Spring barley 'RUBIOLA'
Species: spring barley
Variety title: ‘RUBIOLA’
Development |
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Pedigree: |
Rūja/Run 8/458 |
Maintainer and representative of selection breeders: |
AREI |
Authors of the variety: |
Linda Legzdiņa, Maija Gaiķe, Vita Gaiķe |
Registered: |
2011. |
Protection period of the variety: |
up to 31 December 2036. |
Morphological description:
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The plants are relatively tall. Long, dense, productive ears. The grain contains hull. |
Economic characteristics: |
Medium-late variety. Comparatively resistant to lodging. The crop during tests in the conditions of biological agriculture in Priekuļi 2.6 – 4.9 t ha-1, but in Vecauce – 4.7 – 5.6 t ha-1. In conventional farming, the crop is similar to the crops of standard varieties. Comparatively good at suppressing the development of weeds in biological farming systems. |
Quality: |
High 1,000 grain weight and density. Medium content of protein and starch in grain. Comparatively high content of anti-cancer and anti-inflammatory peptide lunasin, iron and zinc. |
Susceptibility to diseases: |
Infection with mildew and net blotch is averagely common, low rates of loose smut infection are possible. |
Use: |
The grain should predominantly used for feed, positive results in beer production are also possible. |
Cultivation: |
Suitable for biological agriculture and integrated cultivation under conventional farming system. The recommended sowing rate in biological farming is 450-500 and in conventional farming - 400-450 germinating seeds per m2. The recommended dose of N fertiliser in the event of conventional farming - up to 90 kg ha-1. |
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