six to seven fungi
cide applications, 'Surprize' was significantly
better (p<0.05) than 'Desirable' in leaf and nut
scab ratings. 'Surprise' has performed well in
limited observations in the humid conditions of
south Alabama, and further testing in the south
eastern United States is warranted.
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