Seminis Product Guide

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1 Seminis Product Guide 2016/2017 Australia

2 Contents Brassica Broccoli...5 Cauliflower...6 Cucurbits Cantaloupe & Honeydew...9 Rootstock...11 Seedless Watermelon...11 Zucchini...11 Cucumber...12 Large Seed Sweet Corn...17 Beans...18 Leafy Spinach...21 Lettuce...23 Capsicum & Chilli Capsicum & Chilli...27 Root & Bulb Onions...35 Tomato Open Field Tomato...41 Protected Unheated Tomato...43 Eggplant Eggplant...47 Technical Information Resistances...48 Seed Quality...52 Quality Assurance...53 Contacts Contact Details...55 Every day for 150 years, Seminis has worked to empower our growers by improving the vegetables they grow and providing solutions to their toughest challenges. Today we are the world s largest developer and marketer of vegetable seeds. But reaching this milestone hasn t been an easy journey. It s a painstaking process that requires patience and the belief that every generation can be better than the last. At Seminis, we re constantly thinking of the next generation. Not just the next generation of seeds, but the next generation of growers and families all over the world. Cover image: Capogreco Family, Melon Growers, Waroona, WA De Ruiter is Monsanto s heated protected-culture vegetable brand. If you would like more information on De Ruiter varieties, please call or visit Successful farming requires a high degree of skill. The performance of seed and crops are greatly impacted by numerous factors and conditions beyond the control of Monsanto, including, among other things, environmental conditions, such as sunlight, moisture, temperature, and soil composition; adverse weather conditions, such as drought, excessive rainfall, high wind; pests, diseases, and individual farming practices. The purchaser and/or user of this seed assumes all risks that these factors and conditions will adversely impact the performance of the seed and crop produced from the seed. Copyright 2016 Monsanto Australia Limited All Rights Reserved. Seminis is a registered trademark of Monsanto Technology LLC, Monsanto Australia Limited licensee.

3 BRASSICA 5 Broccoli I choose Seminis because they have the best varieties. They grow quickly and they re easy to harvest. Seminis grower BC1691 BC1691 has an attractive high domed head positioned well in the plant for an easy harvest. This product has made a very strong impression with growers who have transplanted in Victoria from November 15. Colour: Head shape: Bead size: Season: Maturity: Uniform: Green High dome Fine Transition weeks Very uniform OTHER BROCCOLI VARIETIES MATURITY (WEEKS) SEASON HEAD SHAPE BEAD SIZE Transition High dome Fine BC1691 BC1691 has an attractive high domed head positioned well in the plant for an early harvest. This product has made a very strong impression with growers who have transplanted in Victoria from November 15. IRONMAN Transition Dome Fine to medium A dark green, heavy and firm head, Ironman is versatile, high quality and works well in transition harvest periods Cool Dome Fine to medium LEGACY Legacy is a reliable, cool season-type. It is strong, uniform and has early vigour in the cold. Legacy has fine-beaded, domed-shaped heads with dark green colour and good stem thickness and yield. BRASSICA STEEL Transition High dome Fine This dark green, high-domed variety is sure to make an impression in the supermarkets. It s popular amongst many growers because it s not only high yielding and rich in colour, it s also easy to harvest.

4 6 BRASSICA BRASSICA 7 Cauliflower OTHER CAULIFLOWER VARIETIES MATURITY (WEEKS) SEASON CURD COLOUR PLANT VIGOUR 10 Transition Brilliant white Strong NEW TO TRIAL SV1473AC (Curdivex) Part of the new Curdivex range of cauliflowers, SV1473AC has less wrapping making it easy to harvest, while keeping a bright, white curd. The Curdivex varieties have an open frame which does not require covering like other varieties and although the variety is more exposed to sunlight than traditional varieties, the curd stays white. Due to the open frame it makes it easy to identify when the crop is ready as the curd is easily visible. SV1473AC (CURDIVEX) NEW TO TRIAL Part of the new Curdivex range of cauliflowers, SV1473AC has less wrapping making it easy to harvest, while keeping a bright, white curd. The Curdivex varieties have an open frame which does not require covering like other varieties and although the variety is more exposed to sunlight than traditional varieties, the curd stays white. Due to the open frame it makes it easy to identify when the crop is ready as the curd is easily visible Cool White Strong Colour: Plant vigour: Brilliant white Strong SV5982AC NEW VARIETY SV5982AC is a new introduction to our cauliflower range in the week maturity class. SV5982AC produces a plant that is erect and offers good curd protection. With excellent curd weight and overall quality, this variety has impressed growers in trial. A true winter cauliflower. Season: Transition Winter White Strong Maturity: 10 weeks SV5965AC There s little wonder why SV5965AC is a leading choice for many growers. It matures three weeks faster than other varieties, its strong frame protects itself from the elements and it has a curd that s large and dense. SV5965AC is perfect for both the fresh and processing markets. SV5982AC Warm White Medium NEW VARIETY SV5982AC is a new introduction to our cauliflower range in the week maturity class. SV5982AC produces a plant that is erect and offers good curd protection. With excellent curd weight and overall quality, this variety has impressed growers in trial. A true winter cauliflower suited for fresh market and retail. CHARLOTTE Uniform, early and regular maturing, Charlotte is best suited to warmer regions. It has a vigorous and erect plant habit producing firm and heavy curds Warm White Medium to strong Colour: Plant vigour: White Strong DISCOVERY Discovery has a tall and erect frame with good curd cover. It produces large, heavy, smooth curds and is suitable for both for summer/autumn harvest in cool areas and late autumn/winter harvest in warmer areas. Season: Cool Transition White Medium to strong Maturity: weeks DONNER Donner has a tall, erect frame providing excellent cover. Mid-maturity for transitional periods. SV5965AC There s little wonder why SV5965AC is a leading choice for many growers. It matures three weeks faster than other varieties in its timeslot, its strong frame protects itself from the elements and it has a curd that s large and dense. SV5965AC is perfect for both the fresh and processing markets. TA JERA 14 Transition White Medium to strong Maturing in 14 weeks, Tajera has a strong plant habit, excellent cover and produces deep heavy white dense curds. Tajera is suited for spring harvest in southern regions and should be tested where bacterial soft rot is an issue. 16 Cool White Fine to medium Colour: Plant vigour: White Strong APPIA Appia is a 16-week maturing winter variety with exceptional plant vigour. The large frame size produces well wrapped smooth curds that are dense, heavy and very white. Season: Winter Maturity: weeks

