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Vivar Semi-dwarf Barley
Variety Information   [Top]
Variety Name: Vivar
Test #: SD 516
Type: 6-row semi-dwarf feed barley
Registration Status: Registered 2000
Plant Breeder's Rights: Protected
Areas of Adaptation: Western Canada
Breeder(s):
Distributor(s):
  SeCan

Characteristics   [Top]
Strengths: Higher yielding than all check varieties (AC Lacombe, Tukwa, CDC Earl) with high test weight, percent plump and kernel weight. Its maturity is equal to AC Lacombe. Good lodging resistance. Moderate resistance to scald and net blotch.
Weaknesses: Vivar has rough awns.

Agronomic Trait Data:
  Awn Type Rough
  Height 77 cm
  Kernel Weight 44 g/1000
  Row No. 6
  Test Weight 48 lb/bu
Disease Trait Data:
  Common Root Rot Resistance Good
  False and Covered Smut Resistance Very Good
  Fusarium Head Blight Tolerance Very Poor
  Loose Smut Resistance Fair
  Net Blotch (Net Form) Resistance Very Good
  Net Blotch (Spot Form) Resistance Good
  Scald Resistance Intermediate
Environment Trait Data:
  Lodging Resistance Very good
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Last Modified: January 17, 2008
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