Measured Crop Performance
SMALL GRAIN
1979
JOHN C. RICE, Professor
A. R. ADAMS, Research Assistant
E. L. JONES, Agricultural Research Supervisor
G. C. OLIVER, Agricultural Research Assistant
Department of Crop Science NORTH CAROLINA STATE UNIVERSITY
INTRODUCTION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE •....•.•...•.••.••..•.•.•.•.•....•.... 3
Agencies Sponsoring Entries ..•...•••.•.•.•..•.•..•.•.• 3
Test Locations ••...•...•...•...•..••.•• 3
Cultural Practices •...••.•...•.•...•...•..•...•••..• 5
Seasonal Conditions .••.••••.•.•..••..•..•.•...•.•.•.•.•..• 7
RESULTS AND DISCUSSION .•••.•••..•..••••••••••.•..•...•.•...•... 10
Barley •.•.••..•..••.••..•...•...•.•.•.•...••. 10
Oats •..•••..•.•...•...••.•.•.••.•••...•...•..• 11
Wheat ...•.•...•...•...••..•...••.. 11
Lodging TABLES 12 Characteristics of varieties ...•...•... 13
Barley performance in the Piedmont
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15Barley performance in the Coastal Plain
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15Oat performance in the Piedmont ... t·,··.··.···.··.··.··· 16
Oat perfonnance in the Coastal Plain
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16Wheat perfonnance in the Piedmont ... , .. t··,···.··· 17
Wheat performance in the Coastal Plain
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PERFORMANCE OF SMALL GRAIN VARIETIES IN NORTH CAROLINA
John C. Rice, E. L. Jones, G. C. Oliver, Ray Adams
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INTRODUCTION
The Official Variety Test on Small Grain vari.eties in North Carolina is
conducted annually by locating evaluation trials throughout the small grain
producing area of the state. These tests are conducted to determine the value
and suitability of commercially available and prospective varieties of wheat,
oats and barley for planting in North Carolina. The results of these tests
are intended to aid the growers and agricultural workers in the selection of
a variety best suited for their particular area of the state or region.
Winter wheat production in North Carolina for the ·1978-79 season is
forecast at 7,000,000 bushels as of June 1. This would be an increase of 18.0
percent over the 1978 crop. Acreage to be harvested for grain is estimated at
195,000 which is the same as the 1978 harvested acreage.
It is estimated that the yield per acre for the 1979 crop will be 36
bushels per acre. This would be an increase of three bushels from last year.
This year's crop is better than recent years due to adequate soil moisture and
almost no winter kill.
The United States winter wheat production is forecast at 1.39 billion
bushels, 11 percent above the previous yield last year. The yield of 32.0
bushels per acre is the same as for the 1978 average.
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In North Carolina the oat acreage planted during the Fall of 1978 and
Spring of 1979 was 160,000 acres. This was 25,000 acres less than last
year's planted acreage and fourteen percent below the 1978 crop.
The U. S. seeding of oats for the. 1979 crop is expected to total over
15.0 million acres based on growers' intentions as of March 1 of this year.
This would be 92 percent of the 1978 acreage.
In 1978 the barley production in North Carolina was harvested from
59,000 acres with a yield of 51 bushels per acre. The 1977 acreage. was
55,000 acres. The 1978 yield per acre of 51 bushels was up eleven bushels
from the previous year.
Information on varietal performance is present from six test locations
in the state--three in the Piedmont and three in the Coastal Plain Area. In
comparing the performance of varieties, data from the area which mO$t nearly
represents the grower's conditions should be used. Seasonal conditions differ
from year to year; therefore, a variety which looks superior for one year may
not be consistently good, hence, varieties should be evaluated on the basis of
performance over several years. Depending upon the release date of the entry,
data are presented for performance from one to five years. All available
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data- were used in determining the pathologic and agronomic characteristics of
the varieties.
EXPERIMENTAL PROCEDURE
Commercial varieties and experimental lines developed by public and
private agencies are included in these tests. Any individual or firm may
make application for having entries included by writing the Department of
Crop Science, North Carolina State University at Raleigh. A fee is charged
on an entry basis for all private entries. Personnel of the testing program
may include entries about which further information is desired.
Agencies Sponsoring Entries
Coker's Pedigreed Seed Company McNair Seed Company, Inc. North American Plant Breeders
North Carolina Agricultural Expt. Sta. Northrup King Company
Ohio Foundation Seeds, Inc.