5 CUCURBITS 9 Cantaloupe & Honeydew Seminis has revitalised its portfolio of cantaloupes and honeydews to ensure they still deliver the strong agronomic performance growers require, but become more appealing to consumers. Expect brighter flesh colour and more flavour in this refreshed generation of market-favourite melons. NEW TO TRIAL Don David (SV3394MF) Don David has demonstrated excellent performance in trials in Australia and the US. It is very sweet, with a brix of around 14 degrees. It is easy to grow with good plant vigour and fruit coverage, and the fruit is uniform and has an attractive netting and vivid orange fruit colour. Excels under warm growing conditions and is an excellent melon for export. Maturity: Vine Vigour: Fruit Size: Fruit Shape: Internal Fruit Colour: Late Strong Average 2kg Round to slightly oval Dark orange Fom: 0,1,2 SV6239MF SV6239MF is the first in Seminis new pipeline of sweeter, firmer melons developed to delight consumers while still delivering the agronomic benefits growers expect. It has an attractive colour, sweet flavour and a firm flesh. SV6239MF is suitable for the domestic market. Maturity: Mid-late Vine Vigour: Very strong Fruit Size: 1.8 2kg in preferred timeslot Fruit Shape: Round to slightly oval CUCURBITS Internal Fruit Colour: Dark orange HR Fom: 0,1,2, IR Ag

6 10 CUCURBITS CUCURBITS 11 OTHER MELON VARIETIES MATURITY VINE VIGOUR FRUIT SIZE (kg) FRUIT SHAPE INTERNAL FRUIT COLOUR DISEASE RESISTANCES Rootstock CANTALOUPE DON DAVID (SV3394MF) Late Strong Average 2 Round to slightly oval Dark orange Fom: 0, 1, 2 Don David has demonstrated excellent fruit shape in trials in Australia and the US. It is very sweet, with a brix of around 14 degrees. It is easy to grow with good plant vigour and fruit coverage, and the fruit has an attractive netting and vivid orange fruit colour. VARIETY RS841 Interspecific squash hybrid rootstock suitable for watermelon and melon grafting. Easy grafting and the ability to grow in stressful conditions makes RS841 the benchmark for the cucurbit rootstock market. HR Fom:0 2/Foc:1,2/ Fon:1,2/Forc/Ps IR Vd/Ma/Mi/Mj/Rs HARDROCK SV6239MF CLASSIQUE Late Strong Round to slightly oval Dark orange Hard Rock is a western shipper melon that excels under warm season growing conditions. Hard Rock has crisp flesh, a small seed cavity and fantastic internal colour. Growers also love it because it has unprecedented field holding ability. An excellent melon for export. Mid-late Very strong 1.8 2kg in preferred timeslot Round to slightly oval Dark orange HR Fom: 0,1,2, IR Ag SV6239MF is the first in Seminis new pipeline of sweeter, firmer melons developed to delight consumers while still delivering the agronomic benefits growers expect. It has an attractive colour, sweet flavour and a firm flesh. SV6239MF is suitable for the domestic market. HONEYDEW AND SPECIALTY MELON Mid Strong Round Green HR Fom:0,2 IR Px:1 Classique is a very firm, crisp, green-fleshed melon. It produces consistent good yields of high quality fruit under warm growing conditions. A standard melon for export. Seedless Watermelon Sweet Trick is firmer, redder and looks fresher on the shelf. It s what the industry has been asking for. Jerome Bernier, Seminis Watermelon Breeder Sweet Trick This compact, juicy watermelon is small in size but big on appeal. With its smaller size, seedless red flesh and sweet taste, Sweet Trick appeals to the modern consumer s tastes and shopping habits. Packed with flavour and weighing 5 7kg, it s an easy-to-handle, fridge-friendly melon. Sweet Trick provides reliable yields and matures nearly a week earlier than larger melons, increasing on-farm productivity. Mid Strong Oval Green Season: Summer GLACIER Glacier produces oval, medium-to-large fruit with excellent external appearance. It is a white-skinned honeydew with crisp, green flesh. Vigour: Colour: Strong Deep Red Mid Medium Round to oval White Fruit Size: 5 7kg EL PASO A yellow-skinned honeydew with large fruit and crisp white flesh. A high yielding melon. Fruit Shape: Round to oval SV7484MA Medium late Strong Round to slightly oval Dark orange HR Fom: 0,1;Ag; MNSV IR Gc; Px 1,2,5,3.5 SV7484MA has a medium-high vigour and good leaf coverage to protect the fruit from sunburn. Fruits have a bright yellow skin, are round to elongated without net, with excellent uniformity. The flesh is orange with crispy texture and excellent taste. Zucchini HR Anthracnose (Race) Co, IR Fusarium Wilt Race 1 Fon An increasing number of growers are grafting watermelon and cantaloupe onto rootstock. Grafted watermelon and cantaloupe provide growers with protection against soil borne pathogens and increased yield. All rootstock is now under the De Ruiter brand. VARIETY CONGO REGAL BLACK IMPROVED SV3451YG Congo is a high-yielding, warm-season variety. It has a strong open plant, with cylindrical glossy dark green fruit and small blossom end scar. Glossy, dark green with fine speckles, Regal Black Improved has good fruit length and a vigorous plant. SV3451YG has an erect plant habit that produces cylindrical, straight, and uniform ripening fruit. It offers high yield potential and matures early providing the opportunity to maximise income.

