February 191F
Agronomy and Soils Departmental Series No. 201
Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station
James E. Marion, 
Director
Auburn University, Alabama

1996 ALABAMA PERFORMANCE COMPARISON -OF
PEANUT VARIETIES
J.P. BOSTICK, L.W. WELLS, AND B.E. GAMBLE'
INTRODUCTION
The number of peanut varieties available to Alabama growers has increased in recent
years, thus placing greater need for unbiased performance data regarding varietal selection
for production.
PRODUCTION
The 1996 test was conducted at the Wiregrass Substation, Headland, Alabama. The
experimental design was a randomized complete block consisting of 2 row plots, 20 feet
long, replicated 4 times. The test was planted on May 7, 1996 with a cone planter at a rate
of six seed/ft. Recommended agronomic practices were followed regarding fertility, disease,
insect, and weed control. The test was conducted under irrigation.
Entries considered to be earlier than Florunner in maturity were dug on September
20, 1996. These entries included AT. 120, Andru 93, NC 7 and NC Vl11. All other entries
except Southern Runner were dug on September 26, 1996. Southern Runner, considered to
be later in maturity, was dug on October 14, 1996. Information concerning relative maturity
was provided by the plant breeder responsible for developing the variety.
DISCUSSION
The information presented here represents data from three years at a single location.
Performance comparisons between varieties should be drawn judiciously under these
circumstances. Tomato spotted wilt virus occurrence and yield data have been subjected to
an analysis of variance and means separated by using Duncan's Multiple Range Test. Means
followed by the same letter (A-I) are not significantly different at the 0.05 level of
probability. Data is not presented for white mold or limb diseases since visual evaluation
revealed none or only slight occurrence.
SIZE AND GRADE DATA TERMS
Data were collected and averaged on samples from replicates II, III, and IV for size
and grade. The samples were graded following Federal-State Inspection Service procedures
for grading farmer-stock peanuts.
Terms Used:
g/100 SMKRS (grams per 100 sound mature kernels riding screen)-Weight in grams of 100
sound whole mature kernels from the shelled sample riding a 15/64 x 1 inch slotted screen
or a 16/64 x 1 inch slotted screen for Virginia or Runner varieties respectively.
Pct. SMKRS (sound mature kernels riding screen)-Portion of shelled sample as described
above.
2 One ounce equals 28.4 grams.
Pet. SS (sound splits)-Portion of shelled sample split or broken but not damaged.
Pct. TSMK (total sound mature kernels)-Portion of the shelled sample comprised of sound
mature kernels plus sound splits.
Pct. OK (other kemels)-Kemels that pass through a 15/64 x 1 inch slotted screen or 16/64
x 1 inch slotted screen for Virginia or Runner varieties respectively.
Pet. DK (damaged kernels)-Kemels which are moldy, decayed, affected by insects or
weather conditions resulting in seed coat or cotyledon discoloration or deterioration.
Pct. TK (total kemels)-All shelled sample kernels including TSMK, OK, DK.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
The authors express appreciation to A.K. Hagan, Associate Professor of Plant
Pathology for providing the disease evaluation data and to Glenn Wehtje, Associate
Professor of Agronomy and Soils for the statistical analysis. Appreciation is also expressed
to Sara Casey, Wiregrass Substation for her cooperation.
Table 1. Yield of Peanut Varieties 
at the Wiregrass Substation, 
Headland, Alabama,
1996
Variety or Yield 
Duncan
Line Grouping
Lb./ac.
(V)NC 7 ............... 6,643 A
(R)GaGreen ............ 6,598 A
(V) NC V11 ............. 6,334 AB
(R) GK 7 ............... 5,971 BC
(R) Sunrunner ............ 5,953 BC
(R) Andru 93 ............ 5,853 B-D
(R) Florunner ............ 5,772 B-D
(R) Ga Runner ........... 5,763 B-D
(R) AT 120. ............. 5,690 C-E
(R) Flavor Runner ......... 5,590 C-F
(V) Exp 256-1-78 ......... 5,418 C-G
(R) So. Runner ........... 5,409 C-G
(R) Exp 8-2122 .......... 5,391 C-G
(R) Viruguard a ........ 5,309 D-G
(V) Florigiant ............ 5,091 E-H
(R) AT 108 .............. 4,973 F-H
(V) VA C92R ............ 4,937 G H
(R) Tamrun 88 ........... 4,547 HI
(V)NC9 ............... 4,492 HI
(R) SunOleic 95R ......... 4,320 I
(R) Runner Type
(V) Virginia Type
a Formerly tested as Exp 51-3538.
Table 2. Two-Year Average Yield of Peanut Varieties at the Wiregrass Substation,
Headland, Alabama, 1995-96
Variety or Avg. Duncan
Line 1995 1996 Yield Grouping
Avg. Yield
Lb./ac. Lb./ac. Lb./ac.