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc. Purdue University Agricultural Expt. Sta. South Carolina Agricultural Expt. Sta. Virginia Agricultural Expt. Sta.
Hartsville, S. C. Laurinburg, N. C. West Memphis, Arkansas Raleigh, N. C.
Eden Prairie, Minnesota Croton, Ohio
Tipton, Indiana Lafayette, Indiana Clemson, S. C. Blacksburg, Virginia
Six locations were used in 1978-79 with three in the Piedmont and three
in the Coastal Plain as shown in Figure 1. Four tests were located on private
farms!1 and two were on research stations. A randomized block design with four
replications was used at each location.I I
lIThe cooperative spirit and civic-minded service rendered by the farmers who provided the land and the necessary cultural practices for these trials and the cooperation of the county agents are gratefully acknowledged.
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1979
LOCATION OF SMALL GRAIN PERFORMANCE TRIALS
• Signifies Official Variety Test Locations
COOPERATORS
PIEDMONT
Rowan County: Mr. Clyde McSwain, Superintendent, Piedmont
Research Station, Salisbury, North Carolina County Extension Chairman, J. Harold Caudill
Stanley County: Mr. Keith Hill, Route 1, Box l38A, Oakboro,
North Carolina
County Extension Chairman, J. Frank Simpson
Orange County: Latta Brothers, Hillsborough, North Carolina
County Extension Chairman, Ebert L. Pierce and Agricultural Extension Agent, C. A. Green
COASTAL PLAIN
Perquimans County: Mr. Albert D. Eure, Route 3, Hertford,
North Carolina
County Extension Chairman, Richard H. Bryant
Washington County: Mr. John Smith, Superintendent, Tidewater
Research Station, Plymouth, North Carolina County Extension Chairman, GUy M. Whitford
Wayne County: Mr. Wayland Price, Route 4, Mt. Olive, North
Carolina
Cultural Practices
Cultural practices, such as seed bed preparation, date of planting,
fertilization and topdressing were in accord with good farming practices
and were uniform for all entries at a given location, Table 1. Several
months prior to planting each test location, soil samples were obtained
for the test field and fertilizer requirements were made in accordance with
the soil analysis report. Lime was applied, if needed, to adjust the pH
to a desirable level for small grain production.
Starting in 1969 all tests were planted with cone-type, tractor-mounted,
spring-loaded disc equipment. The disc allowed for more accurate seeding in
areas with stubble or organic matter on the soil surface. The seeding rate
was one gram per foot of row. The rows were changed to seven inch spacing in
1979. Each plot consisted of seven rows fifteen feet long with two feet
between each plot. The datesof planting and fertilization at planting are
shown in Table 1 for each test location.
A seven foot combine was modified slightly for harvesting individual
plots. Grain from individual plots was collected as it came from the elevator
and weighed. The combine was stopped at the end of each plot for a short
interval of time in order for the machine to clean out between plots prior to
weighing the grain from the plot. A sample of grain was taken from each plot
for the determination of test weight and moisture. All plots were adjusted
to 13 percent moisture. All samples were run through a small thresher to
remove the awns and foreign matter prior to taking test weights. The combine
was used to more nearly simulate the conditions under which these varieties
Table 1. Cultural practices for small grain tests - 1979
Area and Fertilizer pH Topdress Date of Date of
Cooperator lbs/A &Grade Results lbs/A planting harvesting
-Piedmont Area
Stanly County 400 lbs. 6.0 60 lbs. Nitrogen October 16 Barley - June 14
Keith Hill 12-24-24 Oats - June 14
Wheat - June 14
Rowan County 900 1bs. 5.8 (included in fert.) October 17 Barley - June 14
Clyde McSwain 10-20-20 Oats - June 14
Wheat - June 14
Orange County 400 lbs. 6.0 50 lbs. Nitrogen October 13 Barley - Discarded
Latta Brothers 10-20-20 Oats - Discarded
Wheat - Discarded 0"
(freeze damage)
Coastal Plain Area
Perquimans County None 7.0 None October 24 Barley - June 19
Albert D. Eure Oats - June 19
Wheat - June 19
Wayne County 300 lbs. 6.0 100 lbs. 30% Nit. Sol. October 19 Barley - June 6
Wayland Price 5-15-30 Oats - June 6
Wheat - June 6
Washington County 800 bls. 5.2 80 lbs. 30% Am. Nit. October 23 Barley - June 19
John Smith 2-6-12 Oats - June 19
Seasonal conditions
The seasonal conditions during the Fall of 1978 and Spring of 1979 were
characterized by variable weather which had an influence on small grain production.
