Print version ISSN 0044-5967On-line version ISSN 1809-4392
Acta Amaz. vol.12 no.4 Manaus Dec. 1982
https://doi.org/10.1590/1809-43921982124840
Two cultivars of peanuts (Arachis hipogaea L). one indian cultivar (Makap) and one american (Altika), were tested for adaptation, development and pest resistance in Amazon region.
The two cultivars showed good adaptation — Altika cultivar demonstrated good development, grain yield and vigorous seed germination while Makap cultivar demonstrated resistance to Cercospora.