Cutlass field pea

Abstract

Cutlass, a yellow cotyledon field pea (Pisum sativum L.) cultivar, was released in 2003 by Alberta Agriculture Food and Rural Development and the Crop Development Centre, University of Saskatchewan, for distribution to Select seed growers in Saskatchewan and Alberta through the Variety Release Committee of the Saskatchewan Pulse Growers. Cutlass has semileafless leaf type, powdery mildew resistance, medium-sized, round seeds, and good yielding ability. Cutlass is adapted to the field pea growing regions of western Canada. Key words: Field pea, Pisum sativum L., cultivar description