Yields were somewhat normal to sub-normal with one location, Rowan County,
having the most ideal growing season.
September 1978: Following a dry August in the Eastern part of North
Carolina, September continued on the dry side with extreme dry conditions in
the Coastal Plain area. No precipitation occurred in Perquimans County during
August or September. Temperatures averaged well above normal across all
sections of the state.
October 1978: This is the month for planting small grain in North
Carolina and the weather conditions continued on the dry side of normal.
Rainfall averaged less than one tenth of an inch statewide during the week
of October 30. All 16 reportin.g weather stations in the state listed a "minus"
reading on precipitation departure from normal from September 1.
November 1978: Tar Heel farmers had a good month for field work as dry
and open weather continued. In some areas extremely dry weather hampered
germination of the small grain crop. Prospects at this date for wheat, oats
and barley were poor to fair due to very dry conditions. This resulted in
delayed seeding in many areas as well as poor germination.
December 1978-January 1979: Temperatures in December averaged from three
to six degrees below normal and precipitation totaled one-half to one inch in
the west and central and up to three and a half inches on the coast. In
January temperatures averaged two degrees above normal and rainfall continued
over most of the state. Mild weather prevailed and fair weather was the rule
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February 1979: This month was characterized by extremes of snowfalls
and mild weather. Two winter storms gave measurable snowfall to most areas
of the state during the week of February 12. Heavy snow fell from the
Mountains to the Piedmont with the southeastern part of the state receiving
one inch before precipitation changed to freezing rain. Temperatures averaged
7 to 10 degrees below seasonal normals statewide. Total snow on the ground
by end of February 21 ranged from 7 to 17 inches in the mountains; 5 to 13
inches in the Piedmont; and 1 to 5 inches through the Coastal Plains. Even
the Coastal section had one inch of snow on the ground.
March 1979: Temperatures fluctuated rapidly during most of this month.
Thermometer readings dipped to ten or more degrees below normal as each cold
front moved across the state. However rapid warming took place each time
after the cold front moved through and temperatures rose to 5 to 10 degrees
above normal before the influx of the cold air.
April 1979: Temperatures averaged almost 15 degrees above normal during
the first part of the month. Favorable weather continued during the month
allowing ample opportunity for field work. The condition of wheat, oats, and
barley was reported as fair to mostly good. Soil moisture was reported as
13% short, 71% adequate, and 16% surplus statewide. Spring weather prevailed
across the state with warm temperatures and beneficial rains. A heavy freeze
on April 20 damaged entries in the Orange County test.
May 1979: This was the month for rain and scattered showers. Overall
crop conditions generally were fair to mostly good. General rainfall during
the last week caused some erosion and water damage. Days for field work
averaged 3.4 statewide compared with 4.6 during the early part of the month.
Rainfall continued to hamper field activities during the last week of May
June 1979: Combining of wheat, oats, and barley continued during the
second week in June. The average percents harvested for the state by June 1
were as follows:
Wheat
Oats
Barley
1979
10
12
17
1978
5
12
22
Average
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27
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Soil moisture varied across the state with the Mountains and Coastal
Plains Regions reporting mostly adequate soil moisture while the Piedmont
Region reported adequate to surplus supplies. Statewide, conditions averaged
5% short, 70% adequate, and 25% surplus.
General 1978-1979: The 1978-79 small grain season was characterized by
a dry fall, a normal winter, and a wet spring. Low temperatures had a killing
effect on oat varieties not resistant to cold damage. Some oat entries in
the Eastern part of the Coastal Plain were completely destroyed. Wheat and
barley entries did not suffer to the same degree as oat entries. Small grain
yields were average over most of the state. Diseases continue to be a major
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RESULTS AND DISCUSSION
The performance of the 1979 tests, along with the previous four years,
is presented by crop and area in a tabular form in this report. Since the
genetic expression of a variety is influenced greatly by the environment,
it is best to have several years' data from which to draw conclusions. For
example, if a variety appeared in the two-year average but not in the three
year average, then it must be compared only within the two-year and not with
the data in the three-year average since it is possible that the third year
could have been extremely good or poor and not comparable.