Ga Green ................ 6,244 6,598 6,421 A
NC V11 ................. 5,708 6,334 6,021 AB
NC 7 .................. 5,309 6,643 5,976 AB
GK 7 .................. 5,745 5,971 5,858 A-C
Viruguard ................ 6,089 5,309 5,699 B C
Florunner ................ 5,518 5,772 5,645 BC
Ga Runner ............... 5,245 5,763 5,504 B-D
AT 108 .................. 5,980 4,973 5,477 B-D
Andru 93 ................ 4,982 5,853 5,418 B-D
So. Runner ............... 5,409 5,409 5,409 B-D
VA C92R ................ . .5,708 4,937 5,323 C D
AT 120 .................. 4,882 5,690 5,286 CD
Florigiant ................ 4,891 5,091 4,991 D E
SunOleic 95R ............. .5,481 4,320 4,901 D E
NC 9 .................. 4,783 4,492 4,637 E
Tamrun 88 ............... 4,628 4,547 4,587 E
Table 3. Three-Year Average Yield of Peanut Varieties at the Wiregrass Substation,
Headland, Alabama, 1994-96
Variety Avg. Duncan
or Line 1994 1995 1996 Yield Grouping
Avg. Yield
Lb./ac. Lb./ac. Lb./ac. Lb./ac.
GK 7 ............. 5,332 5,745 5,971 5,683 
A
NC V11 ............ 4,977 5,708 6,334 5,673 A
So. Runner .......... 6,083 5,409 5409 5,4,634 
A
NC 7 ............. 4,436 5,309 6,643 5,463 
A B
AT 108 ............. 5,351 5,980 4,973 5,435 
AB
Florunner ........... 4,941 5,518 5,772 
5,410 AB
Andru 93 ........... 5,375 4,982 5,853 5,403 
A B
Viruguard ....... ..... 4,727 6,089 5,309 
5,375 A B
Ga Runner ........... .4,798 5,245 5,763 
5269 A B
VA C92R ........... . 4,319 5,708 4,937 4,988 
B C
Florigiant ............. 4,195 4,891 5,091 4,726 
C
Tamrun 88 ............ 4,887 4,628 4,547 4,687 
C
NC9 ............. 4,479 4,783 4,492 4,585 
C
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Table 4. Average Size and Grade of Peanut Varieties at the 
Wiregrass Substation,
Headland, Alabama, 1996
Variety or
Line SMKRS SMKRS 
SS TSMK OK DK TK
g/100 Pct. Pct. Pct. Pct. Pct. Pct.
Andru93 ......... 66 69 2 71 
5 0 76
AT 108 ........... . 65 69 3 74 5 
0 79
AT 120 ............ .. 63 69 1 
70 5 0 75
Exp 8-2122 ........ 67 70 
4 74 5 0 79
Viruguard ......... 76 71 4 75 
4 0 79
Exp256-1-78 ...... 79 68 4 72 
2 0 74
Flavor Runner ..... 61 72 2 74 
5 0 79
Florigiant ......... 88 69 3 71 2 
0 73
Florunner ......... 60 71 4 75 5 
0 80
GaGreen ......... 60 73 3 76 4 
0 80
GaRunner ........ 64 69 4 73 5 
0 78
GK 7 ........... 64 69 5 74 5 0 79
NC ........... 89 68 1 69 2 
1 72
NC 9 ........... 92 69 3 72 
3 2 77
NCV11 .......... 91 67 1 68 
3 1 72
So.Runner ........ 53 72 1 73 4 0 
77
SunOleic 95R ...... 61 69 3 72 5 0 
77
Sunrunner ......... 59 70 4 74 5 
0 79
VAC92R ......... 87 66 3 69 3 2 72
Tamrun88 ........ 64 71 3 74 6 0 80
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Table 5. Two-Year Average Size and Grade of Peanut Varieties at the Wiregrass
Substation, Headland, 1995-96
Variety or
Line SMKRS
g/1 00
SMKRS
Pct.
SS
Pct.
TSMK OK DK TK
Pet. Pct. Pct. Pct.
Andru 93 ............... 63 68 3 71 5 1 77
AT 108.............. 64 70 3 74 5 1 78
AT 120.............. 64 66 3 69 6 1 76
Viruguar.d ............ 76 71 4 75 4 0 79
Florigiant............ 84 69 3 71 3 1 75
Florunner ............ 58 71 4 75 6 1 81
Ga Green ............ 61 72 3 75 4 1 79
Ga Runner ........... 61 69 4 73 5 1 79
GK 7............... 62 71 4 75 5 1 80
NC 7................ 92 -68 2 70 2 2 74
NC 9................ 92 68 3 70 3 2 75
NC Vll............... 85 68 2 69 3 1 73
So. Runner .......... 55 73 2 74 4 1 78
SunOleic95R........... 63 68 5 73 5 1 79
Tamrun 88............. 59 71 3 74 6 1 81
VA C92R.............. 93 68 3 71 3 2 74
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Table 6. Three-Year Average Size and Grade of Peanut Varieties at the Wiregrass
Substation, Headland, Alabama, 1994-96
Variety or
Line SMKRS SMKRS SS TSMK OK DK TK
g/l 00 Pct. Pct. Pct. Pct. Pct. Pct.
