Table 2. Summary of field trial conditions at Balm, FL, and Bs2 impact factor.
Fall 2007 | Spring 2008 | Fall 2008 | Spring 2009 | Fall 2010 | |
Temperature a | Normal, hot late | Normal | Normal | Normal | Normal, cool late |
Rainfall b | Average, uneven | Low-average | Low | Heavy wks 4–8 | Very low |
Disease pressure c | High | High | Low | High | Very low |
Yield d | Low | Medium | Low-medium | Med-high | Very high |
Bs2 impact factor e | 11.8 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 1.5 |
Normal: within 5% of typical averages (Table S7).
Rainfall relative to typical monthly totals (Table S7).
Relative disease pressure based on disease ratings in Table S5(A). High: VF 36 ratings above 7, commercial lines above 5; Low: VF 36 ratings below 6, commercial lines below 5.
Relative yield summary based on marketable yields in Table S5(B). Low: 1–2 lbs/plant; Medium: 2.5–3.5 lbs/plant; High :4.5–6 lbs/plant. Fall 2008 estimates were approximated by doubling yield from single harvest.
Bs2 impact was calculated by dividing the larger of the two values for marketable yield for VF36-Bs2 homo- or hemizygous plants with the marketable yield for VF 36 plants (Table S5(B)).