Barley
Table 5 shows the performance of barley in the Piedmont. Yields were
slightly higher than last year varying from a high of 84.0 bushels per acre
for the experimental NC 75-75 to 49.8 bushels for the experimental NC 75-149
The mean of the test for the 1979 season was 67.7 bushels per acre compared
with 65.6 bushels per acre in 1978.
The test weight of 47.0 and 46.8 for the experimentals NC 75-75 and
NC 73-119 respectively were the highest test weight in pounds per bushel of
all entries. Boone had the highest five-year average of four entries common
to the test for this period of time with 75.5 bushels per acre and Keowee
continued to have the highest test weight with 46.4 pounds per bushel. The
yield and test weight data for barley performance in the Piedmont are
averagesof Stanly and Rowan Counties.
In the Coastal Plain Area, Table 6 shows the difference in yield
between varieties and breeding lines. The mean of the test in bushels per
The highest yield was from the variety, Boone, at 69.5 bushels per acre.
The test weight in pounds per bushel on the eleven entries varied from
38.6 to 46.9 with a mean of 41.6. The mean test weight for 1978-79 season
was 4.3 pounds less than last season's test weight. The variety, Keowee,
showed the highest test weight at 46.9.
Oats
The data from the oat trials in North Carolina are recorded in Tables
7 and 8.
Entries in the Piedmont oat test were very good in 1979 compared with
1978. The mean yield of the test was 109.8 bushels for two locations with
an increase of 16.3 bushels over last year.
The highest in yield was Coker 716 with 125.2 bushels per acre and
another Coker variety, 227, was second at 119.6 bushels per acre. Coker 716
also had the highest test weight with 35.4 pounds per bushel.
In the Coastal Plain the mean yield of the test was 85.3 bushels for
three locations. This was 39.0 bushels less than last year. The mean test
weight was 32.7 pounds per bushel which was 1.2 pounds per bushel less than
1977-78. Salem and Brooks were on top at 95.8 bushels per acre. The highest
test weight on nine entries was 34.8 pounds per bushel for Coker 227. These
combined data were from tests in Wayne, Washington and Perquimans Counties.
Wheat
Table 9 shows the data on wheat trials in the Piedmont. The mean yield
(bu/A) of the test for the 1979 season was 10.6 bushels more than in 1978.
The mean test weight in pounds per bushel for 1979 was 55.6 compred with 59.8
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acre. The highest test weight was on Coker 747 at 57.4 pounds per bushel.
In the five-year average Coker 747 was also high with 51.7 bushels per acre.
The wheat yields in the Coastal Plain Area were down compared to last
year. The mean of the test decreased from 62.2 bushels per acre as the
mean of 1978 to 45.6 bushels per acre for the 1979 mean. This was a
16.6 bushel per acre decrease.
For the four-year average, the' variety, McNair 1003, was the highest
yielding entry at 56.7.
Lodging data are given in Table 11. A one-year, two-year, three-year
-Leaf
Mildew rust Scald Lodging Winter Test Length
resist- resist- resist- resist- hardi- Maturity Weight of
Variety ance ance ance ance ness lb/bu awns
Boone Fair Good Fair Good Good Early High Short
Clayton Good Excellent Fair Good Good Early Medium Awnless
Keowee Good Poor Fair Good Good Early High Short
Maury Good Medium Good Good Good Early High Awnless
Table 3. Characteristics of oat varieties*
.-w
Crown
rust Smut Mosaic Winter Lodging Test
resist- resist- resist- Maturity Hardi- resist- Weight
Variety ance ance ance ness ance lb/bu
**Carolee Fair Good Fair Medium Fair Good Medium
Coker 227 Excellent Good Good Med. Early Good Good Med. High
+Firecracker Fair Good Good Early Poor Excellent Med. High
Salem Fair Good Good Medium Fair Excellent High
Brooks Fair Good Good Early Good Excellent Med. _High
Coker 716 Fair Good Good Medium Good Excellent High
+Recommended for Coastal Plain only.
