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'Seminole' (Nut photo) Orig. as chance seedling in Waukeenah, FL. Selected in 1905. Introd. in 1923. Nut: oblong with long acuminate apex and acute base; often assymetric; round in cross section; 60 nuts/lb, 53% kernel; kernels with narrow dorsal ridge, wide dorsal grooves, deep basal cleft. Protogynous. Bears regularly. Susceptible to vein spot in Brownwood, TX. Recommended (1990) for planting in AR.



LJ Grauke , Research Horticulturist & Curator
USDA-ARS Pecan Genetics
Route 2 Box 133
Somerville, TX 77879

tele: 409-272-1402
fax: 409-272-1401
e-mail:ljg@tamu.edu

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