AC Melfort field pea

AC Melfort, a yellow cotyledon field pea (Pisum sativum L.) cultivar was released in 1998 by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Morden Research Centre, Morden, Manitoba. AC Melfort has a semi-leafless leaf type, powdery mildew resistance, medium-large round seeds and good yielding ability, particularly in the warmer, drier zone of the prairies. Key words: Field pea, Pisum sativum L., cultivar description, powdery mildew resistance