7 12 CUCURBITS CUCURBITS 13 Cucumber OTHER CUCUMBER VARIETIES RESISTANCES UNHEATED AFL (cm) HARVEST I have worked with Seminis for many years. Both myself and other growers that I work with choose Seminis because it provides consistent products that deliver on promises. Tony Hatem, T&W Greenhouse, New South Wales SV0091CE NEW VARIETY CONTINENTAL CUCUMBER HR CVYV, IR CYSDV/Px 31 Winter spring SV0091CE is a cool-weather, Lebanese cucumber suited to protected/unheated environments. It is a vigorous, healthy plant with resistance to Powdery Mildew and is strong against cold stripes. It fills its fruit well and creates an attractive dark green shape with very little neck, providing you with a great-looking, marketable crop. LEBANESE CUCUMBER SV0091CE HR Px Late autumn and winter NEW VARIETY This winter cucumber keeps its cool against cold stripes and powdery mildew. Variety: SV0091CE HIBA PS64 Hiba is a high-yielding, vigorous variety with a very strong recovery. An ideal variety for a winter harvest, with sowing from early April to early June. HR WMV/ZYMV/Ccu/Px, IR PRSV Autumn and winter Crop: Cucumber High-yielding autumn and winter harvest cucumber. Type: Time slot: Continental for protected, unheated environments HR CVYV IR CYSDV/Px Transplant mid April late July DIDIM HR PX, IR CVYV Late autumn, early spring There are lots of reasons why Didim has been a popular choice for many years. It can be planted early spring and late autumn, and has a cropping period of up to five months. Didim also has moderate vigour of the main stem and strong lateral development. Advantages: Vigourous and strong plant habit and root system. Ability to fill its fruit well. Very little to no neck. Resistant to Powdery Mildew. Strong against cold stripes. JANA IR Px 18 Autumn Winter Jana is a cold-tolerant Lebanese cucumber with good fruit shape and colour. It offers growers a productive solution over the winter period. It has intermediate resistance to Powdery Mildew. HR Px, IR CMV/CVYV Spring summer Jazeel High-quality, Lebanese cucumber for spring planting. The plant is moderately vigorous and develops short laterals. Fruits are dark green and slender, and have a nice gloss. JAZEEL Jazeel has a vigorous plant with a strong stem and medium lateral development, for harvesting in spring to summer in unheated greenhouses. This multiple fruiting variety has dark, cylindrical fruit. HR Px, IR CMV/CVYV Late autumn and winter MASCOT Mascot has a strong vigorous main stem, and laterals. It is single fruited on the main stem with one to two fruit on the laterals. Harvest in the late autumn and winter. Fruit are cylindrical and are produced early in high numbers. Variety: Jazeel HR Px, IR CMV/CVYV Summer Crop: Type: Cucumber Lebanese cucumber for protected, unheated and semi-heated crops MONTANA Montana is a moderately vigorous variety with short laterals. It has an open plant with small leaves, harvesting in the summer. Fruit are dark and cylindrical. Montana sets multiple fruit per node and produces high numbers early in the season. HR PX IR CMV/CVYV CUCUMBER, SLICER Time slot: Plant: August October HR Ccu/Px, IR CMV/Cca Late spring, autumn Advantages Vigorous, balanced vegetative growth habit. Multi fruiting variety with two to three fruits/node. Glossy dark green medium-sized fruit 17 19cm. Consistent marketable quality with excellent shelf life. KENIA Slicer cucumber suitable for year-round plantings in unheated greenhouses. Strong plant vigour with excellent endurance. Produces long dark green fruits averaging 20 22cm in length. Good fruit setting and re-growth ability. Intermediate resistance to powdery mildew.

8 14 CUCURBITS CUCURBITS 15 Cucurbits Growing Calendar Melons & Watermelon PRODUCT JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC NORTH QUEENSLAND SWEET TRICK HARD ROCK CLASSIQUE GLACIER EL PASO SV7484MA CENTRAL QUEENSLAND SWEET TRICK HARD ROCK GLACIER EL PASO SV7484MA NEW SOUTH WALES, VICTORIA, SOUTH AUSTRALIA, SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND, SOUTH WESTERN AUSTRALIA SWEET TRICK HARD ROCK CLASSIQUE GLACIER EL PASO SV6239MF SV7484MA NORTH WESTERN AUSTRALIA AND NORTHERN TERRITORY SWEET TRICK HARD ROCK Cucumbers On-farm direct seed or transplant PRODUCT JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC SOUTH AUSTRALIA (VIRGINIA) SV0091CE DIDIM SV5345CB MONTANA MASCOT JAZEEL PS 64 NEW SOUTH WALES (SYDNEY BASIN) SV0091CE DIDIM MONTANA MASCOT JANA JAZEEL KENIA HIBA PS 64 SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND SV0091CE DIDIM MONTANA MASCOT JAZEEL PS 64 NORTHERN TERRITORY (DARWIN) SV0091CE MONTANA JAZEEL KENIA

9 LARGE SEED 17 Sweet Corn Passion is a yellow sweet corn that has shown outstanding performance across Australia and excellent eating quality. Kendell Hellewell, Monsanto, Sweet Corn Breeder VARIETY KERNEL COLOUR AVERAGE COB SIZE (cm) RESISTANCES EX Bicolour 19x5 HR RpG+RP1D IR Pst/Et A cylindrical cob with good husk cover and colour. The cob is heavy and has a tidy row pattern with good kernel colour differentiability. The plant is strong and shows good resistance to lodging. PASSION Yellow 21x5 HR Rpd** IR Pst/Et Passion matures approximately 81 days after planting. It is a medium-large sized sweet corn. Yellow 21x5 HR RpG SC1336 SC1336 is a main-season, fresh market, high-quality sweet corn hybrid. It delivers good green husk cover and colour, plus good tip fill. LARGE SEED

10 18 LARGE SEED Beans Seminis means service because the people I work with are always ready, in the field. North America Seminis grower VARIETY PLANT HABIT AVERAGE POD LENGTH (cm) SIEVE SIZE COLOUR RESISTANCES SYBARIS NEW VARIETY EXCALIBUR VALENTINO Upright Dark green HR BCMV/Ua Sybaris produces beans with a good length pod and small sieve. The bush is of medium height so resists lodging but holds the pods off the ground. Sybaris holds well on the plant. Upright 13 3 Dark green Suitable for the fresh market, Excalibur is dark green in colour and produces 13cm long high-quality pods. Upright Dark green HR BCMV/Cl:55 IR Psp:2 HR BCMV IR Ua:38,90 Valentino is a dark green-coloured bean with very straight pods that are positioned well for mechanical harvesting. A relatively compact plant, with a semi-concentrated set and excellent heat tolerance. Upright Yellow BCMV (HR); Psp (IR) GOLD MINE Gold Mine is a highly attractive wax bean that performs well for frozen and canned processing. It has long, attractive pods, a good yield potential and consistent quality. SV1003GF NEW TO TRIAL Upright Yellow TBC Heavy yielding wax bean suitable for machine harvest. Pods stay yellow without greening. BEAN INDOOR CLIMBING POLO Climbing 22x2.5 Pale green HR BCMV Polo is a nice, tender and slender pod with a pale green colour and good shelf life.

11 LEAFY 21 Spinach Seminis is one of the leading companies in the world on spinach. Their varieties work well with our growing conditions and give us a longer window for harvesting. Their shelf life has proven to be very good for all the Seminis varieties we grow. Peter Covino, Covino Farms VIC SV6203VB This variety has a round, semi-savoy, medium green leaf. Exceptional uniformity in leaf shape, size and height. As the variety is quite thick this contributes to a high yield. Works well from the shoulder right through the winter. Vigour (scale 1:10): 8 Leaf shape: Smoothness: Leaf Colour: Round Semi-savoy Medium Green Resistance: HR Pfs:1 13, 15 Usage: Baby leaf SV2994VC This dark green, flat leaf variety has medium thickness delivering a good yield. We have seed great uniformity in leaf size and shape. This variety has similar characteristics to earlier Seminis variety Palaos and can be considered an ideal replacement. Vigour (scale 1:10): 5 Leaf shape: Smoothness: Leaf Colour: Round Smooth Dark Green Resistance: HR Pfs:1 13, 15 Usage: Baby leaf LEAFY

