AC ELK common bean
1999 ◽
Vol 79
(1)
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pp. 105-106
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AC ELK is a high-yielding, light red kidney bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivar with early-season maturity in Ontario. Its main advantages are high yield potential and an early maturity. Seed has acceptable cooking/canning quality. AC ELK is resistant to race 1 of bean common mosaic virus and anthracnose (Collectotrichum lindemuthianum) race alpha and alpha Brazil. Key words: Phaseolus vulgaris L., dry bean, cultivar description, bean common mosaic virus, anthracnose