SW Sergeant
| Denomination: | 'SW Sergeant' |
|---|---|
| Previously Proposed Denomination: | 'SW A 6154' |
| Botanical Name: | Pisum sativum |
| Applicant/Holder: |
Lantmännen SW Seed AB Onsjövägen 13 SE-268 81 Svalöv Sweden |
| Breeder: |
Lantmännen SW Seed AB, Svalöv, Sweden |
| Agent in Canada: |
Lantmännen SW Seed Ltd. 510 Blackthorn Crescent Saskatoon, Saskatchewan S7V 1A8 Canada Tel: 306-955-9620 |
| Application Date: | 2004-06-17 |
| Application Number: | 04-4235 |
| Grant of Rights Date: | 2007-08-29 |
| Certificate Number: | 2899 |
| Date rights surrendered: | 2008-10-01 |
Variety Description
Varieties used for comparison: 'Nitouche' and 'Carneval'
Summary: 'SW Sergeant' has a slightly longer vine than 'Nitouche'. The pod of 'SW Sergeant' is longer than 'Nitouche'. 'SW Sergeant' has a green seed colour while it is yellow in 'Carneval'. 'SW Sergeant' has better powdery mildew resistance than 'Nitouche' and 'Carneval'.
Description:
PLANT: stem fasciation absent, green, no anthocyanin colouration, semi-leafless, flowers mid season, early maturity
STEM: long vine length
STIPULE: normal, absence of rabbit eared, green, waxy, medium size, medium flecking
FLOWERS: white, small to medium size, one to two per node
POD: medium to long length, medium width, very weak concave curvature, blunt distal part, green, parchment present, medium number of ovules, immature seeds light green
SEED: simple starch grain, green, round shape, smooth, small to medium size
AGRONOMY: strong lodging resistance, high yielding
QUALITY: average protein content
DISEASE: resistant to powdery mildew (Erysiphe polygoni)
Origin & Breeding History: 'SW Sergeant' whose experimental number is SW A 6154, was developed by Svalof Weibull AB, Svalov, Sweden. The original cross took place in 1997. A pedigree breeding method was used. The variety originates from a single plant selection in the F5 generation. Selection criteria included yield, semi-leafless trait, stalk stiffness, seed colour and early maturity.
Tests & Trials: Trials were conducted in the summers of 2004 and 2006 in Aberdeen, Saskatchewan. Plots consisted of 8 rows spaced 15 cm apart with a row length of 6 metres. There were 2 replicates arranged in a RCB design.
Comparison table for 'SW Sergeant' with reference varieties 'Nitouche' and 'Carneval'
Pod length (mm)
| 'SW Sergeant' | 'Nitouche' | 'Carneval' | |
|---|---|---|---|
| mean | 73.3 | 68.0 | 72.0 |
| std. deviation | 5.63 | 7.67 | 4.44 |
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Pea: 'SW Sergeant' (bottom) with reference varieties 'Nitouche' (top) and 'Carneval' (centre)
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