Table 4. Characteristics of wheat varieties*
Leaf Soft
rust Mildew Mosaic Winter Lodging Height Test Wheat
resist- resist- resist- Maturity Hardi- resist- of Wei§ht Milling
Variety ance ance ance ness ance Straw lb/bu Quality
Abe** Good Good Good Medium Excellent Good Medium High Good
Arthur 71** Good Good Good Medium Excellent Good Semi-Dwarf High Good
Coker 747 Good Good Good Medium Good Good Semi-Dwarf High Good
Downy** Good Good Good Medium Good Fair Semi-Dwarf Medium Good
Delta Queen Good Good Good Medium Good Good Semi-Dwarf High Good
Oasis** Good Good Good Medium Excellent Good Medium High Good
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Pioneer Brand S76 Fair Poor Excellent Medium Good Excellent Medium High Poor
Pioneer Brand S78 Fair Poor Excellent Medium Good Excellent Medium High Poor
McNair 1003 Fair Good Good Medium Excellent Excellent Medium Medium Good
Roy Good Fair Good Medium Good Excellent Semi-Dwarf Medium Good
Titan** Good Good Good Medium Excellent Good Medium Medium Good
*These characteristics based upon all available observations.
Table 5. Summary of BARLEY performance trials in the Piedmont.
1 yr. Avg.l l 2 yr. Avg. 3 yr. Avg. 4 yr. Avg. 5 yr. Avg. Variety 1979 1978-1979 1977-1979 1976-1979 1975-1979 or Line bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu Clayton 59.5 42.1 63.7 43.6 53.0 42.6 59.7 43.3 65.1 43.4 Boone 79.6 44.7 76.6 45.6 62.0 44.4 68.8 45.0 75.5 44.8 Keowee 73.8 46.0 71.5 47.2 59.8 46.1 67.3 46.3 73.2 46.4 Maury 64.0 42.8 62.4 43.4 53.8 42.9 63.9 43.7 68.2 43.4 *NC 73-119 69.8 46.8 65.6 46.1 54.8 44.4
*NC 75-149 49.8 44.0 57.0 44.1 *NC 75-75 84.0 47.0 76.3 47.5 *NC 75-140 65.2 44.3 66.8 44.2 *NC 76-19 64.6 43.6
*NC 76-20 66.4 43.8
Mean of Test 67.7 44.5 67.5 45.2 56.7 44.1 64.9 44.6 70.5 44.5 L.S.D. ( .05) 19.5
(.01) N.S. C.V. ( % ) 29
l/Average of Stanly and Rowan Counties. * Experimenta1s.
Table 6. Summary of BARLEY performance trials in the Coastal Plain.
1 yr. Avg.l l 2 yr. Avg. 3 yr. Avg. 4 yr. Avg. 5 yr. Avg. Variety 1979 1978-1979 1977-1979 1976-1979 1975-1979 or Line bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu Clayton 59.7 40.3 67.6 42.6 64.6 43.0 64.0 42.9 66.0 45.5 Boone 69.5 43.0 74.0 45.5 71.0 45.5 73.2 45.2 75.4 45.5 Keowee 68.1 46.9 74.9 47.0 69.1 46.7 67.3 46.1 70.6 46.5 Maury 53.8 39.7 53.9 41.9 54.9 42.8
*NC 73-119 62.5 44.1 68.2 44.6 66.3 44.4 *NC 75-149 48.5 40.6 61.6 42.9
*NC 75-140 53.5 40.0 66.6 42.2 *NC 75-75 64.1 43.2 62.0 45.2 *NC 76-19 57.3 41.0
*NC 76-20 55.1 40.3 *Va. 75-42-55 62.2 38.6
Mean of Test 59.5 41.6 ~ 44.0 65,2 44.3 68.2 44.7 70.7 45.8 L.S.D. (.05) 6.7
( .01) 8.8 C.V. ( % ) 16
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Table 7. Summary of OAT performance trials in the Piedmont.
1 yr. Avg
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2 yr. Avg. 3 yr. Avg. 4 yr. Avg. 5 yr. Avg.Variety 1979 1978-1979 1977-1979 1976-1979 1975-1979
or Line bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu
Caro1ee 112.0 35.0 101.4 34.2 101.8 34.9 109.4 34.6 106.1 34.2
Salem 109.4 35.1 99.6 34.4 103.1 35.4 114.9 35.4 113.7 35.4
Coker 227 119.6 35.1 106.0 34.2 110.0 35.0 116.0 35.0 112.6 35.0
Brooks 115.6 33.9 105.8 33.4
Coker 716 125.2 35.4 113.7 34.4
*NC 75-2 106.3 34.0
*NC 75-6 108.6 32.9
*NC 74-2 81~6 32.5
Mean of Test 109.8 34.2 105.3 34.1 105.0 35.1 113.4 35.0 110.8 34.9
L.S.D. (.05) 24.3
(.01) N.S.
