Apple
An irradiated mutation of Golden Delicious having some resistance to russet. It was developed at the National Institute of Agricultural Research, Angers, France and was introduced in 1977. Fruits have crisp, sweet, juicy flesh with a good aromatic flavour.
Availability Material available from the National Fruit Collection.
Parentage: Sport of Golden Delicious
Accession name Lysgolden
References: a. NFC fruit (undated) Unpublished characterisation by staff at NFC, Brogdale.