Northeast Research and Demonstration Farm

Planting Date Effects on Winter Triticale Grain Yield

Authors: Lance R. Gibson (Iowa State University) , Aaron J. Schwarte (Iowa State University) , David N. Sundberg (Iowa State University) , Douglas L. Karlen (United States Department of Agriculture)

Abstract

Triticale (trit-ah-kay-lee) is a close relative of wheat resulting from pollinating durum wheat with rye pollen and using the cross in a breeding program to produce stable, self-replicating varieties. Yield, stress tolerance, and disease resistance are typically greater in triticale than in wheat. Triticale doesn’t currently possess the grain traits of bread wheat, so its greatest market potential is as animal feed.

Keywords: Agronomy

How to Cite: Gibson, L. R. , Schwarte, A. J. , Sundberg, D. N. & Karlen, D. L. (2006) “Planting Date Effects on Winter Triticale Grain Yield”, Iowa State University Research and Demonstration Farms Progress Reports. 2005(1).