12 22 LEAFY LEAFY 23 OTHER SPINACH VARIETIES VIGOUR SCALE: 1 = LOW 10 = HIGH LEAF SHAPE SMOOTHNESS LEAF COLOUR RESISTANCES USAGE OTHER SPINACH VARIETIES VIGOUR SCALE: 1 = LOW 10 = HIGH LEAF SHAPE SMOOTHNESS LEAF COLOUR RESISTANCES USAGE SV6203VB 8 Round Semi-savoy Medium green HR Pfs: 1 13, 15 Baby leaf This variety has a round, semi-savoy, medium green leaf. Exceptional uniformity in leaf shape, size and height. As the variety is quite thick this contributes to a high yield. Works well from the shoulder right through the winter. SV3523VC 10 Oriental Smooth Dark green HR Pfs: 1 11, 13, 16 SV3523VC has healthy and attractive leaves with good bolting tolerance and an erect leaf habit. Baby leaf and bunching SV2994VC 5 Round Smooth Dark green HR Pfs: 1 13, 15, 16 Baby leaf This dark green, flat leaf variety has medium thickness delivering a good yield. We have seen great uniformity in leaf size and shape. This variety has similar characteristics to earlier Seminis variety Palaos and can be considered an ideal replacement. SV3580VC 6 Oval Smooth Dark green HR Pfs: 1 13, 15, 16 Baby leaf and bunching SV3580VC a reliable and versatile, smooth leaf spinach. This variety is ideal for both bunching and baby leaf markets. With an upright plant habit this is a convenient alternative that offers good yield between seasons. NIGHTHAWK 10 Oval to slightly pointed Semi-savoy Medium green HR Pfs: 1 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16 Nighthawk has extremely good yield potential. It has an upright habit, producing semi-savoyed leaves that are medium green in colour. Baby leaf MENORCA MOLOKAI RS RS SV1846VC 1 Round Savoy Dark green HR Pfs: 1 7, 9, 13, 15, 16 Proven performance when the heat is on. A mid-summer spinach variety that offers excellent yield. Baby leaf and bunching 6 Round Smooth Dark green HR Pfs: 1 13,15 Baby leaf Molokai is an ideal replacement for the spinach variety Palaos. 8 Round Semi-savoy Dark green HR Pfs: 1 10 IR Cd/Cv/Sb Baby leaf RS s leaves are dark green, round shaped and semi-savoy. Vigorous and fast growing, RS is best suited for the winter timeslot and is suitable for baby leaf. 8 Oriental Smooth Dark green HR Pfs: 1 11, 13, 15, 16 Baby leaf and bunching RS is a fast maturing, easy harvest winter variety. It is quick to reach maturity under cold conditions and is suitable for both the bunching and baby leaf market. 8 Oval to slightly pointed Smooth Dark green HR Pfs: races 1 14, 16 SV1846VC is a thick leaf spinach variety, which increases yield. The variety produces uniformly shaped and sized leaves, which are suitable for both baby and bunching lines. SV1846VC has improved downy mildew resistance (1 14). Baby leaf and bunching Lettuce It s important to keep listening to what s happening locally in the small communities. But Seminis will listen and I hope they always keep doing that to the small grower in local places. Bart Dekker, Dutch Seminis grower VARIETY SEASON RESISTANCES BUBBA Winter variety Bubba is an iceberg lettuce that is suitable for winter production for both the fresh and processing market. SV2146VB 3 Round Semi-savoy Dark green SV2146VB is a semi-savoy baby leaf variety ideal for ease of harvest. HR Pfs: 1 13, 15, 16 Baby leaf CARTAGANOVA Warm to cool HR Bl:1 16,19,21,23 A large vanguard-type lettuce. Cartaganova has a flat base without ribs and dark green leaves. 3 Round erect Semi-savoy Dark green HR Pfs: 1 13, 15, 16 Baby leaf Warm HR Bl:2,6,14 SV2157VB SV2157VB really shines all summer long. The variety has excellent thickness, uniformity and field-holding ability. With very dark glossy leaves and a good yield potential this is an attractive variety that adapts very well to a summer production. RAIDER Raider is highly adaptable and a reliable market standard lettuce variety. It has a large frame with good cover.

13 24 LEAFY LEAFY 25 Spinach Growing Calendar PRODUCT JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC VICTORIA MOLOKAI SV2146VB SV2157VB SV3523VC RS SV3580VC SV6203VB SV2994VC WESTERN AUSTRALIA MENORCA MOLOKAI RS SV1820VC SV1846VC SV2146VB SV2157VB SV3523VC RS SV3580VC SV6203VB SV2994VC SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND MOLOKAI Sowing PRODUCT JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC SV3523VC RS SV3580VC SV6203VB SV2994VC Quick Reference: Spinach Disease Resistance Guide VARIETY TYPE PACKAGE WINDOW NIGHTHAWK Savoy Pf: (1 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16), Sb (S), Fo ( ) Early PALAOS Smooth Pf: (1 10, 15), Sb (IR), Fo (IR) Early RS Savoy Pf: (1 10, 15), Sb (IR), Fo ( ) Early SV3319VC Smooth Pf: (1 14, 16), Sb (IR), Fo ( ) Early SV3523VC Smooth Pf: (1 11, 13, 15, 16), Cd (R), Cv (IR), Sb (IR), Fo (R) Early SV3719VB Savoy Pf: (1 13, 15), Sb (R), Fo (S) Early SV6203VB Savoy Pf: (1 13, 15), Sb (IR), Fo ( ) Early MOLOKAI Smooth Pf: (1 13, 15), Sb (S), Fo (R) Mid Early SV2146VC Savoy Pf: (1 13, 15, 16), Sb (S), Fo ( ) Mid Early SV2994VC Smooth Pf: (1 14, 16), Sb ( ), Fo ( ) Mid Early RS Oriental Pf: (1 11, 13, 15, 16), Cd (HR), Cv (S), Sb (S), Fo (IR) Mid Early SV4006VA Oriental Pf: (1 11, 13, 15, 16), Cd ( ), Cv (S), Sb (S), Fo ( ) Mid Early MENORCA Savoy Pf: (1 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16), Sb ( ), Fo (IR) Mid Late SV1846VC Smooth Pf: (1 14, 16), Sb (S), Fo ( ) Mid Late SV2157VB Savoy Pf: (1 13, 15, 16), Sb (S), Fo ( ) Mid Late SV3580VC Smooth Pf: (1 13, 15, 16), Sb ( ), Fo (HR) Mid Late SV1820VC Smooth Pf: (1 14, 16), Sb (R), Fo ( ) Late NIGHTHAWK SV1820VC SV1846VC SV2146VB SV2157VB

