Cucumber Breeding Report – 1996

NCSU Cucumber Breeding Report - 1996
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Todd C. Wehner, Professor
Tammy L. Ellington, Agric. Res. Tech. II

Department of Horticultural Science
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC 27695-7609





The authors gratefully acknowledge the assistance of F.E. Cumbo and the personnel 
at the Horticultural Crops Research Station, Clinton, NC. for help in maintaining 
and harvesting the trials.

About This Report
The data contained in this publication are made available to interested persons so 
that they will be informed as to the nature and scope of our cucumber breeding 
program.  Since the results of the trials are based on one year's data, they should 
be interpreted cautiously.  Genotype ¥ environment interactions make it likely that 
the performance of any given cultigen (cultivar or breeding line) will be 
significantly different in other trials.  Often, cultigens that perform well for 
yield, earliness, fruit quality, or disease resistance in one trial will perform 
significantly worse in other trials.

Other factors, known only to the researchers, may complicate the interpretation of 
the results, making it difficult for others to interpret differences from one year 
to the next.  For example, the effect of seed lot, pollenizer, harvest labor, 
irrigation, fertilizer, pollinating insects and weather patterns may cause some 
test plots in the field  to receive better or worse treatment than average.

Therefore, we urge caution in interpreting these data.  Conclusions drawn by the 
reader will be more accurate if they are of a general nature.  For example, note 
which cultigens performed in the top third for yield, rather than which one was at 
the very top.

Pricing schemes
Value of production figures were obtained by assigning the following prices for the 
marketable grades:
                                                  Price
             Grade                               per cwt
     No.1 ( 1 1/16")                            $16.00
     No.2 (1 1/16 - 1 1/2")                        8.00
     No.3 (1 1/2 - 2")                             4.80
     No.4 (> 2")                                   0.00

The pricing system is the one currently in use in North Carolina (averaged over the 
spring and summer crops) and is revised annually.  The same pricing systems are 
applied to all production in a particular year even though commercial prices for 
summer production are usually higher than for spring production.

Progression of Breeding Lines Through Trials
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The cost of planning these trials, doing the field work, running the data analysis, 
and summarizing the results for this report was approximately $48,000 for the 
brinestock, pickling and slicing cucumber trials.  Printing and binding charges 
were approximately $3.00 per report.

Direct correspondence to:
     Todd C. Wehner, Professor
     Department of Horticultural Science
     North Carolina State University
     Raleigh, NC  27695-7609

     919-515-5363 (Voice)
     919-515-2505 (Fax)
     Todd_Wehner@NCSU.Edu (EMail)
     http://cuke.hort.ncsu.edu/wehner.html (World wide web page)

CONTENTS

Pickling Cucumbers

Slicing Cucumbers


Pickling Cucumbers

Brinestock Evaluation - 1996
Stage 3 Pickle Trial
Todd C. Wehner and Tammy L. Ellingtonz
Department of Horticultural Science
North Carolina State University


Introduction
Cucumbers from the third and fifth harvests of the stage 3 spring pickling 
cucumber trial were each placed in one brine tank at Mt. Olive Pickle Co.  The
tanks were purged with nitrogen to remove excess carbon dioxide from the brine.

Methods
The cultigens (cultivars and breeding lines) were evaluated for fruit quality 
(shape, external color, texture, seedcell size, and lot uniformity), firmness, 
bloaters, and other defects in October.  Quality was evaluated by judges from 
industry:  Sonny Coghill, Lawrence Crocker and Douglas Behrend (Mt. Olive), John 
Tripp (Vlasic Foods), Tim Smith, Randy Martin and Phet Phonchanh (Dean Foods), and 
Curtiss Cates and John Cates (Addis Cates Co.).

Fruit quality was evaluated using a rating system (that approximated letter grades) 
from 1 to 9, where 9 = A+, 8 = A, 7 = A-, 6 = B+, 5 = B, 4 = B-, 3 = C, 2 = D, 1 = 
F.  Bloaters and defects were measured as percentage of fruits with damage in a 
sample of 20 grade 3B fruits.  Firmness was measured by punching 10 grade 2B fruits 
with a Magness-Taylor tester (having a 5/16" diameter tip).  All cultigens were 
randomized, replicated and coded to prevent bias and provide a measure of error 
variance.

Results
The cultigens are presented in order by decreasing fruit quality in Table 1, and 
are ranked for resistance to bloaters and defects in Tables 2 and 3, respectively.  
Fruit texture and firmness rankings are in Table 4.  The average quality ratings 
assigned by each judge in the test are presented in Table 5, showing how lenient 
each judge was relative to the others.  Due to insufficient replication, the 
bloater data showed few significant differences among cultigens.

Summary
- The cultigens with best fruit quality in brinestock were XPH-1901, Shenandoah, 
Vlasstar, UW 96K, UW 96N, WI6558x6763, HMX-3469, and M 21.
- The most bloater resistant cultigens were Wellington, HSX-61, FMX-5018, NC-45, 
Raleigh, Calypso, UW 96K, and Wis. SMR 18.
- As usual, brinestock firmness (from the punch test) was only partially correlated 
with texture (subjective rating from the judges), so the two traits are 
measurements of different aspects of cucumber fruit firmness.
- Judges ranged from Coghill, who was the most liberal in quality ratings to 
Martin, who was the most conservative.  Analysis of variance indicated significant 
differences among judges for the way they rated fruit quality.  However, 
interaction of judge with cultigen was non-significant (all judges gave good 
cultigens high ratings, and bad cultigens low ratings).




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zThanks to Mt. Olive Pickle Co., Mt. Olive, N.C. for assistance in brining the 
cucumbers, and for providing the facilities for evaluating the cultigens tested.  
Thanks also to the personnel at the Horticultural Crops Research Station, Clinton, 
N. C. for help in running the field trials.



Table 1.  Brinestock evaluation - quality ratings (cultigens are ranked by average 
quality).z
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         Cultivar            Seed      Average        Extrnal Text-  Seed Uniform-
Rank      or line           source     quality  Shape  color   ure   cell    ity
_________________________________________________________________________________
  1  XPH-1901           Asgrow Seed      6.4     6.3    6.8    6.3    5.9    6.4
  2  Shenandoah(4937)   Ferry-Morse      6.2     6.8    7.0    5.3    5.6    6.5
  3  Vlasstar           Asgrow Seed      6.1     5.3    6.7    6.4    6.4    5.9
  4  UW 96K             Univ. Wis.       6.1     5.5    6.6    5.9    6.2    6.3
  5  UW 96N             Univ. Wis.       6.0     6.3    7.3    5.0    5.2    6.4
  6  WI6558x6763        Wis-USDA         6.0     6.3    6.6    5.4    4.9    6.8
  7  HMX-3469           Harris-Moran     6.0     5.6    6.6    6.1    5.7    5.9
  8  M 21               NCState Univ     6.0     5.3    6.6    5.3    5.7    6.9
  9  Johnston           NCState Univ     5.9     6.1    6.7    5.2    5.6    6.2
 10  Continental(4934)  Ferry-Morse      5.9     6.1    6.4    5.1    5.5    6.3
 11  Addis              NCState Univ     5.9     5.9    6.4    5.3    5.7    6.1

 12  Gy14 x NC-45       NCState Univ     5.9     6.2    6.2    5.5    5.2    6.2
 13  UW 96M             Univ. Wis.       5.8     6.2    6.2    5.2    5.2    6.4
 14  UW 96E             Univ. Wis.       5.8     5.3    5.7    5.8    6.0    6.3
 15  Raleigh            NCState Univ     5.8     5.9    6.5    5.4    5.4    5.8
 16  WI6632Ex6580A      Wis-USDA         5.7     5.4    6.9    4.8    5.1    6.4
 17  FMX-5018           Ferry-Morse      5.7     5.3    5.6    6.0    5.7    5.9
 18  Patton             SunSeeds         5.7     6.1    7.0    4.7    4.7    6.0
 19  Wellington         PetoSeed         5.7     5.6    6.4    5.6    5.1    5.7
 20  UW 96L             Univ. Wis.       5.6     6.1    6.1    5.3    4.9    5.9
 21  HMX-1463           Harris-Moran     5.6     4.9    6.7    5.2    5.2    6.2
 22  Gy14 x NC-46       NCState Univ     5.6     5.3    6.4    5.3    5.3    5.8

 23  XPH-1902           Asgrow Seed      5.6     5.2    5.7    5.6    5.5    5.8
 24  Wis.SMR 18         Univ. Wis.       5.5     5.9    4.8    5.8    5.3    5.7
 25  Calypso            NCState Univ     5.5     5.3    5.9    5.2    5.1    5.9
 26  NC-44              NCState Univ     5.4     5.2    6.0    4.9    4.4    6.3
 27  Sun-3533           SunSeeds         5.3     6.4    6.9    3.7    3.4    6.3
 28  FMX-5020           Ferry-Morse      5.3     4.8    5.7    5.3    5.3    5.6
 29  NC-45              NCState Univ     5.3     5.0    5.9    5.8    4.6    5.4
 30  Clinton            NCState Univ     5.3     5.7    6.4    3.8    4.2    6.5
 31  Gy14 x NC-44       NCState Univ     5.3     4.9    5.3    5.4    4.9    5.8
 32  M 17               NCState Univ     5.2     6.0    4.2    4.9    5.1    6.0
 33  HSX-61             HortAg Seed      5.2     5.1    4.1    6.0    5.4    5.4
 34  NC-46              NCState Univ     5.2     3.5    6.1    5.3    5.5    5.6
 35  WI6236Ax6469A      Wis-USDA         5.0     4.8    5.8    4.8    4.4    5.2
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                        LSD (5%)         0.5     0.8    0.6    0.9    0.9    0.7
                        Mean             5.7     5.6    6.2    5.3    5.2    6.0
                        CV (%)          13.0    20.9   14.0   24.8   25 1   17.9
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zQuality rated 1 to 9 (9=A+, 8=A, 7=A-, 6=B+, 5=B, 4=B-, 3=C, 2=D, 1=F).
Correlation (Shape with Uniformity) = 0.55**
Correlation (Texture with Seedcell) = 1.00**



Table 2.  Brinestock evaluation - percentage of fruit damaged by bloaters 
(cultigens are ranked by bloater resistance).
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            Cultivar             Seed          Total                       Honey-
 Rank        or line            source        bloaters   Balloon   Lens     comb
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   1    Wellington           PetoSeed             1         0        0        1
   2    HSX-61               HortAg Seed          2         0        0        2
   3    FMX-5018             Ferry-Morse          3         0        0        3
   4    NC-45                NCState Univ         3         0        0        3
   5    Raleigh              NCState Univ         5         0        2        4
   6    Calypso              NCState Univ         4         0        0        4
   7    UW 96K               Univ. Wis.           4         0        0        4
   8    Wis.SMR 18           Univ. Wis.           5         0        0        5
   9    UW 96E               Univ. Wis.           3         2        0        1
  10    UW 96M               Univ. Wis.           5         2        0        3
  11    HMX-3469             Harris-Moran         5         3        0        3

  12    FMX-5020             Ferry-Morse          8         3        0        6
  13    Vlasstar             Asgrow Seed         11         3        0        8
  14    UW 96N               Univ. Wis.           9         3        5        1
  15    M 17                 NCState Univ         5         3        0        2
  16    Addis                NCState Univ         8         3        2        3
  17    UW 96L               Univ. Wis.           8         3        0        5
  18    Gy14 x NC-45         NCState Univ        10         3        2        6
  19    WI6236Ax6469A        Wis-USDA             5         4        0        2
  20    Shenandoah(4937)     Ferry-Morse          7         4        0        3
  21    HMX-1463             Harris-Moran         7         4        0        3
  22    Gy14 x NC-44         NCState Univ         9         4        0        5

  23    Gy14 x NC-46         NCState Univ         8         5        2        2
  24    XPH-1902             Asgrow Seed          9         5        0        4
  25    WI6558x6763          Wis-USDA            11         5        2        5
  26    M 21                 NCState Univ         8         6        2        1
  27    XPH-1901             Asgrow Seed         11         6        0        6
  28    Johnston             NCState Univ        10         7        3        0
  29    Patton               SunSeeds             8         7        0        1
  30    WI6632Ex6580A        Wis-USDA            16         9        4        3
  31    NC-44                NCState Univ        14        13        1        0
  32    Clinton              NCState Univ        19        13        1        5
  33    Continental(4934)    Ferry-Morse         20        16        0        4
  34    NC-46                NCState Univ        23        17        4        3
  35    Sun-3533             SunSeeds            25        18        5        2
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                             LSD (5%)            16        11        4        5
                             Mean                 8         5        1        3
                             CV (%)               8       116      219       79
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Table 3.  Brinestock evaluation - percentage of fruit damaged by defects (cultigens 
are ranked by resistance to defects).
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                                                                 Blossom-
           Cultivar              Seed         Total   Placental    end     Soft
 Rank       or line             source       defects   hollows   defects  centers
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   1    UW 96K               Univ. Wis.          0         0        0        0
   2    UW 96N               Univ. Wis.          0         0        0        0
   3    Gy14 x NC-45         NCState Univ        1         0        0        1
   4    WI6558x6763          Wis-USDA            2         0        0        2
   5    XPH-1901             Asgrow Seed         2         0        0        2
   6    HSX-61               HortAg Seed         2         2        0        0
   7    WI6632Ex6580A        Wis-USDA            2         0        0        2
   8    NC-45                NCState Univ        3         0        0        3
   9    UW 96E               Univ. Wis.          3         0        0        3
  10    Addis                NCState Univ        3         2        0        1
  11    Raleigh              NCState Univ        3         2        2        0

  12    UW 96L               Univ. Wis.          3         0        0        3
  13    Johnston             NCState Univ        3         2        0        1
  14    Vlasstar             Asgrow Seed         3         3        0        0
  15    UW 96M               Univ. Wis.          4         0        0        4
  16    HMX-3469             Harris-Moran        4         0        1        3
  17    Shenandoah(4937)     Ferry-Morse         4         2        2        0
  18    Gy14 x NC-46         NCState Univ        4         0        2        3
  19    Calypso              NCState Univ        5         3        1        1
  20    Patton               SunSeeds            5         3        2        0
  21    M 21                 NCState Univ        5         1        0        4
  22    XPH-1902             Asgrow Seed         5         0        2        3

  23    Continental(4934)    Ferry-Morse         5         0        0        5
  24    NC-46                NCState Univ        5         3        1        1
  25    Wis.SMR 18           Univ. Wis.          6         2        3        1
  26    Wellington           PetoSeed            6         0        2        5
  27    HMX-1463             Harris-Moran        7         0        0        7
  28    M 17                 NCState Univ        7         2        0        5
  29    WI6236Ax6469A        Wis-USDA            7         0        0        7
  30    Gy14 x NC-44         NCState Univ        8         3        3        3
  31    Clinton              NCState Univ       10         3        3        4
  32    Sun-3533             SunSeeds           10         0        2        8
  33    FMX-5018             Ferry-Morse        10         4        4        2
  34    FMX-5020             Ferry-Morse        10         7        0        3
  35    NC-44                NCState Univ       11         6        3        3
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                             LSD (5%)           10         4        4        6
                             Mean                4         1        1        2
                             CV (%)            110       151      218      126
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Table 4.  Brinestock evaluation - firmness and texture of fruit, and resistance to 
bloaters and defects (cultigens are ranked by firmness)z.
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                                     Firm-         Total
        Cultivar           Seed      ness  Text- bloaters  Total   Bal-
Rank     or line          source     (lb.)   ure &defects bloaters loon Defects
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  1  Clinton           NCState Univ   21.1   3.8     29      19     13     10
  2  M 17              NCState Univ   20.1   4.9     12       5      3      7
  3  FMX-5018          Ferry-Morse    19.9   6.0     13       3      0     10
  4  Addis             NCState Univ   19.8   5.3     10       8      3      3
  5  UW 96K            Univ. Wis.     19.2   5.9      4       4      0      0
  6  HMX-1463          Harris-Moran   18.4   5.2     14       7      4      7
  7  HSX-61            HortAg Seed    18.4   6.0      4       2      0      2
  8  UW 96E            Univ. Wis.     18.4   5.8      6       3      2      3
  9  Calypso           NCState Univ   17.9   5.2      8       4      0      5
 10  UW 96M            Univ. Wis.     17.9   5.2      9       5      2      4
 11  WI6558x6763       Wis-USDA       17.8   5.4     13      11      5      2

 12  Gy14 x NC-44      NCState Univ   17.6   5.4     17       9      4      8
 13  WI6236Ax6469A     Wis-USDA       17.5   4.8     12       5      4      7
 14  Vlasstar          Asgrow Seed    17.4   6.4     14      11      3      3
 15  HMX-3469          Harris-Moran   17.4   6.1      9       5      3      4
 16  XPH-1902          Asgrow Seed    17.4   5.6     13       9      5      5
 17  Gy14 x NC-45      NCState Univ   17.4   5.5     11      10      3      1
 18  UW 96L            Univ. Wis.     17.1   5.3     11       8      3      3
 19  Wis.SMR 18        Univ. Wis.     17.0   5.8     10       5      0      6
 20  M 21              NCState Univ   16.9   5.3     13       8      6      5
 21  UW 96N            Univ. Wis.     16.7   5.0      9       9      3      0
 22  WI6632Ex6580A     Wis-USDA       16.6   4.8     18      16      9      2

 23  Gy14 x NC-46      NCState Univ   16.5   5.3     12       8      5      4
 24  Shenandoah(4937)  Ferry-Morse    16.4   5.3     11       7      4      4
 25  NC-46             NCState Univ   16.3   5.3     28      23     17      5
 26  Patton            SunSeeds       16.2   4.7     12       8      7      5
 27  Raleigh           NCState Univ   16.1   5.4      8       5      0      3
 28  Continental(4934) Ferry-Morse    16.1   5.1     25      20     16      5
 29  Wellington        PetoSeed       16.1   5.6      7       1      0      6
 30  NC-45             NCState Univ   15.8   5.8      6       3      0      3
 31  XPH-1901          Asgrow Seed    15.6   6.3     13      11      6      2
 32  NC-44             NCState Univ   15.1   4.9     25      14     13     11
 33  Johnston          NCState Univ   15.0   5.2     13      10      7      3
 34  FMX-5020          Ferry-Morse    14.7   5.3     18       8      3     10
 35  Sun-3533          SunSeeds       14.6   3.7     34      25     18     10
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                       LSD (5%)        3.7   0.9     19      16     11     10
                       Mean           17.2   5.3     13       8      5      4
                       CV (%)          7 4  24.8     70       8    116    110
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zFirmness determined by punch-testing (Magness-Taylor) 10 grade 2B fruits.
Correlation of Texture with:  Firmness = 0.2ns, Balloon = -0.60**
Correlation of Texture with:  Lens = -0.54**, Honeycomb = 0.07ns



Table 5.  Brinestock evaluation - quality ratings assigned by the judges (judges 
are ranked by leniency)z.
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                         Average           External            Seed    Uniform-
    Rank    Judge        quality    Shape    color   Texture   cell      ity
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      1    Crocker         6.9       6.5      7.4      5.9      6.9      7.5
      2    Coghill         6.6       6.6      7.0      6.3      6.5      6.6
      3    Bach            6.4       6.2      6.9      6.8      6.0      6.3
      4    Knight          6.3       6.0      6.8      6.7      6.0      6.1
      5    Smith           5.8       6.0      5.9      5.6      5.2      6.3

      6    Denlinger       5.6       5.5      6.0      5.2      4.8      6.3
      7    JCates          5.0       4.8      5.2      4.7      5.1      5.4
      8    Quinn           4.7       4.8      5.6      3.9      3.2      6.0
      9    Martin          3.8       3.8      4.9      3.0      3.4      4.0
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zQuality rated 1 to 9 (9=A+, 8=A, 7=A-, 6=B+, 5=B, 4=B-, 3=C, 2=D, 1=F).






