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Kasota Semi-dwarf Barley
Variety Information   [Top]
Variety Name: Kasota
Test #: SD506
Type: 6-row semi-dwarf feed barley
Registration Status: Registered 1994
Areas of Adaptation: Cool, short season, high production areas of Alberta.
Breeder(s):
Distributor(s):
  SeCan

Characteristics   [Top]
Strengths: An early maturing, high yielding semi-dwarf feed barley. Very good straw strength. High test weight for a six-row barley. Resistant to scald and surface-borne smuts.
Weaknesses: Smaller kernel size with rough awns.

Agronomic Trait Data:
  Awn Type Rough
  Height 72 cm
  Kernel Weight 36 g/1000
  Row No. 6
  Test Weight 49 lb/bu
Disease Trait Data:
  Common Root Rot Resistance Fair
  False and Covered Smut Resistance Very Good
  Fusarium Head Blight Tolerance Very Poor
  Loose Smut Resistance Very Poor
  Net Blotch (Net Form) Resistance Poor
  Net Blotch (Spot Form) Resistance Fair
  Scald Resistance Resistant
Environment Trait Data:
  Lodging Resistance Excellent
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Last Modified: January 17, 2008
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