14 CAPSICUM & CHILLI 27 Capsicum & Chilli There is peace of mind with Seminis varieties. We don t have diseases and viruses coming in and taking our plants out. Angelo Didone, Bundaberg QLD NEW VARIETY Maximinus (SV4856PB) Maximinus has been bred specifically for Australian growers who have productivity front-of-mind. Maximinus matures days earlier than other varieties, demonstrating a speedy colour change from green to red. With a greater percentage of fruit able to be harvested in the first cycle and with excellent fruit quality and shape, it provides a high recovery potential of first-grade fruit and gives growers the opportunity to reduce harvest costs. Maximinus has Bacterial Leaf Spot Race 1 5 resistance and is suited to warm production time slots. Earliness: Colour: Length Width: Resistance: Very early Green to red 9cm 9cm HR Xcv 1 5 Tm:0 NEW VARIETY SV9699PB SV9699PB can withstand the heat of the Australian climate. This new capsicum variety has a plant structure that is highly adaptable to hot weather production providing protection to the fruit from lodging and sunburn. The plant also produces high yields, excellent quality and uniform-shaped fruit to help growers increase income potential. This early maturing variety has the added benefit of being resistant to Bacterial Leaf Spot (Xcv) Race 1 5. Earliness: Colour: Length: Width: Early Green to red 10cm 10cm Resistance: HR Xcv 0 5 Tm:0 CAPSICUM & CHILLI

15 28 CAPSICUM & CHILLI CAPSICUM & CHILLI 29 Warlock Warlock is the market leader for blocky capsicum production in Australia for good reasons. It produces consistent heavy green to dark red fruit and has very thick walls. Earliness: Colour: Length: Width: Mid Green to red 10cm 10cm Resistance: HR Xcv:1 3, PVY:O, Tm:0 SV6947PB SV6947PB is suitable for summer and early autumn production in Central Queensland. It has a medium robust plant, with good foliage cover that produces firm, green-deep glossy red fruit. SV6947PB is resistant to Bacterial Spot Race 1 5 and TSWV. Earliness: Early OTHER CAPSICUM AND CHILLI VARIETIES MAXIMINUS (WITH X5R ) NEW VARIETY SV9699PB (WITH X5R ) NEW VARIETY SV6947PB (WITH X5R ) WARLOCK EARLINESS VIGOUR COLOUR Very early CAPSICUM, BLOCKY Strong to very strong FRUIT SIZE (cm) LENGTH WIDTH RESISTANCES Green to red 9 9 HR Tm:0 Xcv 1 5 Very early maturing, high quality green to red blocky pepper. Suited to warm production time-slots with a uniform, speedy colour change. Resistant to Xcv 1 5. Early Strong Green to red HR Tm:0/Xcv 0 5 SV9699PB is highly adaptable to hot weather protecting against lodging and sunburn. This early maturing plant produces high yield, excellent quality and uniform-shaped fruit. Early Strong Green to deep glossy red 10 9 HR Xcv:1 5/Tm:0 IR TSWV SV6947PB is suitable for summer and early autumn production in Central Queensland. It has a medium robust plant, with good foliage cover that produces firm, green-deep glossy red fruit. SV6947PB is resistant to Bacterial Spot Race 1 5 and TSWV. Mid Strong Green to red HR Xcv:1 3/PVY:O/Tm:0 Warlock is the market leader for blocky capsicum production in Australia for good reasons. It produces consistent heavy green to dark red fruit and has very thick walls. Colour: Length: Width: Green to deep glossy red 10cm 9cm HUGO Mid maturing Strong to very strong Green to red HR Tm:0 3 Hugo is highly suited for spring harvest in northern production areas when it is able to set and maintain a uniform blocky shape. Resistance: HR Xcv:1 5/Tm:0, IR TSWV PLATO (WITH X3R ) Mid to late maturing Very strong Green to red HR Xcv:0 3/PVY:0/Tm:0 IR TSWV Plato is an extra large, firm, blocky fruit which produces a high yield. It is a medium to large plant with excellent cover and is suitable for cooler production areas. SANGUINE (WITH X3R ) LIMITED SUPPLY Early Strong Green to red 9 9 HR Tm:0 3/Xcv:0 3 IR TSWV A brilliant red-coloured, uniform, blocky fruit. It is suited to warm season production and has a very fast, even colour change. Bringing the next generation of resistance to Australian growers XR is the abbreviated name for Xanthomonas campestris, commonly known as Bacterial Spot. Infection occurs through plant damage caused by insects and wind driven soil and rain. Warm temperatures and high moisture levels favour disease development. Bacterial spot can spread rapidly and result in defoliation, reduced vigour and unmarketable fruit. The Seminis capsicum range includes varieties with high resistance to Bacterial Spot races. Our latest capsicum varieties (with X5R ), set a new benchmark with high resistance. TYCOON (WITH X3R ) LAPILLO (WITH X3R ) Mid Strong Green to red 9 9 HR PVY:0/Tm:0/Xcv:0 3 Tycoon is an excellent, medium-sized, blocky capsicum with excellent yielding capacity for warm season production periods. CAPSICUM, HALF LONG Mid to late Strong Green to red HR Tm:0/Xcv:1 3 IR TSWV Half-long in length, Lapillo is more suited to cooler conditions. Consistent yield of 19x11cm uniform, four-lobed fruit with high quality.

16 30 CAPSICUM & CHILLI OTHER CAPSICUM AND CHILLI VARIETIES EARLINESS VIGOUR COLOUR FRUIT SIZE (cm) LENGTH WIDTH RESISTANCES SVS ARIES Late Medium Green to red 14 9 HR Tm:0 SVS Aries is a medium-long versatile variety, producing high yields of quality, uniform fruit. CAPSICUM, YELLOW INGOT (WITH X3R ) Early to mid Medium Green to yellow HR Xcv:0 3 Ingot is an early maturity, heat set variety that produces medium-to-large fruit with excellent firmness. CAPSICUM, YELLOW BANANA CUTLASS HOMBRE Mid to late Medium Green to yellow Cutlass is a long, sweet yellow, banana capsicum. Its smooth outer skin makes it attractive to the market place. Cutlass produces excellent yields throughout the growing season. Mid to late Medium Green to yellow Hombre is slightly shorter and straighter than Cutlass, producing excellent fruit quality through until maturity. Hombre produces excellent yields throughout the growing season CHILLI BLISTER (YELLOW BULL HORN TYPE) Mid Strong Green to yellow Blister is a high-yielding summer variety, suitable for low-tech indoor and outdoor production. CHARADE (CHERRY BALL TYPE) Mid Medium Green to red Round HR Tm:0 Charade is a high-yielding cherry (ball) type that produces green to red fruit. SUPER CHILLI (BIRDSEYE TYPE) Mid Medium Deep red Birdseye type. Green to red, very high yielding with continuous fruit setting and smooth skin with thick walls. Super Chilli is 4 5cm long with the fruit size at the shoulder no more than 1cm wide. SURYA (CAYENNE TYPE) RIO DE ORO (SANTA FE TYPE) Mid Strong Deep red Green to very deep red, high yield with continuous fruit setting, smooth skin with thick walls, 14cm long and 1.8cm wide at shoulder. Mid Strong White to orange then red 10 5 HR Tm: P0 This high yielding plant produces conical shaped fruit. Fruit matures white to orange then red, and can be harvested at any stage.