 
Stage 1 Pickling Cucumber Trial
1996

Experiment Design

1.   A randomized complete block with 2 replications of pickle cultivars and 
     breeding lines (collectively referred to as cultigens) was grown.
2.   Plots were single 10 ft. rows with 5 ft. alleys at each end.
3.   Rows were on raised 18" beds spaced 60" apart (center to center).
4.   Fertilizer consisted of 80-80-80 lb/A (N-P-K) broadcast preplant and 30-0-0 
     lb/A (N-P-K) sideplaced at the 2 to 4 leaf stage.
5.   Curbit was applied preemergence at the rate of 1 lb. a.i./A.
6.   The trial was planted 11 July, and harvested one time, 22 August.


Data Collection

1.   Firmness was measured on 3 Grade 3 fruits using a Magness-Taylor tester with a 
     5/16" tip.
2.   Length/Diameter ratio was calculated by measuring 5 Grade 2 fruits.
3.   Quality ratings were from 1 to 9, with 1 = worst, 9 = best.
4.   Disease ratings were from 0 to 9, with 0 = no disease, 1 = trace, 4 = first 
     stem lesions, 9 = plant dead.


Results

The following cultigens performed well, and could be advanced to the next stage:

     1   Raleigh                          NC State Univ (check)
     2   Regal                            NC State Univ (check)
     3   Napoleon                         SunSeeds (check)
     4   Johnston                         NC State Univ (check)
     5   Gy 4 x NC-45                     NC State Univ
     6   Gy 2 x NC-45                     NC State Univ
     7   Clinton                          NC State Univ (check)
     8   M 17                             NC State Univ (check)
     9   Gy 2 x NC-46                     NC State Univ



Table 6.  Stage 1 spring pickle trial - yield data (cultigens are ranked by number 
of marketable fruits per plot).
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                                    No. fruits per plot    %    Fruits Plants
         Cultivar        Seed       Mark-         Early  market   per   per
  Rank    or line       source      able   Total (OSize) -able   plant  plot 
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    1  Raleigh       NCStateUniv     23     24      4     95     2.1     12
    2  Johnston      NCStateUniv     20     23      1     87     1.8     14
    3  Napoleon      SunSeeds        20     23      3     87     1.7     14
    4  Gy 2 x NC-45  NCStateUniv     20     22      3     94     1.6     13
    5  Regal         NCStateUniv     20     22      3     88     1.5     15
    6  Gy 4          NCStateUniv     19     20      7     94     2.0     10
    7  Gy14A xNC-46  NCStateUniv     18     21      2     87     1.4     15
    8  Gy 2 x NC-46  NCStateUniv     18     19      2     92     1.3     15
    9  Gy 2          NCStateUniv     17     20      6     87     1.3     15
   10  NC-46         NCStateUniv     16     18      0     85     1.3     14

   11  M 17          NCStateUniv     14     17      2     85     1.1     15
   12  Clinton       NCStateUniv     14     15      0     90     2.3      9
   13  Addis         NCStateUniv     13     13      1     95     2.0      8
   14  Gy 4 x NC-45  NCStateUniv     13     13      0     96     0.9     15
   15  Gy 4 x NC-46  NCStateUniv     12     12      0     94     1.0     12
   16  M 21          NCStateUniv     11     16      1     66     1.0     15
   17  Gy14A xNC-45  NCStateUniv     11     14      2     89     1.4      8
   18  Gy 4 x NC-44  NCStateUniv     10     13      3     78     1.4     10
   19  NC-45         NCStateUniv     10     12      1     45     0.9      9
   20  Gy14A xNC-44  NCStateUniv      9     13      2     70     1.3     10

   21  Calypso       NCStateUniv      9     11      2     91     1.1      9
   22  NC-44         NCStateUniv      9     14      1     61     1.1     14
   23  Gy 5 x NC-46  NCStateUniv      8     12      0     69     1.4      9
   24  Gy 5          NCStateUniv      7      9      4     78     1.8      5
   25  Gy 14A        NCStateUniv      7      7      1    100     2.6      3
   26  Gy 5 x NC-44  NCStateUniv      7      8      2     87     2.0      4
   27  Sumter        ClemsonUniv      6      6      0    100     0.8      7
   28  Gy 2 x NC-44  NCStateUniv      5      8      1     54     1.5      5
   29  Gy 5 x NC-45  NCStateUniv      5      5      0    100     1.3      4
   30  Wis. SMR 18   Univ. Wis.       3      3      0     50     0.4      9
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                     LSD (5%)        13     15      3     41     1.1      7
                     Mean            12     14      2     83     1.4     10
                     CV (%)          53     50     85     24     39      35
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Correlation (Total yield with % marketable) = 0.28*



Table 7.  Stage 1 spring pickle trial - fruit quality data (cultigens are ranked by 
average fruit quality).
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                                                               Overall Firm-  Len.
          Cultivar        Seed     Average               Seed- impres- ness   dia.
   Rank    or line       source    qualityz Shapez Colory cellz  sionz  (lb)  ratio
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      1 Clinton       NCStateUniv    7.5      8      8     7      8     19    2.7
      2 Raleigh       NCStateUniv    7.3      8      8     6      8     16    2.7
      3 Johnston      NCStateUniv    7.3      8      8     6      8     17    3.1
      4 Gy 4 x NC-45  NCStateUniv    7.3      8      8     6      8     19    3.0
      5 Addis         NCStateUniv    7.2      8      8     7      8     18    2.8
      6 Regal         NCStateUniv    7.0      8      8     6      7     18    2.9
      7 M 17          NCStateUniv    6.8      7      4     8      6     16    3.1
      8 Calypso       NCStateUniv    6.5      8      6     6      7     16    2.6
      9 Napoleon      SunSeeds       6.5      8      7     5      7     16    3.0
     10 Sumter        ClemsonUniv    6.5      7      5     7      6     16    2.9

     11 Gy 5 x NC-45  NCStateUniv    6.3      7      6     5      7     17    3.5
     12 Gy 2 x NC-45  NCStateUniv    6.2      8      8     5      7     17    3.3
     13 Gy 5 x NC-46  NCStateUniv    6.2      7      8     6      6     18    3.4
     14 Gy 2 x NC-46  NCStateUniv    6.2      6      7     7      6     17    3.2
     15 Gy 5 x NC-44  NCStateUniv    6.0      7      7     5      7     17    3.0
     16 Gy 4 x NC-44  NCStateUniv    6.0      6      8     6      7     18    3.2
     17 Gy 14A        NCStateUniv    5.8      7      5     5      6     19    2.7
     18 Gy14A xNC-44  NCStateUniv    5.8      6      7     5      7     16    2.7
     19 NC-45         NCStateUniv    5.7      7      7     5      6     17    2.7
     20 Gy 2          NCStateUniv    5.7      6      7     5      6     18    2.2

     21 Gy 4 x NC-46  NCStateUniv    5.7      6      8     6      6     18    3.5
     22 M 21          NCStateUniv    5.5      7      7     5      5     17    3.4
     23 Gy 4          NCStateUniv    5.5      6      7     5      6     19    2.2
     24 Gy14A xNC-46  NCStateUniv    5.5      6      8     5      6     18    3.5
     25 NC-46         NCStateUniv    5.2      5      7     6      5     18    3.5
     26 NC-44         NCStateUniv    5.0      6      7     5      5     17    3.0
     27 Gy 2 x NC-44  NCStateUniv    5.0      6      7     5      5     20    3.3
     28 Gy14A xNC-45  NCStateUniv    4.8      6      6     4      5     17    1.9
     29 Gy 5          NCStateUniv    4.3      4      5     5      4     17    2.6
     30 Wis. SMR 18   Univ. Wis.     3.8      5      4     4      4     18    2.8
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                      LSD (5%)       1.6      2      2     2      2      2    0.4
                      Mean           6.0      7      7     5      6     17    2.9
                      CV (%)         13      15     14    19     13      7     7
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zQuality rated 1 to 9 (1 = poor, 5 = average, 9 = excellent).
yColor rated 1 to 9 (1 = white, 5 = medium green, 9 = very dark green).
Correlation (Total yield with average quality) = 0.44**



Table 8.  Stage 1 spring pickle trial - primary fruit defects, and plant, fruit, 
skin, and spine type in replications 1 and 2 (cultigens ranked by fruit quality)z.
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                                         Primary  Plant    Fruit   Skin    Spine
        Cultivar        Seed     Average defects   type    type    type    color 
Rank     or line       source    quality  1   2    1   2   1   2   1   2   1   2
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  1  Clinton        NCStateUniv    7.5    K   K    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
  2  Raleigh        NCStateUniv    7.3    K   K    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
  3  Johnston       NCStateUniv    7.3    K   K    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
  4  Gy 4 x NC-45   NCStateUniv    7.3    K   K    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
  5  Addis          NCStateUniv    7.2    K   K    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
  6  Regal          NCStateUniv    7.0    G   K    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
  7  M 17           NCStateUniv    6.8    W   K    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
  8  Calypso        NCStateUniv    6.5    K   L    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
  9  Napoleon       SunSeeds       6.5    K   K    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
 10  Sumter         ClemsonUniv    6.5    L   L    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W

 11  Gy 5 x NC-45   NCStateUniv    6.3    L   L    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
 12  Gy 2 x NC-45   NCStateUniv    6.2    O   K    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
 13  Gy 5 x NC-46   NCStateUniv    6.2    G   G    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
 14  Gy 2 x NC-46   NCStateUniv    6.2    G   T    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
 15  Gy 5 x NC-44   NCStateUniv    6.0    K   K    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
 16  Gy 4 x NC-44   NCStateUniv    6.0    G   T    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
 17  Gy 14A         NCStateUniv    5.8    W   H    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
 18  Gy14A xNC-44   NCStateUniv    5.8    C   G    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
 19  NC-45          NCStateUniv    5.7    K   G    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
 20  Gy 2           NCStateUniv    5.7    H   H    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W

 21  Gy 4 x NC-46   NCStateUniv    5.7    G   G    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
 22  M 21           NCStateUniv    5.5    L   G    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
 23  Gy 4           NCStateUniv    5.5    H   H    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
 24  Gy14A xNC-46   NCStateUniv    5.5    C   D    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
 25  NC-46          NCStateUniv    5.2    G   G    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
 26  NC-44          NCStateUniv    5.0    C   D    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
 27  Gy 2 x NC-44   NCStateUniv    5.0    G   C    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
 28  Gy14A xNC-45   NCStateUniv    4.8    K   H    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
 29  Gy 5           NCStateUniv    4.3    H   H    T   T   P   P   W   W   W   W
 30  Wis. SMR 18    Univ. Wis.     3.8    Y   R    T   T   P   P   W   W   B   B
_________________________________________________________________________________
                    LSD (5%)       1.6
                    Mean           6.0
                    CV (%)         13
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zDefects were rated as follows (giving primary and secondary for each harvest):
 A - wArty fruit             J -                      S - Separated carpels
 B - Blossom end defects     K - Keep(excellent)      T - Tapered ends
 C - Crooks excessive        L - Late maturity        U - Uniform green
 D - Dogbone shape           M - Mottled fruit        V - Varicolor (dark stem
 E - Early maturity          N - Nubs excessive           end, light blossom end)
 F - Four celled             O - Offtype fruit        W - White fruit
 G - lonG fruit              P - Placental hollows    X - neCKS on fruit
 H - sHort fruit             Q -                      Y - Yellow fruit
 I - strIped fruit           R - Reject (poor)        Z - diSeased fruit



Table 9.  Stage 1 spring pickle trial - sex expression and vine data (cultigens are 
ranked by number of male nodes).
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          Cultivar          Seed        Gyn.     Days     Days     Vine     Vine
Rank       or line         source      ratingz   flwr     harv     sizey    colorx
_________________________________________________________________________________
  1    Gy 5            NCStateUniv        9       30       42        4        8
  2    Gy 4            NCStateUniv        9       29       42        8        8
  3    Gy 14A          NCStateUniv        9       36       42        4        6
  4    Raleigh         NCStateUniv        8       28       42        7        8
  5    Gy 2 x NC-44    NCStateUniv        8       34       42        7        5
  6    Gy 2            NCStateUniv        8       29       42        7        7
  7    Calypso         NCStateUniv        8       32       42        6        7
  8    Gy14A xNC-44    NCStateUniv        8       29       42        8        5
  9    Johnston        NCStateUniv        7       30       42        8        7
 10    Regal           NCStateUniv        7       31       42        7        7

 11    Gy14A xNC-45    NCStateUniv        6       33       42        7        5
 12    Gy 2 x NC-46    NCStateUniv        6       29       42        6        7
 13    Gy 5 x NC-44    NCStateUniv        6       31       42        6        5
 14    Gy 4 x NC-44    NCStateUniv        6       32       42        6        4
 15    Gy14A xNC-46    NCStateUniv        5       31       42        6        7
 16    Addis           NCStateUniv        5       30       42        6        8
 17    Napoleon        SunSeeds           5       29       42        5        6
 18    NC-44           NCStateUniv        5       31       42        5        4
 19    Clinton         NCStateUniv        4       31       42        7        9
 20    Sumter          ClemsonUniv        4       34       42        6        6

 21    Gy 5 x NC-45    NCStateUniv        4       36       42        5        8
 22    Gy 5 x NC-46    NCStateUniv        4       33       42        6        7
 23    M 17            NCStateUniv        4       29       42        8        6
 24    Gy 4 x NC-45    NCStateUniv        4       30       42        8        6
 25    Gy 2 x NC-45    NCStateUniv        4       30       42        7        5
 26    NC-45           NCStateUniv        4       33       42        7        4
 27    M 21            NCStateUniv        3       33       42        4        7
 28    NC-46           NCStateUniv        3       31       42        8        8
 29    Gy 4 x NC-46    NCStateUniv        3       32       42        8        7
 30    Wis. SMR 18     Univ. Wis.         3       34       42        6        3
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                       LSD (5%)           2        4        1        2        2
                       Mean               5       31       42        6        6
                       CV (%)            18        6        0       17       16
_________________________________________________________________________________
zGynoecious rating (1 = androecious, 2-3 = andromonoecious, 4-6 = monoecious, 7-8 = 
predominately gynoecious, 9 = gynoecious).
ySize rated 1 to 9 (1=very small, 9=very large).
xColor rated 1 to 9 (1=yellow, 9=very dark green).
Correlation (Total yield with gyn rating) = 0.06NS
Correlation (Total yield with vine size) = 0.32*



Table 10.  Stage 1 spring pickle trial - disease data (cultigens are ranked by 
average disease)z.
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                       Cultivar           Seed      Anthrac
             Rank       or line          source      -nose
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                1    Johnston        NCStateUniv      1.0
                2    Addis           NCStateUniv      1.0
                3    Gy 5            NCStateUniv      1.0
                4    Clinton         NCStateUniv      1.5
                5    Raleigh         NCStateUniv      2.0
                6    Sumter          ClemsonUniv      2.0
                7    Gy 5 x NC-45    NCStateUniv      2.0
                8    M 21            NCStateUniv      2.0
                9    Gy 4            NCStateUniv      2.0
               10    Gy 14A          NCStateUniv      2.5

