This project aimed to trial artificial freeze testing of varieties in the advanced stages of selection to determine the degree of natural resistance to cold temperatures.
Greenhouse Facility developed near Broadwater Sugar Mill 1
Greenhouse Facility developed near Broadwater Sugar Mill 2
Peat Jiffy Pots containing one-eye setts and varieties the testing stage in the Broadwater Mill greenhouse 1
Peat Jiffy Pots containing one-eye setts and varieties the testing stage in the Broadwater Mill greenhouse 2
The cold room for testing (2009 trials)
The plants ready for testing (2009 trials)
Cold room for testing (2010 trials)
Replicate of plants in place for testing (2010 trials)
1 - May survive, growing point and meristem tissue largely undamaged and normal colour
2 - Don''t know, some damage to the growing point, tissues slightly discoloured and watery
3 - Dead, severe damage to the growing point, detachment and very watery tissues
