Registration of soybean germplasm line Lesoy 273

Registration of soybean germplasm line Lesoy 273

1987

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The soybean [Glycine max (L.) Merr.] (Reg. no. GP-92) germplasm line Lesoy 273 was released because of its productivity and higher seed protein levels than in `Maple Amber`. Lesoy 273 averaged 41.9% seed protein. Lesoy 273 is of Group 00 maturity, averaging 1 day earlier than Maple Amber and 5 days earlier than McCall. Seed yield of Lesoy 273 averaged 97.7% of that of Maple Amber. Mature plant height averaged 69 cm. Lesoy 273 lodged moderately. Plants was indeterminate, tawny pubescence, brown pods, and white flowers. Seeds are yellow with dark brown hila, and an average weight of 164 mg. Plants have good resistance to shattering, and moderate resistance to phytophthora rot. [AS/PLH]

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