               11    Gy 2            NCStateUniv      2.5
               12    Gy 5 x NC-46    NCStateUniv      3.0
               13    Gy14A xNC-45    NCStateUniv      3.0
               14    Regal           NCStateUniv      3.5
               15    NC-46           NCStateUniv      3.5
               16    M 17            NCStateUniv      4.0
               17    NC-45           NCStateUniv      4.0
               18    Gy 4 x NC-46    NCStateUniv      4.0
               19    Calypso         NCStateUniv      4.5
               20    Gy 2 x NC-46    NCStateUniv      4.5

               21    Gy14A xNC-46    NCStateUniv      4.5
               22    Gy 4 x NC-45    NCStateUniv      5.0
               23    Gy 5 x NC-44    NCStateUniv      5.0
               24    Gy 2 x NC-44    NCStateUniv      5.0
               25    Napoleon        SunSeeds         5.5
               26    Gy 2 x NC-45    NCStateUniv      5.5
               27    Gy 4 x NC-44    NCStateUniv      5.5
               28    Wis. SMR 18     Univ. Wis.       6.0
               29    Gy14A xNC-44    NCStateUniv      6.5
               30    NC-44           NCStateUniv      8.0
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                                     LSD (5%)         2.4
                                     Mean             3.7
                                     CV (%)           32
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zDisease rated 0 to 9 (0=none, 1-2=trace, 3-4=slight, 5-6=moderate, 7-8=advanced, 
9=plant dead).
Correlation (Total yield vs. anthracnose rating) = -0.02NS



Table 11. Stage 1 spring pickle trial - selection indexes (cultigens ranked by 
SWI1z).
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        Cultivar        Seed                 Mark. Early  Fruit Seed  Over Anthrac
 Rank    or line       source    SWI1  SWI2  yield yield  shape cell  -all  -nose
_________________________________________________________________________________
   1  Raleigh       NCStateUniv   5.4   5.8    23     4     8     6     8     2
   2  Regal         NCStateUniv   5.1   5.5    20     3     8     6     7     4
   3  Napoleon      SunSeeds      5.1   5.5    20     3     8     5     7     6
   4  Johnston      NCStateUniv   5.0   5.4    20     1     8     6     8     1
   5  Gy 4 x NC-45  NCStateUniv   4.9   5.5    13     0     8     6     8     5
   6  Gy 2 x NC-45  NCStateUniv   4.9   5.3    20     3     8     5     7     6
   7  Clinton       NCStateUniv   4.7   5.3    14     0     8     7     8     2
   8  M 17          NCStateUniv   4.6   5.0    14     2     7     8     6     4
   9  Gy 2 x NC-46  NCStateUniv   4.5   4.8    18     2     6     7     6     5
  10  Addis         NCStateUniv   4.4   4.9    13     1     8     7     8     1

  11  Calypso       NCStateUniv   4.4   5.0     9     2     8     6     7     5
  12  Gy 4          NCStateUniv   4.3   4.6    19     7     6     5     6     2
  13  Gy14A xNC-46  NCStateUniv   4.3   4.6    18     2     6     5     6     5
  14  Gy 2          NCStateUniv   4.3   4.6    17     6     6     5     6     3
  15  Gy 4 x NC-44  NCStateUniv   4.2   4.7    10     3     6     6     7     6
  16  Gy14A xNC-44  NCStateUniv   4.2   4.6     9     2     6     5     7     7
  17  Gy 5 x NC-44  NCStateUniv   4.1   4.6     7     2     7     5     7     5
  18  NC-45         NCStateUniv   3.9   4.4    10     1     7     5     6     4
  19  Gy 4 x NC-46  NCStateUniv   3.8   4.2    12     0     6     6     6     4
  20  NC-44         NCStateUniv   3.8   4.3     9     1     6     5     5     8

  21  Gy 5 x NC-46  NCStateUniv   3.8   4.3     8     0     7     6     6     3
  22  Gy 5 x NC-45  NCStateUniv   3.8   4.4     5     0     7     5     7     2
  23  Sumter        ClemsonUniv   3.7   4.3     6     0     7     7     6     2
  24  NC-46         NCStateUniv   3.7   3.9    16     0     5     6     5     4
  25  Gy 14A        NCStateUniv   3.7   4.2     7     1     7     5     6     3
  26  M 21          NCStateUniv   3.6   4.1    11     1     7     5     5     2
  27  Gy14A xNC-45  NCStateUniv   3.4   3.8    11     2     6     4     5     3
  28  Gy 2 x NC-44  NCStateUniv   3.3   3.8     5     1     6     5     5     5
  29  Gy 5          NCStateUniv   2.8   3.0     7     4     4     5     4     1
  30  Wis. SMR 18   Univ. Wis.    2.7   3.1     3     0     5     4     4     6
_________________________________________________________________________________
                    LSD (5%)      1.5   1.5    13     3     2     2     2     2
                    Mean          4.1   4.6    12     2     7     5     6     4
                    CV (%)        17    16     53    85    15    19    13    32
_________________________________________________________________________________
zSWI is simple weighted index calculated from the performance of a cultigen for 
yield; earliness; fruit shape, seedcell size and overall impression; and disease 
resistance.  The index is calculated with 2 different methods of weighting each 
trait (10 is best, 1 is worst).
Correlation (Total yield with SWI1) = 0.79**
Correlation (Total yield with SWI2) = 0.70**






Stage 2 Pickling Cucumber Trial
1996

The stage 2 pickle trial was not run this year.



Stage 3 Pickling Cucumber Trial
1996
Todd C. Wehner and Tammy L. Ellington


Experiment Design

1.   A randomized complete block with 3 replications of pickle cultivars and 
     breeding lines (collectively referred to as cultigens) was grown.
2.   Plots were single 20 ft. rows with 5 ft. alleys at each end.
3.   Rows were on raised 18" beds spaced 60" apart (center to center).
4.   Fertilizer consisted of 80-80-80 lb/A (N-P-K) broadcast preplant and 30-0-0 
     lb/A (N-P-K) sideplaced at the 2 to 4 leaf stage.
5.   Curbit was applied preemergence at the rate of 1 lb. a.i./A.
6.   The trial was planted 29 April, and harvested 6 times (Mondays and Thursdays) 
     between 13 June and 1 July.


Data Collection

1.   Firmness was measured on 3 Grade 3 fruits using a Magness-Taylor tester with a 
     5/16" tip.
2.   Length/Diameter ratio was calculated by measuring 5 Grade 2 fruits.
3.   Quality ratings were from 1 to 9, with 1 = worst, 9 = best.
4.   Disease ratings were from 0 to 9, with 0 = no disease, 1 = trace, 4 = first 
     stem lesions, 9 = plant dead.


Results

The following cultigens performed well, and could be advanced to the next stage:

     1   XPH-1902                         Asgrow Seed
     2   Sun-3533                         SunSeeds
     3   Continental                      Ferry-Morse
     4   WI6632E x 6580A                  Wis-USDA
     5   FMX-5018                         Ferry-Morse
     6   HSX-61                           HortAg Seed
     7   Shenandoah                       Ferry-Morse
     8   HMX-3469                         Harris-Moran
     9   Vlasstar                         Asgrow Seed



Table 12.  Stage 3 spring pickle trial - yield data (cultigens are ranked by fruit 
value).
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                                                 Fruit grade distribution  Plants
        Cultivar           Seed    Valuez Weight       (% by weight)        per A
Rank     or line          source     ($)   (cwt) Cull No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4 (x1000)
_________________________________________________________________________________
  1  WI6632Ex6580A     Wis-USDA      1534   212   17   20   36   23    3     26
  2  Sun-3533          SunSeeds      1419   212   14   16   38   25    7     23
  3  XPH-1902          Asgrow Seed   1412   274   24   12   24   29   11     25
  4  Continental(4934) Ferry-Morse   1410   230   15   13   37   24   11     26
  5  FMX-5018          Ferry-Morse   1366   207   17   16   38   21    7     26
  6  HSX-61            HortAg Seed   1361   270   18   10   24   38   10     22
  7  Shenandoah(4937)  Ferry-Morse   1294   209   16   13   35   28    8     25
  8  M 21              NCState Univ  1277   181   20   18   39   21    1     26
  9  HMX-1463          Harris-Moran  1256   184   19   18   37   23    4     26
 10  XPH-1901          Asgrow Seed   1208   198   18   15   32   26    9     26
 11  Raleigh           NCState Univ  1197   215   17   13   31   27   12     23
 12  UW 96E            Univ. Wis.    1189   206   26   15   30   22    7     26

 13  FMX-5020          Ferry-Morse   1174   204   23   16   33   21    7     26
 14  Patton            SunSeeds      1162   179   19   15   39   22    5     25
 15  Vlasstar          Asgrow Seed   1133   157   20   22   36   19    3     25
 16  UW 96M            Univ. Wis.    1112   181   23   14   32   29    3     26
 17  HMX-3469          Harris-Moran  1107   157   19   21   36   23    2     24
 18  Gy14 x NC-45      NCState Univ  1076   214   21   10   22   34   12     18
 19  WI6236Ax6469A     Wis-USDA       929   153   21   15   28   28    8     16
 20  Johnston          NCState Univ   912   134   21   19   35   20    4     23
 21  Wellington        PetoSeed       912   145   27   16   37   18    2     26
 22  UW 96L            Univ. Wis.     891   149   24   15   34   19    7     24
 23  UW 96K            Univ. Wis.     861   146   27   14   35   20    3     22
 24  Calypso           NCState Univ   841   134   24   15   35   22    4     19

 25  Addis             NCState Univ   822   122   16   17   33   27    7     20
 26  Gy14 x NC-44      NCState Univ   775   151   22   10   29   30    9     16
 27  UW 96N            Univ. Wis.     742   122   13   14   34   28   11     25
 28  Clinton           NCState Univ   685   105   11   15   34   29   10     21
 29  M 17              NCState Univ   666   132   23   11   30   23   14     23
 30  NC-44             NCState Univ   662   121   22   16   32   20    9     20
 31  WI6558x6763       Wis-USDA       552    83   20   17   32   27    3     23
 32  NC-45             NCState Univ   531   106   28   10   25   29    8     26
 33  Gy14 x NC-46      NCState Univ   458    95   27   10   22   30   12     16
 34  Wis.SMR 18        Univ. Wis.     447    81   25   18   26   26    5     14
 35  NC-46             NCState Univ   356    71   37   15   22   17   10     24
_________________________________________________________________________________
                       LSD (5%)       535   105    8    9    9   12    8      6
                       Mean           992   164   21   15   32   25    7     23
                       CV (%)          33    39   22   36   18   30   74     15
_________________________________________________________________________________
zValue = (No.1 x $16.00) + No.2 x $8.00) + (No.3 x $4.80).
Correlation (Fruit value with fruit weight) = 0.93**



Table 13.  Stage 3 spring pickle trial - earliness data (cultigens are ranked by 
fruit value in harvests 1 and 2).
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                                         Cumulative fruit valuez and % of
                                       total valuez (6 harvests) for harvest:    
       Cultivar          Seed         1       1-2       1-3       1-4       1-5  
Rank    or line         source    $/A  %    $/A  %    $/A  %    $/A  %    $/A  %
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  1 HSX-61           HortAg Seed  377  27   796  57   965  69  1159  85  1210  88
  2 XPH-1902         Asgrow Seed  215  16   728  52   980  69  1240  88  1296  92
  3 FMX-5018         Ferry-Morse  314  23   673  50   830  61  1066  78  1125  83
  4 Shenandoah(4937) Ferry-Morse  276  22   612  48   799  62  1013  79  1100  86
  5 Continentl(4934) Ferry-Morse  199  14   585  41   803  57  1038  74  1125  80
  6 FMX-5020         Ferry-Morse  242  17   551  39   724  57   915  77   981  82
  7 UW 96E           Univ. Wis.   199  17   541  46   720  61   932  78  1002  84
  8 HMX-3469         Harris-Moran 228  20   531  47   692  61   905  81   956  86
  9 WI6632Ex6580A    Wis-USDA     185  12   524  33   765  48  1140  73  1259  81
 10 Sun-3533         SunSeeds     146  10   517  36   733  52  1085  76  1213  85
 11 Vlasstar         Asgrow Seed  185  16   500  44   664  59   879  77   969  85
 12 HMX-1463         Harris-Moran 173  14   481  39   670  54   960  76  1046  83

 13 Wellington       PetoSeed     197  16   441  41   577  54   765  77   812  84
 14 XPH-1901         Asgrow Seed  138  11   439  36   640  53   946  79  1031  86
 15 UW 96M           Univ. Wis.   155  12   426  35   576  49   819  73   891  80
 16 Patton           SunSeeds     164  13   404  33   570  48   839  72   950  80
 17 Raleigh          NCState Univ 135  11   398  33   588  48   861  71   941  78
 18 M 21             NCState Univ  58   4   384  30   595  47   901  70  1045  82
 19 Calypso          NCState Univ 114  13   342  40   466  55   604  72   656  78
 20 Johnston         NCState Univ 106  12   334  36   490  52   680  73   766  83
 21 UW 96K           Univ. Wis.    98  11   311  36   430  49   641  75   688  80
 22 UW 96L           Univ. Wis.    66   7   307  34   469  52   674  75   733  82
 23 Gy14 x NC-45     NCState Univ  34   3   281  26   505  45   772  69   857  79
 24 Gy14 x NC-44     NCState Univ 123  16   278  35   379  47   567  70   634  80

 25 Addis            NCState Univ  97  10   257  29   365  42   581  67   641  75
 26 M 17             NCState Univ  14   2   193  30   303  45   465  68   516  76
 27 Clinton          NCState Univ  20   3   192  28   300  44   480  70   535  78
 28 NC-44            NCState Univ  90  13   187  26   274  39   488  72   541  81
 29 WI6236Ax6469A    Wis-USDA      26   3   180  18   397  42   645  70   746  81
 30 UW 96N           Univ. Wis.    21   2   169  20   274  33   483  62   554  73
 31 WI6558x6763      Wis-USDA      55  10   155  28   244  44   348  63   424  76
 32 Gy14 x NC-46     NCState Univ  47   8   145  26   192  36   284  61   336  74
 33 NC-45            NCState Univ   2   0    92  18   180  35   316  61   374  71
 34 Wis.SMR 18       Univ. Wis.     5   1    60  13   104  21   224  47   272  58
 35 NC-46            NCState Univ   5   2    29   9    81  24   201  58   228  65
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                     LSD (5%)     146  10   303  18   382  18   451  14   480  11
                     Mean         129  11   373  34   524  49   740  72   813  80
                     CV (%)        70  56    50  32    45  22    37  12    36   8
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zValue = (No.1 x $16.00) + No.2 x $9.00) + (No.3 x $5.00).
Correlation (Fruit value with value in harvests 1 and 2) = 0.88**



Table 14.  Stage 3 spring pickle trial - fruit quality data (cultigens are ranked 
by average quality).
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                                                                         Overall
         Cultivar             Seed       Average                   Seed- impres-
Rank      or line            source      qualityz  Shapez   Colory  cellz   sionz
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  1  Vlasstar            Asgrow Seed       7.3        8       7      7      7
  2  HMX-3469            Harris-Moran      7.3        7       7      7      8
  3  XPH-1901            Asgrow Seed       7.1        8       8      6      8
  4  Addis               NCState Univ      7.0        7       7      7      8
  5  Clinton             NCState Univ      6.9        8       7      7      6
  6  Sun-3533            SunSeeds          6.7        8       9      6      7
  7  UW 96K              Univ. Wis.        6.7        7       7      6      7
  8  Wellington          PetoSeed          6.6        7       6      6      7
  9  Patton              SunSeeds          6.6        7       7      6      7
 10  M 21                NCState Univ      6.6        6       7      6      8
 11  UW 96E              Univ. Wis.        6.4        7       5      6      7
 12  Gy14 x NC-46        NCState Univ      6.4        6       7      6      7

 13  Continental(4934)   Ferry-Morse       6.3        7       7      5      7
 14  Gy14 x NC-45        NCState Univ      6.3        7       7      6      6
 15  WI6632Ex6580A       Wis-USDA          6.3        7       7      6      6
 16  Calypso             NCState Univ      6.3        6       6      7      7
 17  UW 96N              Univ. Wis.        6.2        7       7      5      7
 18  Johnston            NCState Univ      6.2        7       8      6      6
 19  UW 96L              Univ. Wis.        6.0        7       5      5      6
 20  Shenandoah(4937)    Ferry-Morse       6.0        6       7      5      6
 21  FMX-5020            Ferry-Morse       6.0        6       6      6      6
 22  UW 96M              Univ. Wis.        5.9        7       6      5      6
 23  WI6558x6763         Wis-USDA          5.9        7       7      5      6
 24  Gy14 x NC-44        NCState Univ      5.9        5       6      6      7