17 32 CAPSICUM & CHILLI CAPSICUM & CHILLI 33 Capsicum Growing Calendar Seeding Transplanting Harvesting PRODUCT JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC PRODUCT JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC NORTH QUEENSLAND VICTORIA MAXIMINUS PLATO SV6947PB SV6947PB SV9699PB NEW SOUTH WALES PLATO WARLOCK CENTRAL QUEENSLAND HUGO WARLOCK WESTERN AUSTRALIA PLATO MAXIMINUS SV6947PB SV6947PB WARLOCK SV9699PB WARLOCK SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND Lockyer Valley PLATO WARLOCK Stanthorpe PLATO WARLOCK

18 ROOT & BULB 35 Onions Seminis onions have one of the most robust root disease packages in the world. We are very excited about the progress we re seeing from the new varieties. These onions will be game-changers and will provide real advantages to growers. Rick Jones, Seminis Onion Breeder NEW VARIETY Ranguru (SV7077NG) Ranguru provides a uniform, globe-shaped bulb with a thin neck and attractive, dark skin. Its suitable to South Australia, Western Australia, and parts of New South Wales and has great storage ability. It has intermediate resistance to Pink Root, securing its yield potential. Open Pollinated/ Hybrid: Season: Skin colour: Hybrid Main Brown IR Pink Root SV7030NS SV7030NS is a short-day red onion hybrid with high yield potential, good bolting tolerance and Pink Root resistance. It is suitable for South Australia and Queensland and produces globe-shaped uniform fruit with shiny red skin. NEW VARIETY Open Pollinated/ Hybrid: Season: Skin colour: Hybrid Main Red IR Pink Root Shrike (SV9463NH) Shrike offers excellent uniformity, even brown skins and strong vigour. It provides resistance against Pink Root to mitigate yield losses. It suits the main/late planting slot across South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania. NEW VARIETY ROOT & BULB Open Pollinated/ Hybrid: Season: Skin colour: Hybrid Late Brown IR Pink Root

19 36 ROOT & BULB ROOT & BULB 37 NEW VARIETY Akamaru Akamaru is an extra early short-day onion hybrid which produces a high percentage of uniform globe-shaped bulbs with an attractive medium dark skin. Outstanding vigour and resistance to Pink Root and Fusarium Basal Rot give potential for big yields. OTHER VARIETIES OP HYBRID COLOUR SEASON SHAPE STORAGE REGION RED ONION Dark red Late season Globe shape êêêê SA Open Pollinated/ Hybrid: Season: Hybrid Extra early EX EX s high yield puts it high on the popularity list. It s a main season, long-day red onion with an erect plant. Bulbs are round in shape with dark red skin and excellent internal colour. It has excellent storage ability. Skin colour: Medium brown IR Pink Root PEREZ Brown Early to main High Globe êêêêê Southern Regions, MIA Early season, golden brown export onion with excellent storage potential, vigorous tops, high yield of large round bulbs with excellent uniformity. SV7030NS NEW VARIETY Red Main Globe êêê SA, QLD, WA & NSW SV7030NS is a short-day red onion hybrid with high yield potential, good bolting tolerance and Pink Root resistance. It is suitable for South Australia and Queensland and produces globe-shaped uniform fruit with shiny red skin. OTHER VARIETIES OP HYBRID COLOUR SEASON SHAPE STORAGE REGION BROWN ONION Brown Main Bulb êêêêê SA, WA & NSW RANGURU Ranguru provides a uniform, globe-shaped bulb with a thin neck and attractive, dark skin. Its suitable to South Australia, Western Australia, and parts of New South Wales and is ideally suited for export. It has intermediate resistance to Pink Root, securing its yield potential. Brown Late Bulb êêêê SA, WA & TAS SHRIKE Shrike offers excellent uniformity, even brown skins and strong vigour. It provides resistance against Pink Root to mitigate yield losses. It suits the main/late planting slot across South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania. Medium brown Extra early Globe ê SEQ, SA, MIA AKAMARU Akamaru produces a high percentage of uniform globe-shaped bulbs with an attractive medium dark scale. Outstanding vigour and resistance to Pink Root and Fusarium Basal Rot give potential for big yields. Brown Extra early Flat globe êê SA AYOBA This hybrid yellow onion has flat globe-shaped bulbs and dark skin. It s suitable for mechanical harvest and has intermediate resistance to Fusarium basal rot. SEMINIS EPLK Brown Early Globe êêêêê Southern Regions, MIA May and Ryan EPLK is an early creamgold for early season production. May and Ryan EPLK has excellent uniformity storage. WAIKATO Brown Main to late Globe êêêê Southern Regions and MIA Creamgold hybrid for mid to late season. Good storage export type with shorter growing time. Resistant to Foc.

20 38 ROOT & BULB Onion Growing Calendar Sowing Harvesting PRODUCT APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC JAN FEB MAR SOUTH AUSTRALIA, WESTERN AUSTRALIA, NEW SOUTH WALES & VICTORIA AKAMARU AYOBA EX PEREZ RANGURU SEMINIS EPLK SHRIKE SV7030NS WAIKATO QUEENSLAND & NORTHERN TERRITORY AKAMARU SV7030NS TASMANIA EX PEREZ SEMINIS EPLK SHRIKE WAIKATO

21 TOMATO 41 Open Field Tomato The fruit can be picked later due to the firmness of the redder fruit...we can pick with more colour, therefore adding to the taste of the tomato. Craig Brakley, Bowen, North Queensland NEW VARIETY SV0215TH SV0215TH is an ideal complement to Lava as late autumn, mid winter and spring variety for North and Central Queensland. SV0215TH produces g deep-oblate shaped fruit that are firm, red in colour and strong against weather marking. This hybrid has a powerful plant habit and is resistant to F3, TYLCV and TSWV. Type: Shape & colour: Indeterminate round tomato Deep oblate/red when mature Weight: g Diameter: Season: 65 75mm Late autumn & spring transplant in Central Queensland and late autumn & mid winter transplant in Northern Queensland HR Fol:0 2, IR TYLCV, TSWV Rubellite (SV6202TJ) Rubellite is a saladette-shaped tomato with a dark, glossy red colour. It produces very firm, uniform fruit and is resistant to F3, TYLCV and TSWV. NEW VARIETY Type: Season: Maturity; Plant Vigour: Indeterminate Saladette Winter and spring Mid to late maturity Very strong Average fruit weight: g Fruit shape : Saladette/tapered egg TOMATO Firmness: Very firm HR ToMV:0 2, Fol: 0 2, IR TYLCV, TSWV

