Selection and Evaluation of Winter Triticale Lines for Grain Production in Montana (2003)

Abstract

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.