GEORGIA-02C is a new
high-oleic runner-type variety that was released in 2002
by the Georgia Agricultural Experiment Stations. It was
developed at the University of Georgia’s Coastal
Plain Experiment Station in Tifton, GA. Georgia-02C has
the same maturity as Georgia Green with seed and pod size
slightly larger. It also has
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the high oleic
and low linoleic fatty acid oil chemistry with spreading
runner growth habit similar to AgraTech 201. Georgia-02C
has resulted in higher yields, grades and dollar value
returns per acre than Carver, C-99R, Norden, Hull, and
AgraTech 201. It has excellent TSWV and CBR resistance.
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Georgia-02C was
developed by Dr. William D. Branch at the University of
Georgia’s Coastal Plain Experiment Station in Tifton
GA. It is a protected peanut variety that can only be
sold as a class of certified seed and only by individuals
licensed by the Georgia Seed Development Commission
(GSDC) under guidelines established in conjunction with
the University of Georgia Research Foundation (UGARF).
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