Andru 93............ 61 69 3 71 5 1 77
AT 108.............. 65 70 3 73 4 1 78
Viruguard........... 75 71 4 75 4 1 79
Florigiant............ 83 68 3 71 3 1 74
Florunner............ 61 72 3 75 5 1 80
Ga Runner........... 62 71 3 74 4 1 79
GK 7 ............... 63 72 3 75 4 1 80
NC 7 ....... . . 93 68 2 70 3 2 74
NC 9 ... ........... 91 67 3 70 2 2 75
NCV11 ............. 85 68 2 69 3 1 73
So. Runner ............ .54 72 2 73 4 1 78
Tamrun 88........... 59 72 2 75 5 1 80
VAC92R ............ 89 68 3 71 2 2 74
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Table 7. Occurrence of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Hits in the Peanut Variety Test at the
Wiregrass Substation, Headland, Alabama, 1996
Variety Hits Duncan
or Line Rep. Rep. Rep. Rep. Total Avg. Grouping
I II III IV
Tamrun 88 ......... .36 39 42 26 143 35.75 A
NC 9 ............ 28 11 16 15 70 17.50 B
Sunrunner .......... 11 15 18 21 65 16.25 BC
Florigiant .......... 18 16 17 13 64 16.00 BC
Florunner .......... 5 26 12 17 60 15.00 B-D
AT 120 ............ 19 16 9 14 58 14.50 B-E
Andru93 ........... 4 15 16 14 49 12.25 B-G
Flavor Runner .. .... 9 23 11 6 49 12.25 B-G
SunOleic 95R ........ 11 12 8 17 48 12.00 B-G
VAC92R .......... 4 4 21 10 39 9.75 B-G
Ga Runner ......... .10 8 13 6 37 9.25 B-G
NC 7 ............ 8 3 7 19 37 9.25 B-G
So. Runner ......... .10 2 14 10 36 9.00 B-G
AT108 ............ 9 5 13 8 35 8.75 C-G
GK 7 ............ 4 2 8 19 33 8.25 C-G
Exp 8-2122 ......... . 7 6 8 7 28 7.00 D-G
Viruguard .......... 7 3. 10 4 24 6.00 E-G
Exp 256-1-78 ....... . 7 4 7 3 21 5.25 F-G
GaGreen .......... 0 7 3 6 16 4.00 G
NCVll ........... 3 7 2 3 15 3.75 G
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Table 8. Two-Year Average Occurrence of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Hits in the Peanut
Variety Test at the Wiregrass Substation, Headland, Alabama, 1995-96
Variety 1995 1996 Two-Year 
Duncan
or Line Average Average Average 
Grouping
Tamrun 88 ........ 23.00 35.75 29.38 
A
NC 9 .......... 7.50 17.50 
12.50 B
AT 120 .......... 8.00 14.50 
11.25 BC
Florunner ......... 7.50 15.00 
11.25 BC
Florigiant ......... 5.50 16.00 10.75 
B-D
Andru 93 ......... 8.50 12.25 
10.38 B-E
Ga Runner ........ 10.75 9.25 
10.00 B-F
AT 108 .......... 10.75 8.75 
9.75 B-F
SunOleic 95R ...... 7.25 12.00 
9.63 B-F
VA C92R ......... . 7.50 9.75 
8.63 B-F
GK 7 .......... 6.50 8.25 
7.38 B-F
NC7 .......... 4.50 9.25 
6.88 B-F
So. Runner ........ 2.25 9.00 
5.63 C-F
Ga Green ......... . 5.75 4.00 
4.88 D-F
Viruguard ......... . 2.75 6.00 
4.38 E F
NC V11 .......... 4.25 
3.75 4.00 F
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Table 9. Three-Year Average Occurrence of Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Hits in the
Peanut Variety Test at the Wiregrass Substation, Headland, Alabama, 1994-96
Variety
or Line
Tamrun 88
NC 9 ... .
1994
Average
2.25
1.25
1995 1996 Three-Year Duncan
Average
23.00
7.50
Average
35.75
17.50
Average
29.38
8.75
Group:
A
B
Florunner...... 3.00 7.50 15.00 8.50 B(
Florigiant.. 1.50 5.50 16.00 7.67 B(
Andru 93 ...... 1.50 8.50 12.25 7.42 B(
AT 108 .. 2.25 10.75 8.75 7.25 B
Ga Runner ..... 1.00 10.00 9.25 7.00 B
VA C92R ... 1.00 7.50 9.75 6.00 B
NC 7 .... 3.75 4.50 9.25 5.83 B'
GK 7 .... 1.50 6.50 8.25 5.42 B
So. Runner... 1.25 2.25 9.00 4.17 B
NCVI Vii .. 3.75 4.25 3.75. 3.92 B
Viruguard ... 1.00 2.75 6.00 3.25 c
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