Volume 57 Number 3 Article 19
Year 2003 Month 7
Title: Performance of Nine Pecan Cultivars and Selections in Southern Georgia
Authors: P.J. Conner and T.E. Thompson
Abstract:
Nine pecan clones were evaluated for 18 years in a test orchard in southern Georgia.
Tested clones
included six USDA selections, the USDA release 'Sioux', and the seedling selections 'Jackson' and
'Kicklighter #1'. Yields and alternate bearing pattern were measured for each clone.
A subsample of
nuts was taken annually and percent kernel, nut volume, and specific gravity were determined.
Cluster
size and harvest date were also determined for each clone.
All traits showed significant differences
among clones.
All clones, except 'Sioux', were unsuitable for commercial use in southern Georgia.
'Sioux' has excellent nut quality, but small nut size, limiting use to situations where high kernel quality brings a premium price.
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