22 42 TOMATO TOMATO 43 Entice Entice is a gourmet shaped tomato producing firm g fruit with good colour. Entice has a compact, manageable determinate plant with high setting ability under hot conditions. Type: Shape & colour: Determinate Weight: g Deep oblate shape/red VARIETY SEASON MATURITY SV0215TH NEW VARIETY Late autumn & spring transplant in Central QLD and late autumn & mid winter transplant in Northern QLD PLANT VIGOUR AVERAGE PLANT WEIGHT (g) FRUIT SHAPE FIRMNESS Late Very strong Deep Oblate Firm RESISTANCES HR Fol:0 2, IR TYLCV, TSWV Diameter: Season: 65mm Summer SV0215TH is an ideal complement to Lava as late autumn, mid winter and spring variety for North and Central Queensland. SV0215TH produces g deep oblate-shaped fruit that are firm, red in colour and strong against weather marking. This hybrid has a powerful plant habit and is resistant to F3, TYLCV and TSWV. Red Luck HR ToMV:0 2/Fol:0,1/Va:0/Vd:0 IR TYLCV Deep red uniform fruit, very firm. Excellent weather tolerance. Highly suited to spring/summer production. RUBELLITE (SV6202TJ) NEW VARIETY ENTICE Winter and spring Mid-to-late maturity Very strong Saladette/ tapered egg Very firm HR ToMV:0 2, Fol: 0, 1, 2, IR TYLCV, TSWV SV6202TJ is a saladette-shaped tomato with a dark, glossy red colour. It produces very firm, uniform fruit and is resistant to fusarium wilt 1 3, tomato yellow leaf curl virus and tomato spotted wilt virus. Summer Early Strong Deep oblate Firm HR ToMV:0 2/ Fol:0,1/Va:0/ Vd:0 IR TYLCV Type: Indeterminate Gourmet shape, firm with good colour, compact manageable determinate plant. Shape: Deep oblate shape Weight: g Season: Lava Spring/summer HR ToMV, Aal, Fol:0 2, Vd, IR TYLCV Lava is an indeterminate F3, TYLCV resistant tomato suitable for Northern Australian production. It produces g gourmet-shaped fruit that are firm and strong against weather marking. Type: Shape: Indeterminate Deep oblate Weight: g Season: Early autumn, winter, early spring HR ToMV:0 2/Ff:A E/Fol:0,1,2/For/Va:0/Vd:0 IR Ma/Mi/Mj, TYLCV RED LUCK LAVA PINNACLE SWANSON Spring/summer Late Very strong Deep oblate Very firm Deep red uniform fruit, very firm. Excellent weather tolerance. Highly suited to spring/summer production. Early autumn, winter, early spring Early Strong Deep oblate Very Firm HR ToMV, Aal, Fol:0 2, Vd, IR TYLCV HR ToMV:0 2/ Ff:A E/Fol:0,1,2/ For/Va:0/Vd:0 IR Ma/Mi/Mj, TYLCV Lava is an indeterminate F3, TYLCV resistant tomato suitable for Northern Australian production. It produces g gourmet-shaped fruit that are firm and strong against weather marking. All year Very early Strong Deep oblate Very Firm Deep red uniform fruit, very firm, small calyx and blossom end scar. Highly adaptable variety. All year Medium Strong Deep oblate Firm HR ToMV:0 2/ Aal/Fol:0 2/Sbl/ Sl/Ss/Vd:0 HR ToMV:0 2/ TSWV/Fol:0,1/ Va:0/Vd:0 IR Ma/Mi/Mj Swanson is the industry standard for TSWV production areas in Australia, where it has the ability to produce very high yields coming out of the cool, and sets well under hot conditions. The plant is highly generative, suited to pruning to single or double leaders. Fruit are deep oblate, of a high quality, weight g, and are non-green shouldered. They are firm and not sensitive to cracking.

23 44 TOMATO TOMATO 45 Protected Unheated Tomato VARIETY SEASON MATURITY PLANT VIGOUR AVERAGE FRUIT WEIGHT (g) FRUIT SHAPE FIRMNESS RESISTANCES I know that Seminis is safe and secure. They have always showed their quality and wide knowledge. Turkish Seminis grower Mandolin Mandolin is a plum-shaped cherry tomato suitable for growing in protected, unheated and open-field staked environments. It has a very strong plant habit and resistance to Fol:0 2 and Nematodes which helps to increase its yield potential. The fruit is red and firm with a delicious flavour making it an attractive option for marketers and consumers. It is a great choice for growers looking to supply the loose-packed snacking tomato markets. Crop and segment: Structure: Weight: 12 15g Cherry Plum Tomato (grape) Protected unheated and open-field stake KADIMA KLASS MALINCHE All year Early UNHEATED PROTECTED Medium strong Deep oblate Medium HR ToMV:0 2/TSWV/ Ff:B,D/Fol:0,1/Va:0/Vd:0 IR Ma/Mi/Mj Kadima is an all-round variety suitable for soil and hydroponic production. It is a medium-sized deep red tomato with the added value of leaf mould resistance. Suitable for loose and truss harvest. All year Early Strong Oblate Firm HR ToMV:0 2/TSWV/ Fol:0,1/For/Va:0/Vd:0 IR Ma/Mi/Mj Klass is an adaptable, highly productive variety, with a generative and vigorous plant with a slightly open habit suitable for protected growing. All year Mid Strong 130 Plum Firm HR ToMV:0 2/TSWV/ Ff:B,D/Fol:0,1/Va:0/Vd:0 IR Ma/Mi/Mj You ll find Malinche in salads across Australia and the world. Many tomato growers prefer it because it ticks a lot of boxes. It s an indeterminate tomato suited to unheated production. With its strong plant and heat-set properties, Malinche produces large fruit that are plump, juicy and tasty. UNHEATED PROTECTED CHERRY AND PLUM Harvest: Loose HR ToMV/Pst/Fol:0 2/Va/Vd/Ma/Mi/Mj IR CHERELINO All year Medium Strong Round Medium HR ToMV:0 2/Ff:A E/ Fol:0,1/Va:0/Vd:0 IR Pst:0/Ma/Mi/Mj Cherelino produces a high yield of good quality fruit, particularly in a protected unheated culture. The plant is vigorous and vegetative. Fruit are glossy, red, weigh 15 20g and are suitable for truss or single pick. DRC1195 DRC1195 is a cherry plum tomato suited to open-field cropping in all tomato growing regions of Australia. It has a triple disease resistance package of Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus (TYLCV), Tomato Torrado Virus (ToTV) and Fusarium 3 which means growers can spend less time worrying about yield and more time generating value from the crop. DRC1195 is firm, red with a good flavour and two-week shelf life. It s suitable for growers who need a strong resistance package and want to offer an alternative product to the loose-packed snacking tomato market. MANDOLIN DRC1195 All year Medium Strong Cherry Plum Works in both open and unheated, protected environments, great for the snacking market. All year Medium Strong Cherry Plum Firm Firm HR ToMV/Pst/Fol:0 2/ Va/Vd/Ma/Mi/Mj IR HR ToMV:0 2/ToTV/ Fol:0,1,2/ Va:0/Vd:0 IR TYLCV/Ma/Mi/ Strong disease resistance package and suitable to open-field and protected, unheated environments. Crop and segment: Structure: Cherry Plum Tomato (grape) Open-field stake and protected, unheated Weight: 12 15g Harvest: Loose HR ToMV:0 2/ToTV/Fol:0,1,2/ Va:0/Vd:0 IR TYLCV/Ma/Mi/

