Peanut Breeding

History
The University of Florida peanut breeding program is the oldest of its kind in the United States and boasts several “firsts” in peanut breeding.   The first artificial cross between peanut genotypes was made in Florida in 1927.  In 1943, UF released the first cultivar (Dixie Runner) developed from artificial hybridization.  Other notable achievements include discovery of “high oleic” peanut, release of the first cultivar with the high oleic trait, and release of the first leaf spot resistant cultivar.  An excellent history of the UF peanut breeding program is available

Mission

  1. To develop superior peanut cultivars for the Southeastern United States.
  2. To train graduate students in the art and science of plant breeding.
  3. To advance scientific knowledge related to the genetics of peanut, inheritance of important traits, and integration of efficient methods of phenotyping.

Vision
We aim to be the primary supplier of peanut cultivars for the Southeastern United States.

More Information

For more information on Plant Breeding, or contact Barry Tillman, Ron Barnett, Ann Blount or Dan Gorbet.