 25  XPH-1902            Asgrow Seed       5.8        7       6      5      6
 26  NC-46               NCState Univ      5.7        5       7      7      5
 27  HMX-1463            Harris-Moran      5.6        7       7      4      6
 28  Raleigh             NCState Univ      5.6        5       7      5      6
 29  FMX-5018            Ferry-Morse       5.4        6       6      5      6
 30  NC-45               NCState Univ      5.3        7       7      3      6
 31  NC-44               NCState Univ      5.3        6       7      4      6
 32  M 17                NCState Univ      5.3        6       3      6      4
 33  WI6236Ax6469A       Wis-USDA          5.1        6       5      5      4
 34  Wis.SMR 18          Univ. Wis.        4.3        6       4      4      4
 35  HSX-61              HortAg Seed       4.1        5       3      4      3
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                         LSD (5%)          0.9        1       1      1      1
                         Mean              6.1        7       6      6      6
                         CV (%)            9.4       14      11     16     14
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zQuality rated 1 to 9 (1 = poor, 5 = average, 9 = excellent).
yColor rated 1 to 9 (1 = white, 5 = medium green, 9 = very dark green).
Correlation (Fruit value with average quality) = 0.06NS



Table 15.  Stage 3 spring pickle trial - other quality data (cultigens are ranked 
by average quality)z.
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        Cultivar           Seed       Firm-   L/D   Defects1°     Defects2°
Rank     or line          source      ness   ratio  2   4   6     2   4   6
_________________________________________________________________________________
  1  Patton            SunSeeds       19.3    3.2   H   K   T     T   T   K
  2  Clinton           NCState Univ   19.0    2.8   H   H   H     K   K   K
  3  FMX-5018          Ferry-Morse    18.7    2.7   M   T   D     D   M   V
  4  WI6236Ax6469A     Wis-USDA       18.7    3.1   W   W   W     T   T   X
  5  Calypso           NCState Univ   18.3    3.2   H   T   K     K   G   D
  6  UW 96L            Univ. Wis.     18.0    3.4   M   W   T     H   T   K
  7  UW 96M            Univ. Wis.     18.0    3.3   T   T   T     H   K   K
  8  NC-45             NCState Univ   18.0    3.3   D   T   D     T   G   M
  9  M 17              NCState Univ   18.0    3.3   W   W   W     V   H   T
 10  Wellington        PetoSeed       17.7    3.3   D   K   M     K   T   O
 11  UW 96E            Univ. Wis.     17.7    3.5   T   G   G     K   T   K
 12  UW 96N            Univ. Wis.     17.7    3.2   H   K   X     K   G   V

 13  WI6558x6763       Wis-USDA       17.7    2.9   H   H   H     T   K   K
 14  XPH-1902          Asgrow Seed    17.3    3.1   D   D   D     K   K   M
 15  Vlasstar          Asgrow Seed    17.0    3.3   K   K   K     D   C   T
 16  Sun-3533          SunSeeds       17.0    3.0   H   H   H     K   K   O
 17  UW 96K            Univ. Wis.     17.0    3.4   T   K   T     G   O   G
 18  Gy14 x NC-44      NCState Univ   17.0    3.2   T   T   K     C   K   M
 19  HMX-1463          Harris-Moran   17.0    3.5   G   T   D     T   G   G
 20  Continental(4934) Ferry-Morse    16.7    3.2   G   K   D     T   T   K
 21  Johnston          NCState Univ   16.7    3.4   T   K   O     H   T   D
 22  Shenandoah(4937)  Ferry-Morse    16.7    3.2   H   O   K     T   K   D
 23  NC-44             NCState Univ   16.7    3.7   D   T   D     T   G   P
 24  Wis.SMR 18        Univ. Wis.     16.7    3.2   W   W   W     T   T   D

 25  HMX-3469          Harris-Moran   16.3    3.3   K   K   K     H   T   D
 26  Gy14 x NC-45      NCState Univ   16.3    3.1   K   T   K     T   G   D
 27  WI6632Ex6580A     Wis-USDA       16.3    3.3   T   T   G     G   G   K
 28  Gy14 x NC-46      NCState Univ   16.0    3.3   T   T   K     M   G   D
 29  Raleigh           NCState Univ   16.0    3.2   H   T   T     T   K   K
 30  HSX-61            HortAg Seed    16.0    3.0   W   N   W     M   R   N
 31  Addis             NCState Univ   15.7    3.5   K   G   K     O   K   T
 32  FMX-5020          Ferry-Morse    15.7    3.5   D   O   D     T   T   M
 33  XPH-1901          Asgrow Seed    15.0    3.2   K   K   K     K   N   D
 34  NC-46             NCState Univ   14.7    4.0   G   G   D     T   T   C
 35  M 21              NCState Univ   13.7    3.6   G   K   D     K   G   T
_________________________________________________________________________________
                       LSD (5%)        2.6    0.4
                       Mean           17.0    3.3
                       CV (%)          9.5    7.4
_________________________________________________________________________________
zDefects were rated as follows (giving primary and secondary for each harvest):
 A - wArty fruit             J -                      S - Separated carpels
 B - Blossom end defects     K - Keep(excellent)      T - Tapered ends
 C - Crooks excessive        L - Late maturity        U - Uniform green
 D - Dogbone shape           M - Mottled fruit        V - Varicolor (dark stem
 E - Early maturity          N - Nubs excessive           end, light blossom end)
 F - Four celled             O - Offtype fruit        W - White fruit
 G - lonG fruit              P - Placental hollows    X - neCKS on fruit
 H - sHort fruit             Q -                      Y - Yellow fruit
 I - strIped fruit           R - Reject (poor)        Z - diSeased fruit



Table 16.  Stage 3 spring pickle trial - fruit keeping ability data (cultigens are 
ranked by % weight loss).
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                                              Weight    Rating (0 - 9)y   Firm-
            Cultivar           Seed            loss    Shriv-   Rots &    ness
 Rank        or line          source           (%)z     eling   disease   (lb.)x
_________________________________________________________________________________
   1    Sun-3533             SunSeeds           14        2        1       11
   2    M 21                 NCState Univ       16        5        3       13
   3    UW 96L               Univ. Wis.         17        4        2       13
   4    Gy14 x NC-46         NCState Univ       17        6        1       12
   5    UW 96N               Univ. Wis.         17        5        1       12
   6    Gy14 x NC-45         NCState Univ       18        5        1       12
   7    HMX-3469             Harris-Moran       18        3        1       12
   8    UW 96M               Univ. Wis.         18        4        2       14
   9    Wellington           PetoSeed           18        5        2       12
  10    M 17                 NCState Univ       18        5        2       13
  11    WI6632Ex6580A        Wis-USDA           18        6        1       12
  12    WI6558x6763          Wis-USDA           18        5        1       13

  13    Patton               SunSeeds           19        5        1       12
  14    UW 96E               Univ. Wis.         19        5        3       13
  15    Addis                NCState Univ       20        6        2       12
  16    UW 96K               Univ. Wis.         20        4        1       14
  17    Gy14 x NC-44         NCState Univ       21        6        3       13
  18    Clinton              NCState Univ       21        4        1       15
  19    Raleigh              NCState Univ       21        6        3       11
  20    WI6236Ax6469A        Wis-USDA           22        7        2       12
  21    FMX-5020             Ferry-Morse        22        6        2       13
  22    HSX-61               HortAg Seed        22        7        3       11
  23    HMX-1463             Harris-Moran       22        6        2       13
  24    NC-46                NCState Univ       22        8        3       12

  25    FMX-5018             Ferry-Morse        23        6        3       15
  26    Shenandoah(4937)     Ferry-Morse        23        3        1       12
  27    Johnston             NCState Univ       23        6        3       13
  28    Calypso              NCState Univ       25        7        2       15
  29    XPH-1901             Asgrow Seed        25        4        1       13
  30    Continental(4934)    Ferry-Morse        25        3        2       12
  31    NC-45                NCState Univ       27        7        3       12
  32    XPH-1902             Asgrow Seed        27        6        2       12
  33    NC-44                NCState Univ       28        4        2       12
  34    Wis.SMR 18           Univ. Wis.         30        8        4       11
  35    Vlasstar             Asgrow Seed        33        6        2       11
_________________________________________________________________________________
                             LSD (5%)            9        2        2        3
                             Mean               21        5        2       12
                             CV (%)             25       27       62       13
_________________________________________________________________________________
zAfter storage at room temperature for 8 days in open kraft paper bags.
yShriveling & disease rated 0-9 (0=none, 1-3=slight, 4-6=moderate, 7-9=advanced).
xFirmness after storage using Magness-Taylor fruit punch tester.
Correlation (weight loss with shriveling) = 0.47**
Correlation (weight loss with firmness) = 0.14NS



Table 17.  Stage 3 spring pickle trial - bloater resistance data (cultigens are 
ranked by bloater resistance)z.
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                                                Total
             Cultivar              Seed        bloater                    Honey-
  Rank        or line             source        damage   Balloon   Lens    comb
_________________________________________________________________________________
    1    UW 96L               Univ. Wis.          0         0       0       0
    2    Gy14 x NC-46         NCState Univ        0         0       0       0
    3    UW 96N               Univ. Wis.          0         0       0       0
    4    Gy14 x NC-45         NCState Univ        0         0       0       0
    5    HMX-3469             Harris-Moran        0         0       0       0
    6    UW 96M               Univ. Wis.          0         0       0       0
    7    Wellington           PetoSeed            0         0       0       0
    8    WI6632Ex6580A        Wis-USDA            0         0       0       0
    9    UW 96K               Univ. Wis.          0         0       0       0
   10    HMX-1463             Harris-Moran        0         0       0       0
   11    Johnston             NCState Univ        0         0       0       0
   12    Calypso              NCState Univ        0         0       0       0

   13    NC-45                NCState Univ        0         0       0       0
   14    NC-44                NCState Univ        0         0       0       0
   15    Wis.SMR 18           Univ. Wis.          0         0       0       0
   16    Vlasstar             Asgrow Seed         0         0       0       0
   17    UW 96E               Univ. Wis.          1         0       0       1
   18    WI6236Ax6469A        Wis-USDA            1         0       0       1
   19    M 21                 NCState Univ        1         1       0       0
   20    Continental(4934)    Ferry-Morse         1         1       0       0
   21    HSX-61               HortAg Seed         1         0       0       1
   22    WI6558x6763          Wis-USDA            1         1       0       0
   23    Patton               SunSeeds            1         1       0       0
   24    XPH-1901             Asgrow Seed         2         1       0       1

   25    Shenandoah(4937)     Ferry-Morse         3         1       1       0
   26    Addis                NCState Univ        3         3       0       0
   27    FMX-5018             Ferry-Morse         3         3       0       0
   28    XPH-1902             Asgrow Seed         3         3       0       0
   29    Gy14 x NC-44         NCState Univ        3         2       0       1
   30    FMX-5020             Ferry-Morse         3         3       0       0
   31    Clinton              NCState Univ        4         4       0       0
   32    NC-46                NCState Univ        5         4       0       1
   33    M 17                 NCState Univ        5         4       0       1
   34    Raleigh              NCState Univ        7         4       2       1
   35    Sun-3533             SunSeeds            7         6       0       1
_________________________________________________________________________________
                              LSD (5%)            4         4       1       1
                              Mean                2         1       0       0
                              CV (%)            160       203     509     319
_________________________________________________________________________________
zData are means of 2 harvests, 5 fruits/cultigen.
Fruits tested in 5 gal. pails purged with 100% CO2.



Table 18.  Stage 3 spring pickle trial - bloater resistance data (cultigens are 
ranked by total bloater + defect resistance)z.
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                                    Bloaters  Total          Blossom Placen
          Cultivar         Seed         +    bloater  Total   -end    -tal   Soft
 Rank      or line        source     defects  damage defects defects hollow center
_________________________________________________________________________________
   1  Gy14 x NC-46     NCState Univ     0       0       0       0       0      0
   2  UW 96N           Univ. Wis.       0       0       0       0       0      0
   3  Gy14 x NC-45     NCState Univ     0       0       0       0       0      0
   4  WI6632Ex6580A    Wis-USDA         0       0       0       0       0      0
   5  UW 96K           Univ. Wis.       0       0       0       0       0      0
   6  HMX-1463         Harris-Moran     0       0       0       0       0      0
   7  Calypso          NCState Univ     0       0       0       0       0      0
   8  NC-45            NCState Univ     0       0       0       0       0      0
   9  WI6236Ax6469A    Wis-USDA         1       0       1       0       0      0
  10  Johnston         NCState Univ     0       1       1       0       0      1
  11  Wis.SMR 18       Univ. Wis.       0       1       1       0       1      0
  12  UW 96M           Univ. Wis.       0       2       2       0       0      2

  13  UW 96E           Univ. Wis.       1       1       2       1       0      0
  14  M 21             NCState Univ     1       1       2       1       1      0
  15  Patton           SunSeeds         1       1       2       0       1      0
  16  HMX-3469         Harris-Moran     0       3       3       0       3      0
  17  FMX-5018         Ferry-Morse      3       0       3       0       0      0
  18  Gy14 x NC-44     NCState Univ     3       0       3       0       0      0
  19  Vlasstar         Asgrow Seed      0       3       3       0       1      2
  20  WI6558x6763      Wis-USDA         1       2       4       1       1      1
  21  XPH-1901         Asgrow Seed      2       1       4       0       1      0
  22  Addis            NCState Univ     3       2       5       1       1      0
  23  NC-44            NCState Univ     0       5       5       0       5      0
  24  XPH-1902         Asgrow Seed      3       2       5       1       0      1

  25  Wellington       PetoSeed         0       5       5       0       5      0
  26  UW 96L           Univ. Wis.       0       6       6       0       2      3
  27  Continentl(4934) Ferry-Morse      1       5       6       0       5      0
  28  Shenandoah(4937) Ferry-Morse      3       4       6       1       3      0
  29  NC-46            NCState Univ     5       1       6       0       1      0
  30  Raleigh          NCState Univ     7       0       7       0       0      0
  31  HSX-61           HortAg Seed      1       6       7       1       5      0
  32  M 17             NCState Univ     5       3       8       1       1      1
  33  Sun-3533         SunSeeds         7       1       9       0       0      1
  34  Clinton          NCState Univ     4       7      10       3       3      0
  35  FMX-5020         Ferry-Morse      3      12      15       1      11      0
_________________________________________________________________________________
                       LSD (5%)         8       4       7       2       5      2
                       Mean             4       2       2       0       2      0
                       CV (%)         133     160     189     367     220    389
_________________________________________________________________________________
zData are means of 2 harvests, 5 fruits/cultigen.
Fruits tested in 5 gal. pails purged with 100% CO2.



Table 19.  Stage 3 spring pickle trial - sex expression and vine data (cultigens 
are ranked by number of male nodes).
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                   Cultivar             Seed        Gyn.    Vine    Vine
        Rank        or line            source      ratingz  sizey   colorx
_________________________________________________________________________________
          1    Patton               SunSeeds           9       5       8
          2    HMX-1463             Harris-Moran       9       6       6
          3    XPH-1902             Asgrow Seed        9       6       8
          4    HMX-3469             Harris-Moran       8       6       7
          5    Vlasstar             Asgrow Seed        8       6       7
          6    Raleigh              NCState Univ       8       6       8
          7    Calypso              NCState Univ       8       6       7
          8    UW 96M               Univ. Wis.         8       6       5
          9    Gy14 x NC-44         NCState Univ       8       6       6
         10    WI6632Ex6580A        Wis-USDA           8       5       6
         11    Johnston             NCState Univ       8       5       7
         12    UW 96L               Univ. Wis.         8       5       7

         13    UW 96K               Univ. Wis.         8       5       7
         14    UW 96E               Univ. Wis.         8       7       7
         15    WI6236Ax6469A        Wis-USDA           8       6       6
         16    Shenandoah(4937)     Ferry-Morse        8       6       8
         17    UW 96N               Univ. Wis.         8       5       7
         18    HSX-61               HortAg Seed        7       7       7
         19    FMX-5020             Ferry-Morse        7       6       8
         20    XPH-1901             Asgrow Seed        7       6       8
         21    Sun-3533             SunSeeds           7       5       8
         22    Gy14 x NC-45         NCState Univ       6       6       6
         23    WI6558x6763          Wis-USDA           6       5       7
         24    Wellington           PetoSeed           6       5       7

         25    FMX-5018             Ferry-Morse        6       7       7
         26    NC-45                NCState Univ       6       6       6
         27    Continental(4934)    Ferry-Morse        5       6       8
         28    Addis                NCState Univ       5       6       8
         29    NC-44                NCState Univ       5       5       6
         30    NC-46                NCState Univ       5       7       7
         31    Clinton              NCState Univ       5       6       8
         32    Wis.SMR 18           Univ. Wis.         5       6       5
         33    M 17                 NCState Univ       4       7       5
         34    Gy14 x NC-46         NCState Univ       4       6       7
         35    M 21                 NCState Univ       4       4       8
_________________________________________________________________________________
                                    LSD (5%)           2       2       1
                                    Mean               7       6       7
                                    CV (%)            14      16       9
_________________________________________________________________________________
zCounted on the first 5 nodes of 5 plants per plot (gyn plants have 0 male nodes).
ySize rated 1 to 9 (1=very small, 9=very large).
xColor rated 1 to 9 (1=yellow, 9=very dark green).
Correlation (yield with % male nodes) = 0.38**
Correlation (yield with vine size) = 0.27**



