Asparagus plant-Jersey Giant
AssigneeRutgers University
InventorsJ. Howard Ellison, John J. Kinelski
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Abstract
An all male asparagus hybrid resulting from a cross of female asparagus plant No. 56 (unpatented) and male plant No. 22-8 (unpatented) having high yield ability, resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) good field tolerance to root and crown rot (Fusarium oxysporum and F. moniliforme) together with excellent geographic adaptability.
Claims1
A new and distinct variety of Asparagus Plant as herein shown and described, characterized as to novelty by the unique combination as an all male hybrid, of high yield ability, resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and good field tolerance to root and crown rot (Fusarium oxysporum and F. moniliforme), with outstanding geographic adaptation, yielding well under widely varying conditions.
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