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Sundre General Purpose Barley
Variety Information   [Top]
Variety Name: Sundre
Test #: BT 566
Type: 6-row feed barley (smooth awns)
Registration Status: Registered 2005
Plant Breeder's Rights: Applied
Areas of Adaptation: Western Canada
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Characteristics   [Top]
Strengths: Overall yields are similar to AC Rosser adn 5% greater than AC Lacombe. Higher test weight and % plump seed compared to AC Rosser and AC Lacombe. Resistant to to scald covered smut, and false lose smut. Moderately resistant to moderately susceptible to stem rust, spot form of net blotch and spot blotch.
Weaknesses: Susceptible to septoria, loose smut, net form of net blotch and common root rot

Agronomic Trait Data:
  Awn Type Smooth
  Height 88 cm
  Kernel Weight 44 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 Poor
  Loose Smut Resistance Poor
  Net Blotch (Net Form) Resistance Poor
  Net Blotch (Spot Form) Resistance Fair
  Scald Resistance Very Good
Environment Trait Data:
  Lodging Resistance Good
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Last Modified: January 17, 2008
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