PHIL 83-61

PARENTAGE : Q 54 x LAREDO 52-604

HABIT OF GROWTH:

Fast grower, erect to recumbent, medium to thick size stalk light green in color, turning yellowish with age. Scarse wax band plenty dirty weather markings on the internode. Sparse flowering cane, recommended for planting from December - February. Age of maturity is 12 months.

YIELD:

Average in tonnage with average sugar content.

REACTION TO DISEASES:

Resistant to smut, yellow spot and leaf scorch but moderately resistant to downy mildew.