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GrainGenes Reference Report: CRC-32-259

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Reference	CRC-32-259
Title	Sprout damage and falling number in South African and Hungarian wheats
Journal	Cereal Research Communications
Year	2004
Volume	32
Pages	259-264
Author	Barnard A Bona L
Abstract	Pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) is an important abiotic stress factor in small grain production both in South Africa and Hungary. Grain and seed quality parameters decrease after frequent of prolonged rainfall during harvest time, leading to enormous economic problems for the producer and the country. Development, exchange and introduction of cultivars to abiotic stresses such us pre-harvest sprouting is an essential requirement for sustaining crop production in both countries. In this study, we compared the tolerance or susceptibility of South African and Hungarian cultivars to PHS and their subsequent falling number at four different localities. The Hungarian cultivar GK Goncol seemed to have adapted the best to the South African climate, although its yield was not better than that of GK Cipo. The four South African cultivars, namely Gariep, Limpopo, Caledon and Elands did not seem to have a problem with PHS. The Hungarian cultivars GK Mero and GK Cipo also showed a good resistance to PHS. GK Goncol and GK Jaszsag, however, had low tolerance over all four environments and could lead to quality problems when rain occurs during harvest time. Selected cultivars can be used in future in PHS-risk areas to lower input costs and production risk, while maintaining or improving crop yields and grain quality
Keyword	adaptation [ Show all 22 ]

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