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Mahigan Semi-dwarf Barley
Variety Information   [Top]
Variety Name: Mahigan
Test #: SD511
Registration Status: Registered 1998
Areas of Adaptation: Western Canada
Breeder(s):
Distributor(s):
  SeCan

Characteristics   [Top]
Strengths: It has 2 to 5% higher yields and a higher test weight than Kasota. Semi-smooth awn. Equal to Kasota in scald resistance. Moderately resistant to moderately susceptible to net blotch.
Weaknesses: Slightly taller than Kasota. The kernel is small and long in relation to its width.

Agronomic Trait Data:
  Awn Type Semi-smooth
  Height 73 cm
  Kernel Weight 35 g/1000
  Row No. 6
  Test Weight 50 lb/bu
Disease Trait Data:
  Common Root Rot Resistance Poor
  False and Covered Smut Resistance Very Good
  Fusarium Head Blight Tolerance Very Poor
  Loose Smut Resistance Very Poor
  Net Blotch (Net Form) Resistance Fair
  Net Blotch (Spot Form) Resistance Fair
  Scald Resistance Resistant
Environment Trait Data:
  Lodging Resistance Excellent
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Last Modified: May 04, 2007
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