World of CitrusUS-897 Citrandarin
The Chiefland Budwood Facility (2010) reports that Dr. Kim Bowman entered clone DPI-814-897 into the Florida citrus budwood program in 2002.
Entered US-897 into the Florida budwood program and participated in its field development.
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The Chiefland Budwood Facility (2010) reports that US-897 was released to industry in 2007; the Citrus Rootstocks index also lists the USDA release year as 2007.
Released US-897 for commercial rootstock use in 2007.
Participated in field testing and development of US-897 leading to its commercial release.
The Chiefland Budwood Facility (2010) reports that Herb Barrett made a cross of Cleopatra mandarin and Flying Dragon trifoliate orange that produced US-897. The account does not state the cross year or location and does not specify crossing direction.
Made the Cleopatra mandarin × Flying Dragon trifoliate orange cross that produced US-897.