A. Palágyi
Cereal Research Non-Profit Company,
Szeged, Hungary
GK-lringó is a new Hungarian oat
variety coming from the crossing of GK-3/Iris/GK-Pillangó. (GK-3:
an old Hungarian variety with strong stem and good standability; Iris:
a genotype with Mediterranean origin and not susceptible to virus diseases
and fungi; GK-Pillangó: a Hungarian oat variety produced on the
majority of the oat growing area in Hungary, with wide adaptability and
excellent drought tolerance.)
The main morphological attributes of GK-Iringó:
a medium tall oat variety with strong stem and vigorous tillering. Its
panicle has equilateral symmetry. It is a mid-ripening variety with yellow
grain colour.
The advantageous properties of GK-Iringó:
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Strong stem, high yield, outstanding adaptability.
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Good field resistance to powdery mildew, smut
(Ustilago avenae) crown rust, and barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV).
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As far as the nutritive value of the grain
is considered, it is rich in certain amino acids, soluble fiber and -glucan.
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Its straw (stem and leaf) consists of fine
fibres, ages very late, therefore it can be used as green fodder.
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Its grain yield can be utilized both as fodder
and food (its groat content is over 70%).
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Owing to its disease resistance, it can be
grown as bioproduct, free from chemicals.
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