2018 SaskSeed Guide VR1
Varieties of Grain Crops2018
Table of ContentsRegional Variety Testing Locations ................................... 2Testing Varieties in Saskatchewan .................................... 4Plant Disease Resistance ................................................... 5Fusarium Damaged Kernels ............................................... 5What Are Plant Breeders Rights? ........................................ 6Maximum Residue Limits...................................................... 6Interpreting Seed Test Results ............................................. 7Cereal CropsWheat ..................................................................................... 8Durum Wheat .......................................................................... 10Wheat Class Changes............................................................ 11Winter Wheat ......................................................................... 12Fall Rye ................................................................................... 13Triticale............................................................................. 13Malting Barley ........................................................................ 142018-19 Recommended Malting Barley Varieties................ 15Feed and Food Barley ........................................................... 16Oat ......................................................................................... 17General Seed Facts ............................................................. 18Other CropsBuckwheat, Caraway, Coriander, Fenugreek,Safflower and Canaryseed ...................................................... 19Pulse CropsLentil ...................................................................................... 20Field Pea ............................................................................... 21Soybean ................................................................................. 22Chickpea ............................................................................... 23Dry Bean ................................................................................ 23Faba Bean ............................................................................. 24Seed Quality and Seeding Rates ......................................... 24Oilseed CropsFlax ........................................................................................ 25Camelina ................................................................................ 25Mustard ................................................................................. 26Understanding Clubroot Resistance in Canola .................. 27Canola ................................................................................... 28Sunflower .............................................................................. 29Breeding Institutions and Seed Distributors .................... 30
Symbols and Abbreviations Used: Variety may not be described in 2019
--- Insufficient test data to describen/a = Not applicable
~ Applied for PBR protection at time of printing (UPOV91)^ Plant Breeders Rights (UPOV78) at time of printing { Plant Breeders Rights (UPOV91) at time of printing
Relative maturity: VE = Very Early, E = Early, M = Medium,L = Late, VL = Very Late
Agronomic Rating: VG = Very Good, G = Good, F = Fair, P = Poor, VP = Very Poor
Disease Resistance: R = Resistant, MR = Moderately Resis-tant, I = Intermediate Resistance, MS = Moderately Suscepti-ble, S = Susceptible
The information contained herein is provided by the Saskatch-ewan Advisory Council on Grain Crops. To reproduce this infor-mation in whole or in part, permission must be obtained from the council. Please contact Mitchell Japp, secretary, at 306-787-4664, or [email protected]
Legal DisclaimerThis guide is for informational purposes only. The information presented is based on aggregated data and observations, but significant individual variations may occur due to conditions such as farm management practices, climate, soil type and geographical location. While reasonable care was exercised in the preparation of the guide, no guarantees or warranties regarding the accuracy, reliability or completeness of the information are given. This guide may not reflect the newest information available and may not be regularly updat-ed. It is the sole responsibility of the user to evaluate the accuracy and appropriateness of the information.
Accessing Public Release Varieties Breeder seed of public release varieties is available to anyone (including farmers and seed growers) for multiplication, increase and marketing. There are no royalties or seed marketing agen-cy fees attached to use or sale of seed produced from Breeder seed of public release varieties. While subsequent seed pro-duction may be Pedigreed, this is the buyers choice and the buyer may increase the seed of public release varieties in any way he/she wishes (only pedigreed seed can be sold by variety name, for most major crop kinds). To purchase Breeder seed of public release varieties, contact the breeding institution listed in the Breeding Institution and Seed Distributors listings on pag-es 30-32.
VR2 The Western Producer
The cropland of Saskatchewan has been divided into four areas based roughly on agro-climatic conditions. Crop yields can vary from area to area. In choosing a variety, producers will want to consider the yield data in combination with marketing and agronomic factors.Area 1: Drought is a definite hazard and high winds are common. Sawfly outbreaks often occur in this area. Cereal rust may be a problem in the southeastern section.Area 2: Drought and sawfly may be problems in the western and central sections of the area. Cereal rust may be a problem in the south-ern section.Area 3: Sawfly can also be a problem. Drought is not as likely to be a problem in this area, particularly in the east. Cereal rust may occur in the eastern portion. The frost-free period can be fairly short in the northern section.Area 4: Rainfall is usually adequate for crop production. However, early fall frosts and wet harvest conditions are frequent problems.Note About Dividing Lines:The dividing lines do not represent distinct changes over a short distance. The change from one area to another is gradual.
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Swift Current
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Glaslyn Codette
Oyen, AB
Roblin, MB
Geomatic Services, Ministry of Agriculture December 7, 2017
Data Source: Testing Locations - Crops & Irrigation Branch
2017 Government of Saskatchewan
Saskatchewan Variety Performance GroupRegiona
