Development

Pedigree:

Baronesse / L-2380 (Ww7291 / Dina)

Maintainer and representative of selection breeders:

AREI

Authors of the variety:

Linda Legzdiņa, Maija Gaiķe, Vita Gaiķe, Indra Ločmele

Registered:

2010.

Protection period of the variety:

up to 31 December 2035.

Morphological description:

The plants are medium tall.

Comparatively high productive tillering coefficient.

The ears bend down, when ripe.

The grain contains hull.

Economic characteristics:

Duration of vegetation period – medium.

Comparatively resistant to lodging.

Suitable for medium intensity farming.

High and comparatively stable productivity.

During different tests, the crop exceeded the crop of standard varieties by 2 - 22%.

The average crop in Priekuļi is on average 5.45 t ha^-1.

Quality:

1,000 grain weight and grain density exceed the parameters of standard variety ‘Ansis', content of protein and starch – similar to ‘Ansis'.

High output of extract substances (on average 79.6%) and, in most cases, protein content conforms to beer barley standard.

Susceptibility to diseases:

Infection with mildew is comparatively uncommon, susceptibility to net blotch is medium, infection with loose smut is possible.

Use:

The grain should predominantly used for feed, positive results in beer production are also possible.

Cultivation:

Suitable for integrated cultivation under conventional farming system.

It is recommended to treat the seed with mordant.

Recommended sowing rate: 350-400 germinating seeds per m².

Optimum dose of N fertiliser - 90 kg ha^-1.

For information:

Linda Legzdiņa