Abstract: A male asparagus plant (Asparagus officinalis) denoted ‘NJ953’ was developed through extensive culture and selection from a field of the variety Mary Washington (Unpatented). Plant ‘NJ953’ has many desirable traits including vigorous plant growth, high yield, good resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and good field tolerance to asparagus root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and asparagus crown rot (Fusarium mondiforme). These desirable traits have been shown to be transmissible to its progenies. The invention relates to plants and plant parts of ‘NJ953’ plant. The invention further relates to hybrid asparagus seeds and plants produced by crossing the asparagus ‘NJ953’ plant with another asparagus plant.

Abstract: A female asparagus plant (Asparagus officinalis) denoted ‘NJ977’ was developed through extensive culture and selection from a field of the variety Mary Washington (Unpatented). The plant ‘NJ977’ has many desirable traits including vigorous plant growth, high yield, good resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and good field tolerance to asparagus root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and asparagus crown rot (Fusarium mondiforme). These desirable traits have been shown to be transmissible to its progenies. The invention relates to plants and plant parts of ‘NJ977’ plant. The invention further relates to hybrid asparagus seeds and plants produced by crossing the asparagus ‘NJ977’ plant with another asparagus plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct all-male asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) hybrid denoted ‘NJ 854’ was developed through extensive breeding and selection. Asparagus hybrid ‘NJ 854’ has many desirable traits including vigorous plant growth, high yield, good resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and good field tolerance to asparagus root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and asparagus crown rot (Fusarium moniliforme). The plants and plant parts of ‘NJ 854’ are described as well as the hybrid asparagus seeds and plants produced by crossing asparagus plant ‘NJ 854’ with another asparagus plant.

Abstract: A new and distinct asparagus (Asparagus officinalis Linn.) plant denoted ‘NJ22-34’ which is homozygous for male sex gene was developed through extensive breeding and selection. Asparagus hybrid ‘NJ22-34’ has many desirable traits including homogenous in male genes, good resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and good field tolerance to asparagus root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and asparagus crown rot (Fusarium moniliforme). Because ‘NJ22-34’ is a homozygous-male plant all its F1 progenies will be male plants. This invention relates to the plant and plant parts of ‘NJ22-34’. The invention further relates to hybrid asparagus seeds and plants produced by crossing asparagus plant ‘NJ22-34’ with another asparagus plant.

Abstract: A female asparagus plant (Asparagus officinalis) denoted ‘NJ44P’ was developed through extensive culture and selection from a field of the variety Mary Washington. Plant ‘NJ44P’ has many desirable traits including vigorous plant growth, high yield, good resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and good field tolerance to asparagus root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and asparagus crown rot (Fusarium mondiforme). These desirable traits have been shown to be transmissible to its progenies. The invention relates to plants and plant parts of ‘NJ44P’ plant. The invention further relates to hybrid asparagus seeds and plants produced by crossing the asparagus ‘NJ44P’ plant with another asparagus plant.

Abstract: A female asparagus plant having rust and Fusarium resistance, vigorous in growth, high quality spear production, all characteristics being transmitted to progeny.

Abstract: A female asparagus hybrid carrying the persistent green marker gene "gg", which results in the retention of the green color in the fall until the plant is killed by freezing, the plant further having tolerance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) Fusarium oxysporum (root rot) and Fusarium moniliforme (crown rot), being long lived and producing high yield of good quality spears.

Abstract: A male asparagus plant having tolerance to rust (Puccinia asparagi), root rot (Fusarium oxysporum), crown rot (Fusarium moniliforme), with high quality spears produced and high yield with spear tips remaining tight even in hot weather and when the spear is long.

Abstract: There is disclosed a high volume producing Asparagus plant having a very good tolerance to Fusarium infestation, where other commercial asparagus cannot be grown profitably, very high production of marketable spears and excellent volume of jumbo spears with quality maintained even in hot weather, the plant being vigorous, high headed and well adapted to light sandy soil.

Abstract: A female Asparagus plant which when combined sexually with a male plant produces an F 1 all male hybrid and transmits rust and Fusarium resistance to its progeny when asexually propagated.

Abstract: An Asparagus plant having female characteristics which plant includes tolerance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) Fusarium infestation, imparting to progeny by sexual and asexual reproduction those elements together with vigor, high yield and tight spear tip formation.

Abstract: An Asparagus plant of unknown parentage selected from an old field of the unpatented variety "Mary Washington" notable for its female characteristics, vigor, and resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi).

Abstract: An Asparagus plant having tolerance to rust (Puccinia asparagi), root rot (Fusarium oxysporum), and crown rot (F. monilioforme), with good vigor and very high branching aspect producing high quality and quantity of marketable yield spears in hot weather, having tips which remain closed when others tend to open prematurely, and having a high rust rating.

Abstract: An Asparagus plant having all male characteristics, particularly productive under conditions found in North Carolina and Oklahoma where it was highest yielding hybrid over long periods of time and among the top ten in yield in two areas in Michigan, having tolerance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and producing good quality spears.

Abstract: A female asparagus plant selected for, earliness of production vigor and high yield, disease resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi), tolerance to root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and crown rot (F. moniliforme) and numerous extremely tall summar stalks, reaching a height of 2.7 meters.

Abstract: A cloned variety of female Asparagus plant embodying great uniformity of all characteristics which include vigor, rust tolerance, yielding of a high proportion of large "jumbo" spears, maintaining good plant stand, resistance to crown rot under adverse low, wet field conditions and superior volume of quality spears.

Abstract: An F.sub.1 male asparagus hybrid which is moderately resistant to asparagus rust (puccinia asparagi), tolerant to root and crown rot (Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. asparagi) as well as stem and crown rot (F. moniliforme), capable of producing high yields of high quality asparagus in many locations.

Abstract: A male asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) hybrid denoted ‘NJ977’. The plant has many desirable traits including vigorous plant growth, high yield, good resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and good field tolerance to asparagus root and crown rot caused by Fusarium oxysporum and Fusarium moniliforme. These desirable traits have been shown to be transmissible to its progenies. The invention relates to plants and plant parts of ‘NJ977’ plant. The invention further relates to hybrid asparagus seeds and plants produced by crossing the male asparagus ‘NJ977’ plant with any female asparagus plant.

Abstract: A male asparagus plant developed from a persistent green male parent and because when crossed with a normal female plant, produces only male progeny and is thus homogametic for maleness, and is a hybrid that is superior in specific asparagus growing regions which may have long, dry growing seasons.

Abstract: A hybrid male asparagus plant (Asparagus officinalis) denoted ‘NJ953’ has many desirable traits including vigorous plant growth, high yield, attractive spear morphology, good resistance to rust (Puccinia asparagi) and good field tolerance to asparagus root rot (Fusarium oxysporum) and asparagus crown rot (Fusarium mondiforme). These desirable traits have been shown to be transmissible to its progenies. The invention relates to plants and plant parts of ‘NJ953’ plant. The invention further relates to hybrid asparagus seeds and plants produced by crossing the asparagus ‘NJ953’ plant with another asparagus plant.