Abstract:
Objectives:
I. Develop broccoli varieties adapted to western Oregon with suitable quality, high yields, and disease resistance. Specific traits include:
a. Early to midseason maturity
b. Concentrated yield potential
c. Downy mildew resistance
d. Exerted heads with large openly branched heads with heavy, clean stem for easy trimming and separation into spears and chunks
e. Firm, uniform florets of good color
f. Fine beads with short pedicels, which are retained after freezing
II. Evaluate cytoplasmic male sterility (CMS) as a method for producing F1 hybrid seed.