Table 20.  Stage 3 spring pickle trial - disease data (cultigens are ranked by 
average disease)z.
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                  Cultivar             Seed        Average
       Rank        or line            source       disease
_________________________________________________________________________________
         1    Patton               SunSeeds          0.0
         2    HMX-1463             Harris-Moran      0.0
         3    XPH-1902             Asgrow Seed       0.0
         4    HMX-3469             Harris-Moran      0.0
         5    Vlasstar             Asgrow Seed       0.0
         6    Raleigh              NCState Univ      0.0
         7    Calypso              NCState Univ      0.0
         8    UW 96M               Univ. Wis.        0.0
         9    Gy14 x NC-44         NCState Univ      0.0
        10    WI6632Ex6580A        Wis-USDA          0.0
        11    Johnston             NCState Univ      0.0
        12    UW 96L               Univ. Wis.        0.0

        13    UW 96K               Univ. Wis.        0.0
        14    UW 96E               Univ. Wis.        0.0
        15    WI6236Ax6469A        Wis-USDA          0.0
        16    Shenandoah(4937)     Ferry-Morse       0.0
        17    UW 96N               Univ. Wis.        0.0
        18    HSX-61               HortAg Seed       0.0
        19    FMX-5020             Ferry-Morse       0.0
        20    XPH-1901             Asgrow Seed       0.0
        21    Sun-3533             SunSeeds          0.0
        22    Gy14 x NC-45         NCState Univ      0.0
        23    WI6558x6763          Wis-USDA          0.0
        24    Wellington           PetoSeed          0.0

        25    FMX-5018             Ferry-Morse       0.0
        26    NC-45                NCState Univ      0.0
        27    Continental(4934)    Ferry-Morse       0.0
        28    Addis                NCState Univ      0.0
        29    NC-44                NCState Univ      0.0
        30    NC-46                NCState Univ      0.0
        31    Clinton              NCState Univ      0.0
        32    Wis.SMR 18           Univ. Wis.        0.0
        33    M 17                 NCState Univ      0.0
        34    Gy14 x NC-46         NCState Univ      0.0
        35    M 21                 NCState Univ      0.0
_________________________________________________________________________________
                                   LSD (5%)          0.0
                                   Mean              0.0
                                   CV (%)            0
_________________________________________________________________________________
zDisease rated 0 to 9 (0=none, 1-2=trace, 3-4=slight, 5-6=moderate, 7-8=advanced, 
9=plant dead).
Correlation (yield vs. anthracnose rating) = -NS



Table 21.  Stage 3 spring pickle trial - selection indexes (cultigens ranked by 
SWI1)z.
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          Cultivar            Seed        Simple weighted  Average rank
Rank       or line           source        SWI1     SWI2   ARI1    ARI2
_________________________________________________________________________________
  1   XPH-1902             Asgrow Seed      8.3     7.2    16.1    14.2
  2   Sun-3533             SunSeeds         8.0     7.0    12.3    13.5
  3   Continental(4934)    Ferry-Morse      8.0     7.0    13.1    13.5
  4   WI6632Ex6580A        Wis-USDA         8.0     6.9    13.9    15.0
  5   FMX-5018             Ferry-Morse      7.9     6.8    17.0    14.5
  6   HSX-61               HortAg Seed      7.9     6.8    21.8    18.4
  7   Shenandoah(4937)     Ferry-Morse      7.8     6.8    16.1    15.0
  8   HMX-3469             Harris-Moran     7.6     6.7    11.8    13.5
  9   Vlasstar             Asgrow Seed      7.5     6.7    11.1    13.1
 10   UW 96E               Univ. Wis.       7.4     6.6    14.4    13.9
 11   XPH-1901             Asgrow Seed      7.4     6.7    11.6    14.5
 12   FMX-5020             Ferry-Morse      7.3     6.4    17.1    17.3

 13   HMX-1463             Harris-Moran     7.2     6.4    17.8    17.1
 14   Patton               SunSeeds         7.1     6.3    15.6    15.5
 15   M 21                 NCState Univ     7.1     6.4    14.3    17.4
 16   UW 96M               Univ. Wis.       6.9     6.1    17.7    16.8
 17   Raleigh              NCState Univ     6.8     6.2    19.2    18.8
 18   Wellington           PetoSeed         6.7     6.0    15.4    15.2
 19   Gy14 x NC-45         NCState Univ     6.5     6.0    17.2    18.2
 20   Johnston             NCState Univ     6.4     5.8    18.0    18.7
 21   UW 96K               Univ. Wis.       6.3     5.8    16.8    17.9
 22   Calypso              NCState Univ     6.2     5.7    18.1    17.8

 23   UW 96L               Univ. Wis.       6.1     5.6    19.4    18.2
 24   Addis                NCState Univ     6.1     5.6    15.6    18.3
 25   Clinton              NCState Univ     5.8     5.3    17.4    17.7
 26   Gy14 x NC-44         NCState Univ     5.7     5.4    20.4    19.5
 27   UW 96N               Univ. Wis.       5.6     5.1    19.6    20.0
 28   WI6236Ax6469A        Wis-USDA         5.6     5.0    23.1    21.5
 29   NC-44                NCState Univ     5.3     4.9    24.4    23.0
 30   WI6558x6763          Wis-USDA         5.1     4.8    22.4    21.9
 31   M 17                 NCState Univ     5.1     4.8    23.0    21.7
 32   Gy14 x NC-46         NCState Univ     5.0     4.8    19.9    21.5
 33   NC-45                NCState Univ     4.8     4.5    24.4    23.1
 34   NC-46                NCState Univ     4.3     4.0    25.4    26.7
 35   Wis.SMR 18           Univ. Wis.       4.2     3.8    29.1    27.6
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                           LSD (5%)         1.7     1.3     5.1     4.8
                           Mean             6.5     5.9    18.0    18.0
                           CV (%)          16.1    13.9    17.5    16.3
_________________________________________________________________________________
zSWI is simple weighted index calculated from the performance of a cultigen for 
yield; earliness; fruit shape, seedcell size and overall impression; and disease 
resistance.  The index is calculated with 2 different methods of weighting each 
trait (10 is best, 1 is worst).
ARI is the average ranking of each cultigen for yield, earliness, fruit quality and 
disease resistance.  The index is calculated with 2 different sets of secondary 
traits added in with the primary traits (1 is best).
Correlation (yield with SWI1) = 0.87**
Correlation (yield with ARI1) = -0.53**






Stage 4 Pickling Cucumber Trial
1996
Todd C. Wehner and Tammy L. Ellington


Experiment Design

1.   A randomized complete block with 3 replications of pickle cultivars and 
     breeding lines (collectively referred to as cultigens) was grown.
2.   Plots were single 20 ft. rows with 5 ft. alleys at each end.
3.   Rows were on raised 18" beds spaced 60" apart (center to center).
4.   Fertilizer consisted of 80-80-80 lb/A (N-P-K) broadcast preplant and 30-0-0 
     lb/A (N-P-K) sideplaced at the 2 to 4 leaf stage.
5.   Curbit was applied preemergence at the rate of 1 lb. a.i./A.
6.   The trial was planted 18 July, and harvested 4 times (Mondays and Thursdays) 
     between 26 August through 5 September.  The trial was ended by hurricane Fran.


Data Collection

1.   Firmness was measured on 3 Grade 3 fruits using a Magness-Taylor tester with a 
     5/16" tip.
2.   Length/Diameter ratio was calculated by measuring 10 Grade 2 fruits.
3.   Quality ratings were from 1 to 9, with 1 = worst, 9 = best.
4.   Disease ratings were from 0 to 9, with 0 = no disease, 1 = trace, 4 = first 
     stem lesions, 9 = plant dead.


Results

The following cultigens performed well, and could be advanced to the next stage:

     1   HMX-3469                         Harris-Moran
     2   Johnston                         NC State Univ
     3   Patton                           SunSeeds
     4   Shenandoah                       Ferry-Morse
     5   Raleigh                          NC State Univ
     6   HMX-1463                         Harris-Moran
     7   Wellington                       Petoseed
     8   WI6632E x 6580A                  Wis-USDA
     9   XPH-1901                         Asgrow Seed



Table 22.  Stage 4 summer pickle trial - yield data (cultigens are ranked by fruit 
value).
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                                                  Fruit grade distribution  Plants
         Cultivar          Seed     Valuez Weight       (% by weight)       per A
Rank      or line         source     ($)   (cwt) Culls No.1 No.2 No.3 No.4 (X1000)
_________________________________________________________________________________
  1  HMX-3469          Harris-Moran  1370   244    17    9   18   51    6    26
  2  Johnston          NCState Univ  1318   249    19    8   20   48    5    26
  3  Shenandoah(4937)  Ferry-Morse   1131   275    22    5   13   48   12    26
  4  Patton            SunSeeds      1128   239    26    6   19   45    5    26
  5  Raleigh           NCState Univ  1126   218    21    9   21   41    7    26
  6  WI6632Ex6580A     Wis-USDA      1079   209    20    8   16   47    8    26
  7  Wellington        PetoSeed      1031   203    16    7   18   47   12    26
  8  HMX-1463          Harris-Moran   975   188    18    7   24   42    8    26
  9  FMX-5020          Ferry-Morse    916   252    38    5   10   37   11    26
 10  UW 96N            Univ. Wis.     906   153    19   11   28   36    5    26
 11  XPH-1901          Asgrow Seed    896   170    23    9   17   45    5    26
 12  Addis             NCState Univ   797   135    18   11   32   27   12    26

 13  UW 96K            Univ. Wis.     797   181    33    9   18   33    6    26
 14  M 21              NCState Univ   772   127    12   10   30   44    5    25
 15  Continental(4934) Ferry-Morse    769   147    20    9   23   41    6    26
 16  Gy14 x NC-46      NCState Univ   765   207    32    5   15   37   11    26
 17  Gy14 x NC-45      NCState Univ   745   194    28    6   21   31   14    26
 18  FMX-5018          Ferry-Morse    734   140    28   11   21   31    9    26
 19  Gy14 x NC-44      NCState Univ   693   179    33    5    8   46    8    15
 20  NC-45             NCState Univ   688   143    25    6   21   37   10    26
 21  XPH-1902          Asgrow Seed    665   158    34    5   14   40    7    26
 22  UW 96E            Univ. Wis.     661   155    42    8   16   30    4    26
 23  Calypso           NCState Univ   656   164    31    6   10   44    9    26
 24  M 17              NCState Univ   647   136    21    6   23   36   13    26

 25  UW 96L            Univ. Wis.     627   153    48    6   13   29    5    26
 26  WI6236Ax6469A     Wis-USDA       605   158    32    8   20   24   15    26
 27  Vlasstar          Asgrow Seed    600   114    20    9   27   34   11    26
 28  UW 96M            Univ. Wis.     597   123    26   12   25   31    6    26
 29  Sun-3533          SunSeeds       589   119    19    8   22   39   12    26
 30  WI6558x6763       Wis-USDA       555   131    37    6   13   34   10    26
 31  Clinton           NCState Univ   504    85    11   17   24   37   11    26
 32  NC-46             NCState Univ   428   122    43    6   11   32    8    26
 33  HSX-61            HortAg Seed    367   111    47    8   11   25    9    26
 34  NC-44             NCState Univ   152    48    61    9   11   15    3    21
 35  Wis.SMR 18        Univ. Wis.     139    43    57    9   14   11    9    26
_________________________________________________________________________________
                       LSD (5%)       449   100    18    6   13   17    9     2
                       Mean           755   162    28    8   18   36    8    26
                       CV (%)          36    38    40   46   44   29   67     6
_________________________________________________________________________________
zValue = (No.1 x $16.00) + No.2 x $8.00) + (No.3 x $4.80).
Correlation (Fruit value with fruit weight) = 0.91**



Table 23.  Stage 4 summer pickle trial - earliness data (cultigens are ranked by 
fruit value in harvests 1 and 2)z.
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                                           Cumulative fruit value and % of
                                        total value (6 harvests) for harvest:     
       Cultivar          Seed          1       1-2       1-3       1-4       1-5  
Rank    or line         source     $/A  %    $/A  %    $/A  %    $/A  %    $/A  %
_________________________________________________________________________________
 1  Johnston         NCState Univ  649  46   881  63  1263  95  1318 100  1318 100
 2  HMX-3469         Harris-Moran  612  44   865  62  1329  97  1370 100  1370 100
 3  Patton           SunSeeds      646  55   815  71  1097  97  1128 100  1128 100
 4  Shenandoah(4937) Ferry-Morse   584  48   785  67  1084  96  1131 100  1131 100
 5  FMX-5020         Ferry-Morse   563  62   735  81   894  98   916 100   916 100
 6  Raleigh          NCState Univ  471  41   721  62  1075  96  1126 100  1126 100
 7  WI6632Ex6580A    Wis-USDA      474  39   686  62  1037  97  1079 100  1079 100
 8  Wellington       PetoSeed      379  35   571  54   981  95  1031 100  1031 100
 9  Gy14 x NC-44     NCState Univ  428  61   559  81   688  99   693 100   693 100
10  Gy14 x NC-46     NCState Univ  386  45   553  70   744  97   765 100   765 100
11  Calypso          NCState Univ  406  63   536  83   639  98   656 100   656 100
12  XPH-1901         Asgrow Seed   343  39   527  59   845  94   896 100   896 100

13  UW 96K           Univ. Wis.    362  33   525  57   771  97   797 100   797 100
14  UW 96L           Univ. Wis.    368  66   513  86   619  99   627 100   627 100
15  Gy14 x NC-45     NCState Univ  341  39   498  60   718  95   745 100   745 100
16  FMX-5018         Ferry-Morse   260  38   491  69   698  96   734 100   734 100
17  HMX-1463         Harris-Moran  309  30   486  48   919  95   975 100   975 100
18  UW 96E           Univ. Wis.    311  39   477  70   647  96   661 100   661 100
19  XPH-1902         Asgrow Seed   343  52   476  72   623  93   665 100   665 100
20  UW 96N           Univ. Wis.    171  18   434  46   843  93   906 100   906 100
21  Continentl(4934) Ferry-Morse   300  34   425  50   730  96   769 100   769 100
22  NC-45            NCState Univ  276  39   381  55   673  98   688 100   688 100
23  WI6236Ax6469A    Wis-USDA      240  25   378  52   558  91   605 100   605 100
24  M 17             NCState Univ  241  33   371  54   633  97   647 100   647 100

25  Addis            NCState Univ  193  26   371  49   743  94   797 100   797 100
26  M 21             NCState Univ  233  28   362  45   728  94   772 100   772 100
27  WI6558x6763      Wis-USDA      221  42   333  65   512  93   555 100   555 100
28  UW 96M           Univ. Wis.    180  24   327  50   572  95   597 100   597 100
29  HSX-61           HortAg Seed   215  44   289  70   367 100   367 100   367 100
30  NC-46            NCState Univ  181  43   269  65   408  96   428 100   428 100
31  Vlasstar         Asgrow Seed   128  21   256  41   556  93   600 100   600 100
32  Clinton          NCState Univ  178  26   250  39   475  91   504 100   504 100
33  Sun-3533         SunSeeds      172  19   243  31   543  91   589 100   589 100
34  NC-44            NCState Univ   47  25    90  55   145  96   152 100   152 100
35  Wis.SMR 18       Univ. Wis.     11  10    52  42   137  97   139 100   139 100
_________________________________________________________________________________
                     LSD (5%)      314  27   357  25   431   5   448   0   448   0
                     Mean          320  38   472  60   723  96   755 100   755 100
                     CV (%)         60  44    46  25    37   3    36   0    36   0
_________________________________________________________________________________
zValue = (No.1 x $16.00) + No.2 x $8.00) + (No.3 x $4.80).
Correlation (Fruit value with value in harvests 1 and 2) = 0.92**



Table 24.  Stage 4 summer pickle trial - fruit quality data (cultigens are ranked 
by average quality).
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                                                                          Overall
         Cultivar            Seed       Average                    Seed-  impres-
Rank       or line          source      qualityz  Shapez   Colory   cellx   sionz
_________________________________________________________________________________
 1    Vlasstar           Asgrow Seed      7.6        8       8       7       8
 2    Clinton            NCState Univ     7.2        7       8       7       7
 3    HMX-1463           Harris-Moran     7.1        8       8       6       7
 4    Addis              NCState Univ     6.7        7       6       6       7
 5    Shenandoah(4937)   Ferry-Morse      6.6        7       8       5       7
 6    M 21               NCState Univ     6.6        7       7       6       7
 7    Patton             SunSeeds         6.6        7       8       6       7
 8    XPH-1901           Asgrow Seed      6.4        7       7       5       7
 9    HMX-3469           Harris-Moran     6.4        7       7       6       6
10    FMX-5018           Ferry-Morse      6.4        7       5       6       6
11    Wellington         PetoSeed         6.2        7       6       6       6
12    WI6558x6763        Wis-USDA         6.2        7       7       5       7

13    Johnston           NCState Univ     5.9        7       7       5       6
14    Sun-3533           SunSeeds         5.8        7       8       5       6
15    UW 96N             Univ. Wis.       5.8        7       6       5       6
16    UW 96L             Univ. Wis.       5.8        6       5       5       6
17    Gy14 x NC-46       NCState Univ     5.7        6       6       5       5
18    Calypso            NCState Univ     5.7        6       4       5       5
19    Continental(4934)  Ferry-Morse      5.7        6       7       5       6
20    UW 96M             Univ. Wis.       5.7        6       6       5       6
21    Raleigh            NCState Univ     5.7        6       6       6       6
22    FMX-5020           Ferry-Morse      5.6        6       7       6       5
23    NC-46              NCState Univ     5.6        5       7       6       5
24    Gy14 x NC-44       NCState Univ     5.6        6       6       5       6

