SW Carousel

Pea

Variety Description

Variety used for comparison: 'Carneval'

Summary: ‘SW Carousel' flowers slightly earlier than ‘Carneval'. The pod of ‘SW Carousel' is smaller than ‘Carneval'. ‘SW Carousel' has a stronger curvature of the pod than ‘Carneval'. ‘SW Carousel' has better powdery mildew resistance than ‘Carneval'.

Description:

PLANT: stem fasciation absent, green, no anthocyanin colouration, semi-leafless, flowers early to mid season, very early maturity

STEM: medium vine length

STIPULE: normal, absence of rabbit eared, green, waxy, small to medium size, sparse flecking

FLOWERS: white, small to medium size, one to two per node

POD: medium length and width, weak concave curvature, blunt distal part, green, parchment present, medium number of ovules, light green immature seeds
SEED: simple starch grain, yellow, round shape, smooth, small to medium size

AGRONOMY: strong lodging resistance, high yielding

QUALITY: below average protein content

DISEASE: resistant to powdery mildew (Erysiphe polygoni)

Origin & Breeding History: ‘SW Carousel' whose experimental number is SW 995848, was developed by Svalof Weibull AB, Svalov, Sweden. The original cross took place in 1995. A pedigree breeding method was used. The variety originates from a single plant selection in the F5 generation. Selection criteria included yield, semi-leafless trait, stalk stiffness, seed colour and early maturity.

Tests & Trials: Trials were conducted in the summers of 2004 and 2006 in Aberdeen, Saskatchewan. Plots consisted of 8 rows spaced 15 cm apart with a row length of 6 metres. There were 2 replicates arranged in a RCB design.

Comparison tables for 'SW Carousel' with reference variety 'Carneval'

Pod length (mm)

Pod width (mm)

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Pea: 'SW Carousel' (bottom) with reference variety 'Carneval' (top)