Abstract

Thunderbird, a semi-leafless field pea (Pisum sativum L.) cultivar with yellow cotyledons, has high seed yielding ability, excellent lodging resistance and improved seed shape compared with check cultivars. It is resistant to powdery mildew caused by Erysiphe pisi DC. var pisi. Thunderbird is adapted to all field pea growing regions in western Canada. Key words: Field pea, Pisum sativum, cultivar description, powdery mildew resistance

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