25    UW 96K             Univ. Wis.       5.6        6       7       5       6
26    Gy14 x NC-45       NCState Univ     5.4        7       6       4       6
27    WI6632Ex6580A      Wis-USDA         5.4        6       5       4       6
28    UW 96E             Univ. Wis.       5.4        6       5       4       6
29    XPH-1902           Asgrow Seed      5.4        6       5       4       6
30    M 17               NCState Univ     5.3        7       3       5       4
31    NC-44              NCState Univ     5.1        5       7       5       5
32    NC-45              NCState Univ     4.9        6       6       4       5
33    WI6236Ax6469A      Wis-USDA         4.8        5       4       4       5
34    Wis.SMR 18         Univ. Wis.       4.4        6       3       3       4
35    HSX-61             HortAg Seed      4.3        5       4       4       4
_________________________________________________________________________________
                         LSD (5%)         1.2      1.6     1.4     1.7     1.4
                         Mean             5.8        6       6       5       6
                         CV (%)          12.8       16      14      20      14
_________________________________________________________________________________
zQuality rated 1 to 9 (1 = poor, 5 = average, 9 = excellent).
yColor rated 1 to 9 (1 = white, 5 = medium green, 9 = very dark green).
Correlation (Fruit value with average quality) = 0.27**



Table 25.  Stage 4 summer pickle trial - other quality data (cultigens are ranked 
by average quality)z.
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        Cultivar            Seed       Firm-   L/D   Average  Defects1°  Defects2°
Rank     or line           source      ness   ratio  quality   2     4     2     4
_________________________________________________________________________________
 1    M 17              NCState Univ   18.0    3.1    5.3      W     W     X     D
 2    WI6558x6763       Wis-USDA       17.0    3.2    6.2      H     H     K     K
 3    NC-45             NCState Univ   16.7    3.0    4.9      D     M     T     I
 4    Vlasstar          Asgrow Seed    16.3    2.8    7.6      K     K     K     H
 5    UW 96L            Univ. Wis.     16.3    3.0    5.8      W     M     T     I
 6    UW 96M            Univ. Wis.     16.3    3.1    5.7      W     T     T     C
 7    Gy14 x NC-44      NCState Univ   16.0    3.0    5.6      M     T     K     M
 8    Patton            SunSeeds       15.7    3.1    6.6      T     T     K     K
 9    Calypso           NCState Univ   15.7    3.0    5.7      W     M     K     T
10    FMX-5020          Ferry-Morse    15.7    3.1    5.6      M     G     B     C
11    NC-46             NCState Univ   15.7    3.4    5.6      P     D     T     T
12    UW 96K            Univ. Wis.     15.7    3.3    5.6      M     G     K     K

13    WI6236Ax6469A     Wis-USDA       15.7    2.9    4.8      W     X     X     V
14    Clinton           NCState Univ   15.3    2.8    7.2      K     H     H     K
15    HMX-1463          Harris-Moran   15.3    3.1    7.1      K     H     T     T
16    Addis             NCState Univ   15.3    3.2    6.7      M     K     V     K
17    XPH-1901          Asgrow Seed    15.3    3.1    6.4      M     T     K     K
18    UW 96N            Univ. Wis.     15.3    3.1    5.8      T     K     I     X
19    NC-44             NCState Univ   15.3    3.3    5.1      T     G     G     T
20    Shenandoah(4937)  Ferry-Morse    15.0    3.0    6.6      D     H     K     K
21    Gy14 x NC-46      NCState Univ   15.0    3.0    5.7      T     M     W     D
22    Raleigh           NCState Univ   15.0    2.7    5.7      D     H     K     T
23    Wis.SMR 18        Univ. Wis.     15.0    2.8    4.4      Y     W     M     T
24    FMX-5018          Ferry-Morse    14.7    3.0    6.4      W     M     M     K

25    Johnston          NCState Univ   14.7    3.3    5.9      K     H     O     T
26    WI6632Ex6580A     Wis-USDA       14.7    3.3    5.4      W     M     X     T
27    UW 96E            Univ. Wis.     14.7    3.0    5.4      K     G     W     K
28    M 21              NCState Univ   14.3    3.4    6.6      K     G     G     T
29    Wellington        PetoSeed       14.3    3.0    6.2      M     K     B     T
30    HSX-61            HortAg Seed    14.3    2.6    4.3      N     W     M     T
31    HMX-3469          Harris-Moran   14.0    3.0    6.4      K     H     T     K
32    Sun-3533          SunSeeds       14.0    2.8    5.8      T     H     H     K
33    Gy14 x NC-45      NCState Univ   14.0    3.0    5.4      M     H     I     M
34    XPH-1902          Asgrow Seed    14.0    2.8    5.4      W     T     D     M
35    Continental(4934) Ferry-Morse    13.7    3.0    5.7      A     D     K     T
_________________________________________________________________________________
                        LSD (5%)        2.1    0.4    1.2
                        Mean           15.2    3.0    5.8
                        CV (%)          8      8     13
_________________________________________________________________________________
zQuality rated 1 to 9 (1 = poor, 5 = average, 9 = excellent).
Defects were rated as follows (giving primary and secondary for each harvest):
 A - wArty fruit             J -                      S - Separated carpels
 B - Blossom end defects     K - Keep(excellent)      T - Tapered ends
 C - Crooks excessive        L - Late maturity        U - Uniform green
 D - Dogbone shape           M - Mottled fruit        V - Varicolor (dark stem
 E - Early maturity          N - Nubs excessive           end, light blossom end)
 F - Four celled             O - Offtype fruit        W - White fruit
 G - lonG fruit              P - Placental hollows    X - neCKS on fruit
 H - sHort fruit             Q -                      Y - Yellow fruit
 I - strIped fruit           R - Reject (poor)        Z - diSeased fruit



Table 26.  Stage 4 summer pickle trial - sex expression and vine data (cultigens 
are ranked by number of male nodes).
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          Cultivar              Seed          Gyn.       Vine
Rank      or line               source       ratingz     sizey
_________________________________________________________________________________
 1    UW 96L               Univ. Wis.           8         6
 2    Johnston             NCState Univ         8         8
 3    Raleigh              NCState Univ         8         6
 4    Calypso              NCState Univ         8         6
 5    Patton               SunSeeds             8         7
 6    WI6632Ex6580A        Wis-USDA             7         7
 7    Wellington           PetoSeed             7         7
 8    Gy14 x NC-44         NCState Univ         7         7
 9    WI6236Ax6469A        Wis-USDA             7         6
10    XPH-1901             Asgrow Seed          7         6
11    Shenandoah(4937)     Ferry-Morse          7         7
12    HMX-1463             Harris-Moran         7         7

13    FMX-5020             Ferry-Morse          7         7
14    Vlasstar             Asgrow Seed          7         6
15    XPH-1902             Asgrow Seed          7         6
16    UW 96E               Univ. Wis.           7         5
17    UW 96K               Univ. Wis.           6         7
18    Continental(4934)    Ferry-Morse          6         7
19    UW 96N               Univ. Wis.           6         8
20    UW 96M               Univ. Wis.           6         7
21    NC-44                NCState Univ         6         7
22    HMX-3469             Harris-Moran         6         7
23    HSX-61               HortAg Seed          6         6
24    WI6558x6763          Wis-USDA             6         6

25    M 21                 NCState Univ         6         6
26    Gy14 x NC-45         NCState Univ         6         6
27    FMX-5018             Ferry-Morse          6         5
28    M 17                 NCState Univ         5         7
29    Sun-3533             SunSeeds             5         6
30    Clinton              NCState Univ         5         6
31    NC-45                NCState Univ         5         7
32    Wis.SMR 18           Univ. Wis.           4         7
33    NC-46                NCState Univ         4         7
34    Addis                NCState Univ         4         6
35    Gy14 x NC-46         NCState Univ         4         6
_________________________________________________________________________________
                           LSD (5%)             2         2
                           Mean                 6         6
                           CV (%)              24        15
_________________________________________________________________________________
zCounted on the first 5 nodes of 5 plants per plot (gyn plants have 0 male nodes).
ySize rated 1 to 9 (1=very small, 9=very large).
xColor rated 1 to 9 (1=yellow, 9=very dark green).  Not rated in 1996.
Correlation (yield with % male nodes) = 0.52**
Correlation (yield with vine size) = 0.36**



Table 27.  Stage 4 summer pickle trial - disease data (cultigens are ranked by 
anthracnose resistance)z.
_________________________________________________________________________________
          Cultivar               Seed              Anthrac-
Rank       or line              source               nose
_________________________________________________________________________________
 1    UW 96N               Univ. Wis.                 3
 2    M 21                 NCState Univ               3
 3    HMX-1463             Harris-Moran               3
 4    Wellington           PetoSeed                   4
 5    Raleigh              NCState Univ               4
 6    XPH-1901             Asgrow Seed                4
 7    XPH-1902             Asgrow Seed                4
 8    HMX-3469             Harris-Moran               4
 9    Johnston             NCState Univ               5
10    UW 96K               Univ. Wis.                 5
11    Clinton              NCState Univ               5
12    Addis                NCState Univ               5

13    Patton               SunSeeds                   5
14    WI6632Ex6580A        Wis-USDA                   5
15    Continental(4934)    Ferry-Morse                5
16    Shenandoah(4937)     Ferry-Morse                6
17    UW 96E               Univ. Wis.                 6
18    FMX-5018             Ferry-Morse                6
19    Sun-3533             SunSeeds                   6
20    Calypso              NCState Univ               6
21    Gy14 x NC-44         NCState Univ               6
22    UW 96M               Univ. Wis.                 6
23    NC-46                NCState Univ               6
24    NC-45                NCState Univ               7

25    WI6236Ax6469A        Wis-USDA                   7
26    M 17                 NCState Univ               7
27    FMX-5020             Ferry-Morse                7
28    NC-44                NCState Univ               7
29    UW 96L               Univ. Wis.                 8
30    Vlasstar             Asgrow Seed                8
31    WI6558x6763          Wis-USDA                   8
32    Gy14 x NC-45         NCState Univ               8
33    Gy14 x NC-46         NCState Univ               8
34    Wis.SMR 18           Univ. Wis.                 8
35    HSX-61               HortAg Seed                9
_________________________________________________________________________________
                           LSD (5%)                   2
                           Mean                       6
                           CV (%)                    26
_________________________________________________________________________________
zDisease rated 0 to 9 (0=none, 1-2=trace, 3-4=slight, 5-6=moderate, 7-8=advanced, 
9=plant dead).
Correlation (yield vs. anthracnose rating) = -0.27**



Table 28.  Stage 4 summer pickle trial - selection indexes (cultigens ranked by 
SWI1)z.
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          Cultivar             Seed         Simple weighted    Average rank
Rank       or line            source         SWI1     SWI2     ARI1    ARI2
_________________________________________________________________________________
 1    HMX-3469             Harris-Moran       8.1     6.9       9.7    12.1
 2    Johnston             NCState Univ       8.0     6.8      12.3    13.3
 3    Patton               SunSeeds           7.6     6.7      10.5    11.0
 4    Shenandoah(4937)     Ferry-Morse        7.4     6.6      10.8    11.9
 5    Raleigh              NCState Univ       7.1     6.2      13.7    14.0
 6    HMX-1463             Harris-Moran       6.7     6.1       9.2    11.8
 7    Wellington           PetoSeed           6.7     6.0      12.3    13.8
 8    WI6632Ex6580A        Wis-USDA           6.6     5.8      16.8    16.9
 9    XPH-1901             Asgrow Seed        6.4     5.8      11.5    12.8
10    FMX-5020             Ferry-Morse        6.3     5.9      19.0    16.7
11    UW 96N               Univ. Wis.         6.1     5.5      15.3    16.0
12    UW 96K               Univ. Wis.         5.9     5.4      17.6    16.7

13    M 21                 NCState Univ       5.8     5.3      12.9    15.5
14    Addis                NCState Univ       5.6     5.2      13.1    15.4
15    FMX-5018             Ferry-Morse        5.6     5.3      15.1    16.5
16    Gy14 x NC-44         NCState Univ       5.5     5.3      18.7    16.0
17    XPH-1902             Asgrow Seed        5.5     5.3      18.2    17.0
18    Gy14 x NC-46         NCState Univ       5.5     5.1      19.5    18.8
19    Continental(4934)    Ferry-Morse        5.4     5.0      18.7    20.3
20    Calypso              NCState Univ       5.4     5.2      18.9    16.7
21    Gy14 x NC-45         NCState Univ       5.2     4.9      20.8    21.2
22    UW 96E               Univ. Wis.         5.2     5.0      20.2    19.4
23    UW 96L               Univ. Wis.         5.1     5.0      20.7    18.5
24    Clinton              NCState Univ       5.0     4.7      14.8    17.8

25    Vlasstar             Asgrow Seed        4.8     4.5      14.9    18.1
26    NC-45                NCState Univ       4.8     4.5      23.8    21.4
27    WI6558x6763          Wis-USDA           4.7     4.6      18.9    18.4
28    M 17                 NCState Univ       4.7     4.3      21.5    20.0
29    UW 96M               Univ. Wis.         4.6     4.4      21.4    20.5
30    Sun-3533             SunSeeds           4.6     4.2      21.1    23.0
31    WI6236Ax6469A        Wis-USDA           4.4     4.2      25.2    23.1
32    NC-46                NCState Univ       4.2     4.3      23.1    21.6
33    HSX-61               HortAg Seed        3.3     3.5      30.5    28.0
34    NC-44                NCState Univ       2.9     3.3      27.9    26.6
35    Wis.SMR 18           Univ. Wis.         2.4     2.6      31.3    29.7
_________________________________________________________________________________
                           LSD (5%)           1.9     1.4       6.8     6.1
                           Mean               5.5     5.1      18.0    18.0
                           CV (%)            20.9    16.4      23.1    20.9
_________________________________________________________________________________
zSWI is simple weighted index calculated from the performance of a cultigen for 
yield; earliness; fruit shape, seedcell size and overall impression; and disease 
resistance.  The index is calculated with 2 different methods of weighting each 
trait (10 is best, 1 is worst).
ARI is the average ranking of each cultigen for yield, earliness, fruit quality and 
disease resistance.  The index is calculated with 2 different sets of secondary 
traits added in with the primary traits (1 is best).
Correlation (yield with SWI1) = 0.92**
Correlation (yield with ARI1) = -0.50**






Slicing Cucumbers

Stage 1 Slicing Cucumber Trial
1996
The stage 1 slicer trial was not run this year.







Stage 2 Slicing Cucumber Trial
1996
The stage 2 slicer trial was not run this year.







Stage 3 Slicing Cucumber Trial
1996
Todd C. Wehner and Tammy L. Ellington

Experiment Design

1.   A randomized complete block with 3 replications of slicer cultivars and 
     breeding lines (collectively referred to as cultigens) was grown.
2.   Plots were single 20 ft. rows with 5 ft. alleys at each end.
3.   Rows were on raised 18" beds spaced 60" apart (center to center).
4.   Fertilizer consisted of 80-80-80 lb/A (N-P-K) broadcast preplant and 30-0-0 
     lb/A (N-P-K) sideplaced at the 2 to 4 leaf stage.
5.   Curbit was applied preemergence at the rate of 1 lb. a.i./A.
6.   The trial was planted 29 April, and harvested 6 times (Mondays and Thursdays) 
     between 17 June through 5 July.


Data Collection

1.   Fruits were weighed after sorting into No. 1, No. 2 and cull (nubs and crooks) 
     grades according to U.S.D.A. standards.
2.   Fruit length, diameter and weight were recorded for 3 fruit per plot.
3.   Quality ratings were from 1 to 9, with 1 = worst, 9 = best.
4.   Disease ratings were from 0 to 9, with 0 = no disease, 1 = trace, 4 = first 
     stem lesions, 9 = plant dead.


