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Evaluation and Selection of Superior Winter Triticale Lines for Grain Production and Winter Hardiness (2002)
(Central Agricultural Research Center, 2002) Berg, Jim E.; Hensleigh, Pat F.; Hybner, Roger M.; Kephart, Ken D.; Kolding, Matt; Sharp, Gail L.; Vavrovsky, Joe; Wichman, David M.
This report identifies and selects winter triticale lines that exhibit superior grain yield and winter hardiness in central Montana and throughout the state. In 2002, several winter triticale lines had grain yields (pounds/acre) greater than Tiber winter wheat at Moccasin, Bozeman, and Sheridan. However, the winter triticale yields were not overwhelmingly higher than Tiber yields, as has occurred some years. Several triticale lines have proven to have grain yield potentials greater than Tiber winter wheat. Unfortunately, we have not had winters suitable for the evaluation of winter hardiness. Some of these lines would be suitable for production in areas of Montana with marginal winter stress or for seeding into undisturbed stubble.
Evaluation of Experimental Winter Triticale Lines for Adaptation in Montana (2001)
(Central Agricultural Research Center, 2001) Berg, Jim E.; Hensleigh, Pat F.; Hybner, Roger M.; Kephart, Ken D.; Kolding, Matt; Sharp, Gail L.; Vavrovsky, Joe; Wichman, David M.
This report documents the observations of winter triticale lines to determine if any perform well in Central Montana. Triticale plots were seeded on a west-facing slope to obtain maximum exposure to winter temperatures and wind. Plant densities and percent stand indicate no significant differences among the triticale lines in their ability to survive winter. Triticale lines did not differ significantly from Tiber winter wheat in winter hardiness or in grain yield. Grain yields averaged 2520 lbs/a and test weights were above average at 53.6 lbs/bu. Similar results were obtained in the Statewide Triticale Nursery planted in a more protected area on the research center. Triticale lines tested had a wide range of heading dates and test weight values. Early maturing lines with acceptable test weights and yields comparable to Tiber winter wheat can be selected for and continued in subsequent yield trials.
Selection and Evaluation of Winter Triticale Lines for Grain Production in Montana (2003)
(Central Agricultural Research Center, 2003) Bruckner, Phil L.; Hensleigh, Pat F.; Kolding, Matt; Vavrovsky, Joe; Wichman, David M.
This report evaluates winter triticale lines for adaptation to Montana conditions and to develop varieties to be release by the Montana Agricultural Experiment Station for Montana grain producers. Mild winters have prevented the critical evaluation of winter triticale lines for winter hardiness. As a result, we have been reluctant to make conclusive decisions on the fitness of winter triticale lines. to self fertile and less susceptible to out crossing. Grain yields are much improved over the years. The grain plumpness and seedling vigor of winter triticale seems much improved over lines evaluated 20 years ago.
Statewide Winter Triticale Trial (2001)
(Central Agricultural Research Center, 2001) Berg, Jim E.; Hensleigh, Pat F.; Hybner, Roger M.; Kephart, Ken D.; Kolding, Matt; Sharp, Gail L.; Vavrovsky, Joe; Wichman, David M.
This report evaluates winter triticale selections which exhibit high yield, good quality, and winter hardiness in environments and cropping methods representative of Montana. To develop a winter feed grain adapted to livestock production areas in eastern Montana because seeding spring grains conflicts with calving and lambing. Differences in yield between cultivars were not significant at the Bozeman or Huntley sites and no single cultivar was the highest yielding at all sites. Test weights for the triticale entries ranged from 48.7 to 57.3 lbs/bu based on a standard of 50 lbs/bu. The average test weight for all entries and all locations was 54.7 lbs/bu, well below that of Tiber winter wheat but above the standard of 50 lbs/bu. Grain protein levels ranged from 14.0 to 19.1 percent and nursery averages were generally one percent lower than that of Tiber winter wheat.