24 46 TOMATO EGGPLANT 47 Tomato Growing Calendar Eggplant *Recent launches only Sowing Transplanting Harvesting PRODUCT JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC NORTH QUEENSLAND Blackbell The classic Italian eggplant. Early and highly productive. Strong plants yield medium-large, glossy, deep purple-black fruits. Very adaptable to most soils with excellent disease resistance SV0215TH RUBELLITE CENTRAL QUEENSLAND & NORTHERN WESTERN AUSTRALIA SV0215TH RUBELLITE SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND & SOUTHERN WESTERN AUSTRALIA RUBELLITE

25 48 TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMATION 49 Resistances Monsanto has exercised reasonable care and skill in compiling this catalogue. The varieties with disease resistance claims have been tested for specified disease resistance. All resistances quoted refer only to races or pathotypes at the variety. It is important to recognise that the response of resistant plants to pests or pathogens can vary according to host age and depend on environmental factors. New and/or atypical pest or pathogen biotypes, races, or strains may overcome resistance, sometimes completely. The descriptions, advice, resistance claims and vegetation cycles that are presented in this product guide are intended for general guidance only. The user should apply it in accordance with knowledge and experience of local conditions. Monsanto follows International Seed Federation (ISF) recommendations concerning Resistance Codes. Monsanto cannot accept any liability in connection with this product guide and does not guarantee any result or performance. CUCURBITS CODE SCIENTIFIC NAME ENGLISH NAME CMV Cucumber Mosaic Virus CVYV Cucumber Vein Yellowing Virus PX (PM) Podosphaera xanthii (was Sphaerotheca fuliginea) Powdery Mildew MELONS GC (PME) Golovinomyces cichoracearum (was Sphaerotheca fulginea) Powdery Mildew PX (PM) Podosphaera xanthii (was Sphaerotheca fulginea) Powdery Mildew FOM Fusarium oxysprum f.sp. melonis Fusarium Wilt WATERMELON Disease resistance terminology Resistance: Resistance is the ability of a plant variety to restrict the growth and development of a specified pest or pathogen and/or the damage they cause when compared to susceptible plant varieties under similar environmental conditions and pest or pathogen pressure. Resistant varieties may exhibit some disease symptoms or damage under heavy pest or pathogen pressure. Two levels of resistance are defined. High/Standard Resistance (HR): plant varieties that highly restrict the growth and development of the specified pest or pathogen under normal pest or pathogen pressure when compared to susceptible varieties. These plant varieties may, however, exhibit some symptoms or damage under heavy pest or pathogen pressure. Moderate/Intermediate Resistance (IR): plant varieties that restrict the growth and development of the specified pest or pathogen, but may exhibit a greater range of symptoms or damage compared to high/standard resistant varieties. Moderately/intermediately resistant plant varieties will still show less severe symptoms or damage than susceptible plant varieties when grown under similar environmental conditions and/or pest or pathogen pressure. CO Colletotrichum lagenarium Anthracnose FON Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum Fusarium Wilt Fusarium Wilt SQUASH FOC Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cucumerinum Fusarium Wilt Fusarium Wilt FOM Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. melonis Fusarium Wilt FON Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. niveum Fusarium Wilt Fusarium Wilt FORC Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. radicis-cucumerinum Fusarium Wilt PS Phompsis sclerotioides Phomopsis Phomopsis Black Root Rot VD Verticillium dahliae Verticillium Wilt MA/MI/MJ Melodogyne arenaria, incognita, javanica Root Knot Nematode RS Rhizoctonia solani Rhizoctonia Rhizoctonia Root Rot Tolerance: Tolerance is the ability of a plant variety to endure abiotic stress without serious consequences for growth, appearance and yield. Monsanto makes NO claims of tolerance to diseases or disorders caused by pests.

26 50 TECHNICAL INFORMATION TECHNICAL INFORMATION 51 LARGE SEED TOMATO CODE SCIENTIFIC NAME ENGLISH NAME BEAN CODE SCIENTIFIC NAME ENGLISH NAME AAL Alternaria alternate f.sp. lycopersici Alternaria Stem Canker BCMV Bean Common Mosaic Virus FF Fulvia fulvum (ex Cladosporium fulvum) Leaf Mould BCTV Beet Curly Top Virus FOL Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. lycopersici Fusarium Wilt Fusarium Wilt CL Colletotrichum lindemuthianum FOR Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. radicislycopersici Fusarium Crown Rot UA Uromyces appendiculatus Rust MA Meloidogyne arenaria Root-Knot Nematode Root-Knot Nematode SWEET CORN MI Meloidogyne incognita Root-Knot Nematode PS Puccinia sorghum Common Rust ET Exserohilum turcicum Northern Corn Leaf Blight PST Pantoea stewartii (Erwinia stewartii) Stewarts disease (bacterial wilt) MJ Meloidogyne javanica Root-Knot Nematode ON Oidium neolycopersicum (ex Oidium lycopersicum) Powdery Mildew PL Pyrenochaeta lycopersici Corky Root Rot PST Pseudomonoas syringae pv. Tomato Bacterial Speck LEAFY CODE SCIENTIFIC NAME ENGLISH NAME LETTUCE BL Bremia lactucae Downy Mildew Downy Mildew LMV Lettuce Mosaic Virus NR Nasanovia ribis-nigri SBL Stemphylium botryosum f.sp. lycopersici Grey Gray Leaf Spot TOMV Tomato Mosaic Virus TSWV Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus TYLCV Tomato Yellow Leaf Curl Virus VA Verticillium albo-atrum Verticillium Wilt VD Verticillium dahliae Verticillium Wilt SPINACH PFS Peronospora farinosa Downy Mildew PEPPER CODE SCIENTIFIC NAME ENGLISH NAME PVY Potato Virus Y TM Tobamovirus Group TSWV Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus XCV Xanthomonas campestris pv. vesicatoria Bacterial Spot