Results

The following cultigens performed well, and could be advanced to the next stage:

     1   FMX-5057                         Ferry-Morse
     2   Dasher II                        Petoseed
     3   HMX-1433                         Harris-Moran
     4   Cyclone                          Asgrow Seed
     5   Sprint 440                       Asgrow Seed
     6   K94-624                          Sakata Seed
     7   Thunder                          Asgrow Seed



Table 29.  Stage 3 spring slicer trial - yield data (cultigens ranked by cwt/A of 
Fancy + No. 1 grade fruit).
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                                        Yield (cwt/A)   Percent           Plants
        Cultivar          Seed         Fancy   Market-   Fancy   Percent  per A
Rank     or line         source        +No.1    able    + No.1    culls  (X1000)
_________________________________________________________________________________
 1     FMX-5057         Ferry-Morse      207     366      39      30      21
 2     Dasher II        Petoseed         167     259      55      14      13
 3     HMX-1433         Harris-Moran     164     292      47      18      14
 4     Cyclone          Asgrow Seed      156     243      55      14      18
 5     Sprint 440       Asgrow Seed      139     250      44      18       9
 6     K94-624          Sakata           133     224      49      17      21
 7     Straight 8       Check            118     224      44      19      10

 8     Tablegreen 72    Cornell          109     192      44      23      14
 9     Daytona          Petoseed         109     207      38      19      21
10     Lightning(1701)  Asgrow Seed      107     185      48      17       6
11     Thunder(1700)    Asgrow Seed      102     199      42      18      15
12     Indy             Petoseed         101     208      39      22      23
13     Marketmore 86    Cornell           99     172      45      21      20
14     Sun-3718         SunSeeds          98     169      46      21      15

15     HMX-3421         Harris-Moran      98     150      55      15      16
16     FMX-5056         Ferry-Morse       96     174      39      28      22
17     Poinsett 76      Cornell           89     155      51      11      11
18     HMX-0431         Harris-Moran      81     160      39      18      24
19     Sun-3720         SunSeeds          64     139      32      31      21
20     Marketmore 76    Cornell           63      99      61       3      13
21     Ashley           Check             28     105      12      27      17
_________________________________________________________________________________
                        LSD (5%)         107     182      16      13       8
                        Mean             111     198      44      19      16
                        CV (%)            58      56      22      41      30
_________________________________________________________________________________
Correlation (marketable yield with % culls) = -0.9NS



Table 30.  Stage 3 spring slicer trial - earliness data (cultigens ranked by weight 
of Fancy + No.1 grade fruit in harvests 1 and 2).
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                                       Cumulative fruit weight & % of total
                                        weight (7 harvests) for harvests -
        Cultivar        Seed           1      1-2      1-3      1-4      1-5
Rank     or line       source       wt.  %  wt.   %  wt.   %  wt.   %  wt.   %
_________________________________________________________________________________
 1  Sprint 440      Asgrow Seed     42  14  88   34  142  55  166  67  214  86
 2  FMX-5056        Ferry-Morse     49  29  81   46   98  57  139  80  158  91
 3  Lightning(1701) Asgrow Seed     43  27  80   43  112  63  146  82  156  87
 4  Cyclone         Asgrow Seed     33  15  70   30  115  49  150  63  197  80
 5  Dasher II       Petoseed        16   7  70   27  135  52  170  66  205  79
 6  HMX-1433        Harris-Moran    10   3  69   20  139  48  195  65  251  83
 7  Thunder(1700)   Asgrow Seed     41  20  66   34  101  51  144  71  166  83

 8  K94-624         Sakata          16   8  64   29  129  57  154  69  185  84
 9  FMX-5057        Ferry-Morse     21  11  63   27  228  60  251  66  300  86
10  Daytona         Petoseed        14   7  61   23  124  60  149  74  170  84
11  Straight 8      Check            6   2  60   25  104  51  139  62  193  86
12  Indy            Petoseed        28  15  55   28  109  53  130  64  168  82
13  Sun-3718        SunSeeds         9   6  47   28   91  56  114  69  135  80
14  Marketmore 86   Cornell          1   1  43   26   80  48  103  60  133  78

15  HMX-0431        Harris-Moran    14   7  41   21   87  51  103  66  130  81
16  HMX-3421        Harris-Moran     3   3  37   26   74  47   94  63  122  82
17  Sun-3720        SunSeeds         4   3  36   28   72  54   97  69  126  91
18  Poinsett 76     Cornell          7   5  31   20   76  49   94  61  122  79
19  Tablegreen 72   Cornell          0   0  27   15   66  39   79  50  120  67
20  Ashley          Check            3   2  19   11   43  28   57  38   89  58
21  Marketmore 76   Cornell          0   0   0    0    7   7   36  35   82  83
_________________________________________________________________________________
                    LSD (5%)        26  11  53   17  107  19  124  19  146  22
                    Mean            17   9  53   26  102  49  129  64  163  82
                    CV (%)          93  75  61   41   64  23   58  18   54  16
_________________________________________________________________________________
Correlation (marketable yield with yield in harvests 1-2)      = 0.64**
Correlation (marketable yield with % of yield in harvests 1-2) = 0.10NS



Table 31.  Stage 3 spring slicer trial - fruit quality data (cultigens ranked by 
average quality)z.
_________________________________________________________________________________
         Cultivar           Seed        Average                  Seed-  Overall
Rank      or line          source       quality   Shape   Color  cell  impression
_________________________________________________________________________________
 1    HMX-3421         Harris-Moran       7.8       8       9       7       8
 2    Marketmore 76    Cornell            7.3       8       7       7       7
 3    Dasher II        Petoseed           7.0       8       8       7       7
 4    Thunder(1700)    Asgrow Seed        7.0       8       8       6       7
 5    Cyclone          Asgrow Seed        7.0       7       8       7       7
 6    HMX-0431         Harris-Moran       6.9       7       8       7       7
 7    HMX-1433         Harris-Moran       6.8       7       8       7       7

 8    K94-624          Sakata             6.4       7       7       6       6
 9    FMX-5057         Ferry-Morse        6.3       7       8       6       6
10    Sun-3720         SunSeeds           6.3       7       8       6       6
11    Poinsett 76      Cornell            6.2       8       8       5       6
12    Sprint 440       Asgrow Seed        6.2       7       8       6       6
13    Sun-3718         SunSeeds           6.1       7       7       6       6
14    Indy             Petoseed           6.1       7       8       5       6

15    Marketmore 86    Cornell            6.1       5       8       7       6
16    FMX-5056         Ferry-Morse        5.8       6       6       6       6
17    Daytona          Petoseed           5.8       6       8       6       5
18    Tablegreen 72    Cornell            5.6       5       7       6       5
19    Lightning(1701)  Asgrow Seed        5.4       6       7       5       5
20    Straight 8       Check              5.2       5       4       6       4
21    Ashley           Check              4.6       4       4       5       4
_________________________________________________________________________________
                       LSD (5%)           1.0       1       1       2       2
                       Mean               6.3       7       7       6       6
                       CV (%)            10.0      11      10      18      15
_________________________________________________________________________________
zQuality rated 1 to 9 (1 = poor, 5 = average, 9 = excellent;
 except color where 1 = white, 5 = medium green, 9 = very dark green).
Correlation (marketable yield with average quality) = 0.16NS



Table 32.  Stage 3 spring slicer trial - fruit dimensions and comments (cultigens 
ranked by average quality rating)z.
_________________________________________________________________________________
          Cultivar         Seed        Length Diameter  Wt.   Defect1   Defect2
Rank      or line        source       (0.1")  (0.1")  (lb.)   2  4  6   2  4  6
_________________________________________________________________________________
 1   HMX-3421         Harris-Moran     8.2     2.0    0.77    K  K  K   C  K  T
 2   Marketmore 76    Cornell          8.5     2.0    0.81    L  L  K   K  K  I
 3   Dasher II        Petoseed         8.1     1.9    0.69    H  K  K   K  K  O
 4   Thunder(1700)    Asgrow Seed      7.6     1.9    0.73    T  H  H   K  K  T
 5   Cyclone          Asgrow Seed      8.8     2.0    0.85    K  D  D   K  K  O
 6   HMX-0431         Harris-Moran     8.0     2.0    0.72    K  K  T   T  H  H
 7   HMX-1433         Harris-Moran     8.2     1.9    0.64    T  T  T   K  K  K

 8   K94-624          Sakata           8.2     2.1    0.78    T  H  O   K  K  H
 9   FMX-5057         Ferry-Morse      7.9     2.1    0.74    S  K  H   K  H  T
10   Sun-3720         SunSeeds         8.3     2.1    0.77    D  K  H   T  K  C
11   Poinsett 76      Cornell          7.9     2.0    0.70    P  H  H   H  K  D
12   Sprint 440       Asgrow Seed      7.9     2.0    0.74    H  H  H   T  K  0
13   Sun-3718         SunSeeds         7.5     2.1    0.66    H  K  O   K  H  H
14   Indy             Petoseed         8.1     2.0    0.72    T  H  T   H  K  H

15   Marketmore 86    Cornell          7.8     2.0    0.74    H  D  H   K  H  J
16   FMX-5056         Ferry-Morse      7.4     2.0    0.65    S  H  H   P  T  O
17   Daytona          Petoseed         7.7     1.9    0.63    K  H  T   T  K  H
18   Tablegreen 72    Cornell          7.9     2.0    0.73    H  M  M   T  H  D
19   Lightning(1701)  Asgrow Seed      8.3     2.1    0.58    O  T  O   K  H  P
20   Straight 8       Check            8.4     2.0    0.86    M  W  W   I  M  I
21   Ashley           Check            7.1     1.9    0.58    M  M  M   C  D  T
_________________________________________________________________________________
                      LSD (5%)         0.8     0.2    0.21
                      Mean             8.0     2.0    0.72
                      CV (%)           6.2     6.7   18.10
_________________________________________________________________________________
zDefects were rated as follows (giving primary and secondary for each harvest):
 A - wArty fruit             J -                      S - Separated carpels
 B - Blossom end defects     K - Keep(excellent)      T - Tapered ends
 C - Crooks excessive        L - Late maturity        U - Uniform green
 D - Dogbone shape           M - Mottled fruit        V - Varicolor (dark stem
 E - Early maturity          N - Nubs excessive           end, light blossom end)
 F - Four celled             O - Offtype fruit        W - White fruit
 G - lonG fruit              P - Placental hollows    X - neCKS on fruit
 H - sHort fruit             Q -                      Y - Yellow fruit
 I - strIped fruit           R - Reject (poor)        Z - diSeased fruit



Table 33.  Stage 3 spring slicer trial - fruit keeping ability data (cultigens are 
ranked by % weight loss).
_________________________________________________________________________________
                                           Weight     Rating (0 - 9)y   Firm-
          Cultivar            Seed          loss     Shriv-   Rots &    ness
Rank       or line           source         (%)z      eling   disease   (lb.)x
_________________________________________________________________________________
 1    HMX-3421           Harris-Moran        10         3         5      15
 2    Marketmore 76      Cornell             19         5         5      17
 3    Dasher II          Petoseed            10         2         1      15
 4    Thunder(1700)      Asgrow Seed         12         2         1      18
 5    Cyclone            Asgrow Seed         10         2         2      15
 6    HMX-0431           Harris-Moran        12         2         1      17
 7    HMX-1433           Harris-Moran        13         2         1      15

 8    K94-624            Sakata              10         2         1      16
 9    FMX-5057           Ferry-Morse          9         2         3      17
10    Sun-3720           SunSeeds            13         2         1      16
11    Poinsett 76        Cornell             15         3         3      15
12    Sprint 440         Asgrow Seed         16         2         2      15
13    Sun-3718           SunSeeds            12         2         1      15
14    Indy               Petoseed            14         2         1      16

15    Marketmore 86      Cornell             17         2         2      15
16    FMX-5056           Ferry-Morse         13         2         3      14
17    Daytona            Petoseed            11         3         2      15
18    Tablegreen 72      Cornell             16         2         1      15
19    Lightning(1701)    Asgrow Seed         11         3         6      14
20    Straight 8         Check               14         3         1      15
21    Ashley             Check               20         3         3      17
_________________________________________________________________________________
                         LSD (5%)             8         2         3       3
                         Mean                13         2         2      16
                         CV (%)              36         5        87      12
_________________________________________________________________________________
zAfter storage at room temperature for 8 days in open kraft paper bags.
yShriveling & disease rated 0-9 (0=none, 1-3=slight, 4-6=moderate, 7-9=advanced).
xFirmness after storage using Magness-Taylor fruit punch tester.
Correlation (weight loss with shriveling) = 0.28*
Correlation (weight loss with firmness) = -0.23NS



Table 34.  Stage 3 spring slicer trial - sex expression and vine data
(cultigens ranked by increasing maleness).
_________________________________________________________________________________
                                                Early    Earli-
          Cultivar          Seed          Gyn.    yield    ness   Vine    Vine
Rank       or line         source       ratingz (cwt/A)y   (%)x   sizew   colorw
_________________________________________________________________________________
 1     HMX-0431         Harris-Moran       9      41      21       7       6
 2     Sun-3720         SunSeeds           9      36      28       7       5
 3     K94-624          Sakata             9      64      29       7       6
 4     FMX-5057         Ferry-Morse        9      63      27       7       8
 5     Indy             Petoseed           9      55      28       7       8
 6     Sun-3718         SunSeeds           8      47      28       7       7
 7     Daytona          Petoseed           8      61      23       7       8

 8     Sprint 440       Asgrow Seed        8      88      34       7       8
 9     FMX-5056         Ferry-Morse        8      81      46       7       8
10     Thunder(1700)    Asgrow Seed        8      66      34       7       7
11     HMX-1433         Harris-Moran       7      69      20       7       6
12     Dasher II        Petoseed           7      70      27       7       7
13     Lightning(1701)  Asgrow Seed        7      80      43       6       8
14     HMX-3421         Harris-Moran       6      37      26       8       8

15     Straight 8       Check              5      60      25       7       7
16     Cyclone          Asgrow Seed        5      70      30       7       6
17     Poinsett 76      Cornell            5      31      20       7       8
18     Tablegreen 72    Cornell            5      27      15       8       7
19     Ashley           Check              5      19      11       5       6
20     Marketmore 86    Cornell            4      43      26       6       8
21     Marketmore 76    Cornell            3       0       0       7       7
_________________________________________________________________________________
                        LSD (5%)           2      53      17       1       1
                        Mean               7      53      26       7       7
                        CV (%)            17      61      41      11      11
_________________________________________________________________________________
zCounted on first 5 nodes of 5 plants per plot (gynoecious plants should have few 
or no male nodes).
yEarly yield is the weight of Fancy+No.1 grade fruit produced in harvests 1 and 2.
xEarliness is the percent of the yield (Fancy + No.1 grade fruit) of 6 harvests 
that was produced in harvests 1 and 2.
wVine size & color are rated 1 (small or yellow green) to 9 (large or dark green).
Correlation (marketable yield with % male nodes) = 0.17NS



Table 35.  Stage 3 spring slicer trial - disease ratings (cultigens ranked by 
anthracnose resistance)z.
_________________________________________________________________________________
          Cultivar             Seed         Anthrac-
Rank       or line            source          nose
_________________________________________________________________________________
 1    HMX-0431           Harris-Moran           0
 2    Sun-3720           SunSeeds               0
 3    K94-624            Sakata                 0
 4    FMX-5057           Ferry-Morse            0
 5    Indy               Petoseed               0
 6    Sun-3718           SunSeeds               0
 7    Daytona            Petoseed               0

 8    Sprint 440         Asgrow Seed            0
 9    FMX-5056           Ferry-Morse            0
10    Thunder(1700)      Asgrow Seed            0
11    HMX-1433           Harris-Moran           0
12    Dasher II          Petoseed               0
13    Lightning(1701)    Asgrow Seed            0
14    HMX-3421           Harris-Moran           0

15    Straight 8         Check                  0
16    Cyclone            Asgrow Seed            0
17    Poinsett 76        Cornell                0
18    Tablegreen 72      Cornell                0
19    Ashley             Check                  0
20    Marketmore 86      Cornell                0
21    Marketmore 76      Cornell                0
_________________________________________________________________________________
                         LSD (5%)               0
                         Mean                   0
                         CV (%)                 0
_________________________________________________________________________________
zDisease rated 0 to 9 (0=none, 1-2=trace, 3-4=slight, 5-6=moderate, 7-8=advanced, 
9=plant dead).
Correlation (marketable yield with anthracnose rating) = ?**



Table 36.  Stage 3 spring slicer trial - selection indexes (cultigens ranked by 
SWI1)z.
_________________________________________________________________________________
                                           Simple weighted      Average rank
          Cultivar            Seed             indexes            indexes___
Rank       or line           source         SWI1     SWI2      ARI1     ARI2
_________________________________________________________________________________
 1    FMX-5057           Ferry-Morse         7.9      7.3       9.5      9.5
 2    Dasher II          Petoseed            7.5      6.8       7.5      8.0
 3    HMX-1433           Harris-Moran        7.4      6.7       8.6      9.1
 4    Cyclone            Asgrow Seed         7.3      6.7       7.6      8.2
 5    Sprint 440         Asgrow Seed         7.3      6.6      10.3      9.6
 6    K94-624            Sakata              6.7      6.2       9.5      9.4
 7    Thunder(1700)      Asgrow Seed         6.6      6.1       8.8      9.1

 8    Lightning(1701)    Asgrow Seed         6.3      5.9      12.5     11.0
 9    Daytona            Petoseed            6.2      5.7      12.2     11.6
10    FMX-5056           Ferry-Morse         6.2      5.9      11.5     10.4
11    HMX-3421           Harris-Moran        6.1      5.9       8.3      9.7
12    Indy               Petoseed            6.1      5.7      11.5     10.9
13    Straight 8         Check               6.0      5.5      13.2     12.8
14    Sun-3718           SunSeeds            5.9      5.5      12.1     11.8

15    Marketmore 86      Cornell             5.8      5.5      12.3     12.1
16    HMX-0431           Harris-Moran        5.8      5.4       9.7     10.5
17    Poinsett 76        Cornell             5.5      5.3      12.2     12.7
18    Tablegreen 72      Cornell             5.5      5.2      13.1     12.7
19    Sun-3720           SunSeeds            5.3      5.1      12.6     12.5
20    Marketmore 76      Cornell             4.8      4.6      10.9     12.8
21    Ashley             Check               3.8      3.7      17.3     16.6
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                         LSD (5%)            2.4      1.9       4.0      3.9
                         Mean                6.2      5.8      11.0     11.0
                         CV (%)             23.2     19.8      22.4     21.4
_________________________________________________________________________________
zSWI is simple weighted index calculated from the performance of a cultigen for 
yield; earliness; fruit shape, seedcell size and overall impression; and disease 
resistance.  The index is calculated with 2 different methods of weighting each 
trait (10 is best, 1 is worst).
ARI is the average ranking of each cultigen for yield, earliness, fruit quality and 
disease resistance.  The index is calculated with 2 different sets of secondary 
traits added in with the primary traits (1 is best).
Correlation (marketable yield with SWI1) = 0.92**
Correlation (marketable yield with ARI1) = -0.54**






Stage 4 Slicing Cucumber Trial
1996
Todd C. Wehner and Tammy L. Ellington


Experiment Design

1.   A randomized complete block with 3 replications of slicer cultivars and 
     breeding lines (collectively referred to as cultigens) was grown.
2.   Plots were single 20 ft. rows with 5 ft. alleys at each end.
3.   Rows were on raised 18" beds spaced 60" apart (center to center).
4.   Fertilizer consisted of 80-80-80 lb/A (N-P-K) broadcast preplant and 30-0-0 
     lb/A (N-P-K) sideplaced at the 2 to 4 leaf stage.
5.   Curbit was applied preemergence at the rate of 1 lb. a.i./A.
6.   The trial was planted 18 July, and harvested 3 times (Mondays and Thursdays) 
     between 29 August through 5 September.  The trial was ended by hurricane Fran.


