The ‘Surprize’ Pecan
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https://doi.org/10.71318/apom.1991.45.3.180Abstract
‘Surprize’ is a pecan [ Carya illinoensis(Wangenh.) C. Koen] cultivar, originating as a seedling in Baldwin County, Alabama, which produced consistent high yields of large nuts of moderate kernel percentage with bright attractive kernels. Trees of ‘Surprize’ have good to moderate scab ( Cladosporium caryigenum(Ell. and Lang.) Gottwald) resistance and retain foliage 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 fungicide applications, ‘Surprize’ was significantly better (p < .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 southeastern United States is warranted.
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