Evaluation and Selection of Superior Winter Triticale Lines for Grain Production and Winter Hardiness (2002)

Abstract

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.