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Tyto Hulless Barley
Variety Information   [Top]
Variety Name: Tyto
Test #: HB513
Type: 6-row, hulless barley
Registration Status: Registered 2002
Plant Breeder's Rights: Protected
Areas of Adaptation: Western Canada
Breeder(s):
Distributor(s):
  Progressive Seeds Ltd.

Characteristics   [Top]
Strengths: Semi-dwarf with strong straw and a smooth awn. Tyto has higher grain and silage yields than Falcon, with good seed and test weight. Resistant to the surface-borne smuts, stem rust and septoria.
Weaknesses: Moderate resistance to scald, net blotch and common root rot.

Agronomic Trait Data:
  Awn Type Smooth
  Height 73 cm
  Kernel Weight 39 g/1000
  Row No. 6
  Test Weight 55 lb/bu
Disease Trait Data:
  Common Root Rot Resistance Fair
  False and Covered Smut Resistance Very Good
  Fusarium Head Blight Tolerance Poor
  Loose Smut Resistance Very Poor
  Net Blotch (Net Form) Resistance Very Poor
  Net Blotch (Spot Form) Resistance Fair
  Scald Resistance Poor
Environment Trait Data:
  Lodging Resistance Excellent
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Last Modified: June 15, 2007
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