Background
Initial proven concept that ultra-early plantings of hard red spring wheat is a viable strategy that, at a minimum, maintains yield potential and increases yield stability. Opinions of the viability of such a management strategy for CWAD appears mixed as some consider durum to have weaker vigor and therefore not suitable to an ultra-early system. We know of growers either experimenting with dormant-planting CWAD in the fall or wanting research to inform their practices.
This study will clearly identify the risks and benefits (in terms of crop stand establishment, yield, and quality) associated with ultra-early plantings of CWAD in western Canada over a wide range of climatic conditions, including dormant-seeded situations. It will also identify genetic variances to this seeding system. As grain yield is positively associated with maturity or growing degree day requirements, it is possible that attainable yields can be maintained or even exceeded with early-seeded, cold tolerant spring wheat.
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Project Details
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| Timeline |
2021-2024 |
| Principal Investigator: |
Dr. Brian Beres
AAFC |
| Project Contact: |
Mike Gretzinger |
| Funded By: |
Saskatchewan Wheat Commission
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