Beta vulgaris FC308 genome sequencing

FC308 is a sugar beet (Beta vulgaris ssp. vulgaris) pre-breeding line released from the USDA-ARS Fort Collins Sugar Beet Genetics Lab. FC308 is a derivative of an unreleased line from the USDA-ARS Salinas, California pre-breeding program (7927-4-308D) selected from a composite cross of over 40 Beta vulgaris ssp. Maritima accessions.The FC308 seed lot is diploid, self-fertile, segregating for hypocotyl color and multigerm seed, has uniform strong resistance to Sugar Beet Cyst Nematode and susceptibility to Fusarium Yellows.