See: Varietal Publication No. CXXVI, March, 1988
We are requesting an amended
description for the variety Legend (VS-464) based on data from additional
testing. Legend was originally classified NOT TESTED to stem nematode,
we feel that a resistant rating accurately reflects the Legend reaction
to this pest.
STEM NEMATODE
Test conducted by Crop Characteristics at Northfield, MN
Resistance Year Syn. Unadjust. Adjust. Score or
Variety Class Tested Gen. %R %R A.S.I.
This variety MR 1990 2 32 3.2
1. Apalachee HR 50 2.8
2. Ranger S 5 4.3
3.
Test Mean: 26.5 3.52
L.S.D. (.05) 10.2 0.34
C.V. (%) 29.9 7.5
Scoring system used: (1-5), 1=no
symptoms, (1+2)=resistant