Data Collection

1.   Fruit were weighed after sorting into No. 1, No. 2 and cull (nubs and crooks) 
     grades according to U.S.D.A. standards.
2.   Fruit length, diameter and weight were recorded for 3 fruit per plot.
3.   Quality ratings were from 1 to 9, with 1 = worst, 9 = best.
4.   Disease ratings were from 0 to 9, with 0 = no disease, 1 = trace, 4 = first 
     stem lesions, 9 = plant dead.


Results

The following cultigens performed well, and could be advanced to the next stage:

     1   Raleigh                          NC State Univ (check)
     1   K94-624                          Sakata Seed
     2   Daytona                          Petoseed
     3   HMX-0431                         Harris-Moran
     4   Sprint 440                       Asgrow Seed
     5   Dasher II                        Petoseed
     6   Thunder                          Asgrow Seed
     7   FMX-5056                         Ferry-Morse



Table 37.  Stage 4 summer slicer trial - yield data (cultigens ranked by cwt/A of 
Fancy + No. 1 grade fruit).
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                                         Yield (cwt/A)   Percent           Plants
          Cultivar          Seed        Fancy   Market-   Fancy   Percent  per A
Rank       or line         source       +No.1    able    + No.1    culls  (X1000)
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 1    Daytona          Petoseed          55       91       33        43      26
 2    K94-624          Sakata            50       97       36        34      26
 3    HMX-0431         Harris-Moran      45       77       35        39      26
 4    Dasher II        Petoseed          44       83       23        44      26
 5    Sprint 440       Asgrow Seed       41       67       30        49      26
 6    Thunder(1700)    Asgrow Seed       34       78       19        52      26
 7    FMX-5057         Ferry-Morse       32       61       23        55      26

 8    Indy             Petoseed          27       49       24        46      26
 9    Sun-3718         SunSeeds          27       57       20        50      26
10    FMX-5056         Ferry-Morse       25       65       11        66      26
11    Lightning(1701)  Asgrow Seed       24       40       20        59      25
12    Poinsett 76      Cornell           21       55       26        31      26
13    HMX-3421         Harris-Moran      18       34       37        36      26
14    HMX-1433         Harris-Moran      12       36       17        48      26

15    Cyclone          Asgrow Seed       12       21       28        46      26
16    Sun-3720         SunSeeds           8       20       15        73      26
17    Marketmore 76    Cornell            7       13        9        73      26
18    Straight 8       Check              5       14        5        87      26
19    Ashley           Check              4        9       12        75      25
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                       LSD (5%)          38       63       22        28       1
                       Mean              26       51       22        53      26
                       CV (%)            89       75       59        32       3
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Correlation (marketable yield with % culls) = -0.63**



Table 38.  Stage 4 summer slicer trial - earliness data (cultigens ranked by weight 
of Fancy + No.1 grade fruit in harvests 1 and 2).
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                                       Cumulative fruit weight & % of total
                                        weight (7 harvests) for harvests -
        Cultivar         Seed        1       1-2       1-3       1-4       1-5
Rank     or line        source    wt.  %   wt.   %   wt.   %   wt.   %   wt.   %
_________________________________________________________________________________
 1 K94-624         Sakata         44   34   82   70   88   78   97  100   97  100
 2 Daytona         Petoseed       39   23   68   46   80   69   91  100   91  100
 3 HMX-0431        Harris-Moran   34   32   66   79   71   89   77  100   77  100
 4 Thunder(1700)   Asgrow Seed    36   29   66   62   71   76   78  100   78  100
 5 Sprint 440      Asgrow Seed    44   50   59   86   61   88   67  100   67  100
 6 FMX-5056        Ferry-Morse    45   27   59   72   63   92   65  100   65  100
 7 Dasher II       Petoseed       36   23   54   43   73   82   83  100   83  100

 8 FMX-5057        Ferry-Morse    32   43   54   85   56   90   61  100   61  100
 9 Sun-3718        SunSeeds       32   38   48   81   53   96   57  100   57  100
10 Indy            Petoseed       19   24   37   56   45   89   49  100   49  100
11 Lightning(1701) Asgrow Seed    20   43   37   73   38   86   40  100   40  100
12 Poinsett 76     Cornell         6    6   24   25   39   55   55  100   55  100
13 HMX-3421        Harris-Moran    3    7   22   61   26   72   34  100   34  100
14 Cyclone         Asgrow Seed     3    7   17   86   19   94   21  100   21  100

15 HMX-1433        Harris-Moran    5   15   17   47   25   70   36  100   36  100
16 Sun-3720        SunSeeds        2    4   15   67   18   73   20  100   20  100
17 Straight 8      Check           8   18   13   30   13   30   14   33   14   33
18 Marketmore 76   Cornell         0    0   11   63   13   67   13   67   13   67
19 Ashley          Check           2    6    6   22    9   32    9   33    9   33
_________________________________________________________________________________
                   LSD (5%)       45   31   60   44   62   40   63   36   63   36
                   Mean           22   22   40   60   45   75   51   91   51   91
                   CV (%)        127   82   92   44   83   31   75   24   75   24
_________________________________________________________________________________
Correlation (marketable yield with yield in harvests 1-2)      = 0.98**
Correlation (marketable yield with % of yield in harvests 1-2) = 0.51**



Table 39.  Stage 4 summer slicer trial - fruit quality data (cultigens ranked by 
average quality)z.
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          Cultivar           Seed       Average                   Seed-  Overall
 Rank      or line          source      quality    Shape   Color  cell  impression
_________________________________________________________________________________
 1     K94-624          Sakata            7.7        8       8      7       8
 2     Daytona          Petoseed          7.6        8       8      7       8
 3     HMX-0431         Harris-Moran      7.1        7       8      7       7
 4     HMX-1433         Harris-Moran      6.8        7       8      6       7
 5     Indy             Petoseed          6.8        6       8      6       8
 6     Sprint 440       Asgrow Seed       6.6        7       8      6       7
 7     HMX-3421         Harris-Moran      6.6        7       8      6       7

 8     Dasher II        Petoseed          6.3        6       8      6       7
 9     Thunder(1700)    Asgrow Seed       6.1        7       8      5       7
10     Poinsett 76      Cornell           6.1        6       8      6       6
11     Marketmore 76    Cornell           6.0        5       7      6       6
12     Cyclone          Asgrow Seed       5.8        7       8      5       6
13     FMX-5056         Ferry-Morse       5.7        6       8      5       6
14     FMX-5057         Ferry-Morse       5.6        6       8      4       6

15     Lightning(1701)  Asgrow Seed       5.3        6       8      5       5
16     Sun-3720         SunSeeds          5.3        5       7      5       5
17     Ashley           Check             5.2        6       7      4       6
18     Sun-3718         SunSeeds          5.1        6       8      4       5
19     Straight 8       Check             4.2        4       4      5       4
_________________________________________________________________________________
                        LSD (5%)          1.1        1       1      2       1
                        Mean              6.1        6       8      6       6
                        CV (%)           11.0       13       9     19      11
_________________________________________________________________________________
zQuality rated 1 to 9 (1 = poor, 5 = average, 9 = excellent;
 except color where 1 = white, 5 = medium green, 9 = very dark green).
Correlation (marketable yield with average quality) = 0.28*



Table 40.  Stage 4 summer slicer trial - fruit dimensions and comments (cultigens 
ranked by average quality rating)z.
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          Cultivar         Seed       Length Diameter  Wt.      Defect1°  Defect2°
Rank      or line        source       (0.1")  (0.1")  (lb.)     2  4  6   2  4  6
_________________________________________________________________________________
 1   K94-624          Sakata           7.5     2.0    0.77      K  K  K   T  K  T
 2   Daytona          Petoseed         8.2     2.0    0.85      G  K  K   K  T  T
 3   HMX-0431         Harris-Moran     8.0     2.0    0.76      T  K  K   K  N  T
 4   HMX-1433         Harris-Moran     7.4     1.9    0.57      T  K  T   H  K  K
 5   Indy             Petoseed         7.7     2.0    0.77      T  C  K   C  K  T
 6   Sprint 440       Asgrow Seed      7.2     2.1    0.64      H  T  K   T  N  T
 7   HMX-3421         Harris-Moran     7.5     2.0    0.62      K  K  D   T  T  K

 8   Dasher II        Petoseed         7.3     1.9    0.61      T  C  D   K  T  K
 9   Thunder(1700)    Asgrow Seed      7.6     1.9    0.67      K  H  T   T  T  D
10   Poinsett 76      Cornell          7.3     1.9    0.68      T  D  T   D  T  K
11   Marketmore 76    Cornell          6.9     1.9    0.59      T  X  T   K  C  N
12   Cyclone          Asgrow Seed      7.7     1.4    0.44      D  H  N   G  C  T
13   FMX-5056         Ferry-Morse      6.9     1.9    0.54      M  N  C   X  C  T
14   FMX-5057         Ferry-Morse      6.7     1.9    0.53      H  N  T   K  C  H

15   Lightning(1701)  Asgrow Seed      7.4     1.9    0.68      T  T  D   H  N  T
16   Sun-3720         SunSeeds         7.3     1.8    0.54      T  N  M   D  N  D
17   Ashley           Check            7.0     1.9    0.73      T  T  D   M  M  T
18   Sun-3718         SunSeeds         6.5     1.9    0.58      H  C  D   T  N  T
19   Straight 8       Check            7.2     2.1    0.76      M  I  M   I  X  N
_________________________________________________________________________________
                      LSD (5%)         0.9     0.4    0.24
                      Mean             7.3     2.0    0.65
                      CV (%)           7.7    11.6   22.66
_________________________________________________________________________________
zDefects were rated as follows (giving primary and secondary for each harvest):
 A - wArty fruit             J -                      S - Separated carpels
 B - Blossom end defects     K - Keep(excellent)      T - Tapered ends
 C - Crooks excessive        L - Late maturity        U - Uniform green
 D - Dogbone shape           M - Mottled fruit        V - Varicolor (dark stem
 E - Early maturity          N - Nubs excessive           end, light blossom end)
 F - Four celled             O - Offtype fruit        W - White fruit
 G - lonG fruit              P - Placental hollows    X - neCKS on fruit
 H - sHort fruit             Q -                      Y - Yellow fruit
 I - strIped fruit           R - Reject (poor)        Z - diSeased fruit



Table 41.  Stage 4 summer slicer trial - sex expression and vine data (cultigens 
ranked by increasing maleness).
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                                                 Early   Earli-
          Cultivar          Seed          Gyn.     yield   ness    Vine
Rank       or line         source        ratingz (cwt/A)y  (%)x    sizew
_________________________________________________________________________________
 1     FMX-5056         Ferry-Morse        7      59      72       7
 2     FMX-5057         Ferry-Morse        7      54      85       7
 3     Thunder(1700)    Asgrow Seed        7      66      62       7
 4     HMX-0431         Harris-Moran       6      66      79       7
 5     Sun-3718         SunSeeds           6      48      81       7
 6     Sprint 440       Asgrow Seed        6      59      86       6
 7     Sun-3720         SunSeeds           6      15      67       6

 8     Lightning(1701)  Asgrow Seed        6      37      73       7
 9     K94-624          Sakata             6      82      70       7
10     HMX-1433         Harris-Moran       6      17      47       7
11     Dasher II        Petoseed           6      54      43       6
12     Daytona          Petoseed           5      68      46       7
13     Indy             Petoseed           5      37      56       7
14     HMX-3421         Harris-Moran       4      22      61       8

15     Poinsett 76      Cornell            4      24      25       8
16     Marketmore 76    Cornell            4      11      63       7
17     Ashley           Check              4       6      22       7
18     Cyclone          Asgrow Seed        4      17      86       5
19     Straight 8       Check              3      13      30       7
_________________________________________________________________________________
                        LSD (5%)           2      60      44       1
                        Mean               5      40      60       7
                        CV (%)            28      92      44      12
_________________________________________________________________________________
zCounted on first 5 nodes of 5 plants per plot (gynoecious plants should have few 
or no male nodes).
yEarly yield is the weight of Fancy+No.1 grade fruit produced in harvests 1 and 2.
xEarliness is the percent of the yield (Fancy + No.1 grade fruit) of 6 harvests 
that was produced in harvests 1 and 2.
wVine size & color are rated 1 (small or yellow green) to 9 (large or dark green).
Correlation (marketable yield with % male nodes) = 0.59**



Table 42.  Stage 4 summer slicer trial - disease ratings (cultigens ranked by 
anthracnose resistance)z.
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           Cultivar            Seed
Rank        or line           source        Anthracnose
_________________________________________________________________________________
 1    Poinsett 76        Cornell               4.0
 2    Sprint 440         Asgrow Seed           5.7
 3    K94-624            Sakata                6.0
 4    Dasher II          Petoseed              6.0
 5    Daytona            Petoseed              6.0
 6    Indy               Petoseed              6.0
 7    HMX-3421           Harris-Moran          6.0

 8    Lightning(1701)    Asgrow Seed           6.3
 9    HMX-1433           Harris-Moran          6.3
10    Cyclone            Asgrow Seed           6.3
11    FMX-5056           Ferry-Morse           6.7
12    FMX-5057           Ferry-Morse           6.7
13    Sun-3718           SunSeeds              6.7
14    Ashley             Check                 6.7

15    Thunder(1700)      Asgrow Seed           7.0
16    HMX-0431           Harris-Moran          7.0
17    Marketmore 76      Cornell               7.3
18    Straight 8         Check                 7.7
19    Sun-3720           SunSeeds              8.0
_________________________________________________________________________________
                         LSD (5%)              1.5
                         Mean                  6.4
                         CV (%)               14.0
_________________________________________________________________________________
zDisease rated 0 to 9 (0=none, 1-2=trace, 3-4=slight, 5-6=moderate, 7-8=advanced, 
9=plant dead).
Correlation (marketable yield with anthracnose rating) = -0.20NS



Table 43.  Stage 4 summer slicer trial - selection indexes cultigens 
ranked by SWI1)z.
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                                          Simple weighted     Average rank
           Cultivar           Seed            indexes           indexes
Rank        or line          source        SWI1     SWI2     ARI1     ARI2
_________________________________________________________________________________
 1    K94-624            Sakata             5.2     5.3       4.3      5.1
 2    Daytona            Petoseed           5.0     4.8       4.9      6.1
 3    HMX-0431           Harris-Moran       4.5     4.9       6.8      7.4
 4    Sprint 440         Asgrow Seed        4.4     4.9       7.4      7.1
 5    Dasher II          Petoseed           4.3     4.2       8.8      9.0
 6    Thunder(1700)      Asgrow Seed        4.2     4.3       9.7      9.6
 7    FMX-5056           Ferry-Morse        3.8     4.2      11.2     10.5

 8    Indy               Petoseed           3.8     4.2       7.8      8.2
 9    FMX-5057           Ferry-Morse        3.8     4.4       9.7      9.0
10    Poinsett 76        Cornell            3.7     3.7       9.0      9.0
11    Sun-3718           SunSeeds           3.5     4.1      11.7     10.5
12    HMX-3421           Harris-Moran       3.4     4.0       8.3      8.7
13    Lightning(1701)    Asgrow Seed        3.4     4.0      12.2     11.2
14    HMX-1433           Harris-Moran       3.3     3.7       8.6      9.1

15    Cyclone            Asgrow Seed        3.0     4.0      10.9     10.5
16    Marketmore 76      Cornell            2.6     3.3      13.1     13.3
17    Sun-3720           SunSeeds           2.5     3.2      14.3     14.3
18    Ashley             Check              2.4     2.6      14.7     15.1
19    Straight 8         Check              2.0     2.2      16.6     16.3
_________________________________________________________________________________
                         LSD (5%)           1.5     1.3       3.3      3.3
                         Mean               3.6     4.0      10.0     10.0
                         CV (%)            25.0    20.0      20.0     20.1
_________________________________________________________________________________
zSWI is simple weighted index calculated from the performance of a cultigen for 
yield; earliness; fruit shape, seedcell size and overall impression; and disease 
resistance.  The index is calculated with 2 different methods of weighting each 
trait (10 is best, 1 is worst).
ARI is the average ranking of each cultigen for yield, earliness, fruit quality and 
disease resistance.  The index is calculated with 2 different sets of secondary 
traits added in with the primary traits (1 is best).
Correlation (marketable yield with SWI1) = 0.97**
Correlation (marketable yield with ARI1) = -0.49**