HY 017-HRS

Wheat

Variety Description

Varieties used for comparison: 'Hobson' and 'HY 124-HRS'

Summary: 'HY 017-HRS' has absent or very weak anthocyanin colouration of the coleoptile whereas 'Hobson' has weak to moderate anthocyanin. The plants of 'HY 017-HRS' mature later than those of 'HY 124-HRS'. At the four leaf stage, pubescence of the lower leaf blade is absent for 'HY 017-HRS' whereas it is sparse for 'Hobson' and sparse to moderately dense for 'HY 124-HRS'. The flag leaf of 'HY 017-HRS' is shorter than that of 'Hobson', longer than that of 'HY 124-HRS' and more narrow than that of both reference varieties. Anthocyanin colouration of the flag leaf auricles of 'HY 017-HRS' is absent or very weak while it is strong to very strong for 'Hobson'. At maturity, 'HY 017-HRS' has a more weakly curved culm than 'HY 124-HRS'. The spike length for 'HY 017-HRS' is shorter than that of 'Hobson' and longer than that of 'HY 124-HRS'. The lower glume of 'HY 017-HRS' has a narrower shoulder and shorter beak than that of 'Hobson'. 'HY 017-HRS' has a smaller germ than both reference varieties.

Description:

PLANT: spring wheat, semi-erect to intermediate growth habit, low to medium frequency of plants with recurved flag leaves, matures mid-season to late
SEEDLING (4-leaf stage): coleoptile with absent or very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, glabrous sheath and blade of the lower leaves

FLAG LEAF: auricles with absent or very weak intensity of anthocyanin colouration, glabrous sheath, glabrous or very sparse pubescence of blade, strong to very strong glaucosity of sheath

CULM/NECK: moderate to strong glaucosity, very weak to weakly curved at maturity

STRAW: thin pith in cross section, very weak to weak anthocyanin colouration at maturity

SPIKE: parallel sided to semi-clavate, lax to moderately dense, erect to inclined attitude at maturity, strong glaucosity, white at maturity, absent or very sparse hairiness of convex surface of the apical rachis segment
AWNS: short to medium length, spreading attitude, white to light brown
LOWER GLUME: narrow to medium width, medium to long, sparse to moderately dense pubescence, shape of shoulder ranges from slightly sloping to straight, narrow shoulder, slight to moderately curved beak, medium length beak, internal hairs are sparse
LEMMA: slight to moderately curved beak

KERNEL: hard red type, light to medium red, medium size, medium length, medium width, oval, rounded cheek, short to medium length brush hairs, small to medium size germ when observed from dorsal view, round germ, medium width crease, medium depth crease

AGRONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS: good bread quality, poor pastry and biscuit quality, 14.4% wheat protein

DISEASE REACTIONS: resistant to Septoria nodorum blotch (Septoria nodorum), resistant to moderately resistant to Leaf rust (Puccinia triticina), Stem rust (Puccinia graminis f. sp. tritici) and Barley yellow dwarf virus, moderately susceptible to Septoria tritici blotch (Septoria tritici) and Powdery mildew (Erysiphe graminis f. sp. tritici), moderately susceptible to susceptible to Fusarium head blight (Fusarium graminearum)

PESTICIDE REACTIONS: resistant to Quilt and Prosaro fungicides, resistant to Buctril-M and Mextrol herbicides

Origin & Breeding History: 'HY 017-HRS' (experimental designation 98S017-01) is a spring wheat variety that was bred and developed by Agripro-Coker (A Division of Syngenta Seeds) in Berthoud, Colorado, USA, from a cross made in 1998 between lines 'Lars/3/N92-0098' and 'Sumai-3/Dalen'. A modified single seed descent breeding method was used to develop 'HY 017-HRS'. The line was selected as an F4 and in the spring of 2003, seed was first tested by Hyland Seeds as an F6. From 2003 to 2006, further assessment, selection and advancement of 'HY 017-HRS' was based on its reaction to the available leaf and stem diseases, straw strength, height, and seed and other agronomic and quality characteristics. Also from 2003 to 2006, 'HY 017-HRS' was tested in both private and public trials where enough information was acquired to support its registration.

Tests & Trials: Tests and trials were conducted during 2010 and 2011. The plot for each of these years was planted at the St. Mary's Testing Location in the spring of 2010 and 2011. The plots were planted at a rate of 400 seeds/square metre, 4 metres long and consisted of four replicates. In the spring, plots were cut back to 3 metres and finally consisted of 5 x 23 cm rows in 2010 and 6 x 16 cm rows in 2011. The total plot area was 1.38 metres x 3 metres = 4.14 metres which resulted in a minimum of 1650 plants/plot grown/replicate.

Comparison tables for 'HY 017-HRS' with reference varieties 'Hobson' and 'HY 124-HRS'

Flag leaf length (cm)

Flag leaf width (cm)

Spike length (cm)

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Wheat: 'HY 017-HRS' (center) with reference varieties 'HY 124-HRS' (left) and 'Hobson' (right)

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Wheat: 'HY 017-HRS' (center) with reference varieties 'HY 124-HRS' (left) and 'Hobson' (right)