Wilt-Free Tomato Trees Inducted at University of Western Australia
Researchers at the University of Western Australia Institute of Agriculture showcased wilt resistant tomato hybrids in experiments led by Professor B J Underwood and A J Millington. The hybrids, bred from Pearl vty and Rey de Los nos, show vigor and early yields though no variety offers complete spotted wilt resistance. Publicity noted high yields on low fertility soil, with potential benefits for home gardens and commercial growers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Western
Institute
Rey de Losnos
A. J. Millington
Western Australia
Mr. Finlay
Finlay
Tie
Rrea
High yielding hybrid shows wilt resistance in tests
A tomato hybrid with 90 fat yield demonstrated resistance to spotted wilt. Tests plan to confirm resistance and assess whether observed vigor was due to genetics or chance, with further trials to verify purity of parent lines.
Local growers study wilt resistant tomato varieties in district
District agricultural adviser Mr. C L Throssell reports keen interest from local growers in K W Finlay of the Institute of Agriculture as he develops a spotted wilt resistant tomato variety at Tumate. Finlay also tests fusarium wilt resistance and hybrid vigor with crosses from Geraldton and South American stock, with field trials led by A Corratt at Moongoonooka and T Fitzgerald at Wenthellt. Additional crosses from W Cass Smith are tested for resistance, while the district inspector F H Herbert grows four new crosses for evaluation.
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K. W. Finlay
Institute of Agriculture
Tumate
Thrive
Einhyad
Department of Agriculture
Throssell
Finlay
Geraldton
Gairden
A. Corrattt
Moongoonooka
T. Fitzgerald
Wenthellt
Thessell
Fiett
America
Growern
FH. Herbert
W. Cass Smith
Moon Arrives at Inlaws as Sea Duty Threatens Plans
A prospective bride returns to her inlaws to be greeted by a weary matriarch and a tense household. The scene focuses on Mrs Agatha Carroll and her daughters in law as military duty casts a shadow over family life. The excerpt hints at romance, duty, and social pressure within a Bavarian wartime setting.
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Nerdime le Suu
Uteger
Agatha Carroll
Meyer
Rete
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