C.V. ( % ) 22
l/Average of Rowan and Stanly Counties.
* Experimenta1s.
Table 8. Summary of OAT performance trials in the Coastal Plain.
1 yr. Avg.1l 2 yr. Avg. 3 yr. Avg. 4 yr. Avg. 5 yr. Avg.
Variety 1979 1978-1979 1977-1979 1976-1979 1975-1979
or Line bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu
Caro1ee 89.0 31.4 102.1 32.1 100.6 32.5 95.9 32.8 97.9 33.4
Salem 95.8 34.3 109.7 35.2 107.6 35.1 100.6 34.9 102.8 35.6
Coker 227 88.9 34.8 110.4 34.2 102.0 34.4 99.0 34.2 98.7 34.7
Firecracke~1 93.1 33.2 106.6 33.8 101.4 34.0 97.8 34.0 99.3 34.5
Coker 716 87.8 32.9 109.0 33.2 105.3 33.9
Brooks 95.8 31.8 110.2 32.3 106.1 33.3
*NC 75-2 71.3 32.6
*NC 75-6 74.0 31.9
*NC 74-2 74.6 31.2
Mean of Test 85.3 32.7 108.0 33.5 103.8 33.9 98.3 34.0 99.7 34.6
L.S.D. (.05) 15.2
( .01) 20.2
C.V. ( % ) 21
l/Average of Washington, Wayne and Perquimans Counties.
llAverage of Wayne and Perquimans Counties. Entry completely destroyed in Washington County.
Table 9. Summary of WHEAT performance trials in the Piedmont.
1 yr. Avg.1:.l 2 yr. Avg. 3 yr. Avg. 4 yr. Avg. 5 yr. Avg.
Variety 1979 1978-1979 1977-1979 1976-1979 1975-1979
or Line bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu
Arthur 71 55.4 55.2 46.2 57.8 44.4 57.6 43.2 58.2 44.7 58.6
Abe 56.9 56.0 49.2 58.0 46.8 57.5 43.8 57.8 45.8 58.3
Oasis 47.0 54.0 45.2 57.4 43.3 57.2 43.4 58.0 44.9 58.5
Coker 747 59.3 57.4 53.2 59.2 50.7 58.5 52.2 59.4 51.7 59.7
McNair 1003 66.6 56.2 57.0 57.2 54.8 56.1 56.1 57.0
RoyY 55.0 55.2 55.0 57.2 52.9 56.3
*NC 74-31 57.4 55.7 56.2 57.4 53.2 56.2
Downy 53.2 56.5 49.4 58.5
*Coker 76-22 55.2 56.6 54.5 57.8
Delta Queen 50.4 56.2 48.0 58.3
Pioneer Brand S76 58.2 56.4 50.2 58.2
Pioneer Brand S78 56.0 54.8 50.4 57.6
Titan 59.2 56.0
*NC 75-45 55.8 54.8
*NK 75W520 50.0 55.8
*NK 75W812 61.6 54.2
*Va. 75-24-95 63.2 56.4
*Va. 75-54-53 60.8 52.6
Mean of Test 56.7 55.6 51.2 57.9 49.4 57.1 47.7 58.1 46.8 58.8
L.S.D. (.05) N.S.
( .01) N.S.
C.V. ( % ) 23
l/Average of Stanly and Rowan Counties. * Experimenta1s.
~ROYwas seeded with poor quality seed which might have affected its performance.
Table 10. Summary of WHEAT performance trials in the Coastal Plain.
1 yr. Avg.!/ 2 yr. Avg. 3 yr. Avg. 4 yr. Avg. 5 yr. Avg.
Variety 1979 1978-1979 1977-1979 1976-1979 1975-1979
or Line bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu bu/A 1bs/bu
Arthur 71 42.0 56.1 47.4 58.2 46.7 58.3 42.2 58.5 41.0 58.9
Abe 47.4 55.6 49.3 57.4 49.7 57.9 44.2 58.0 42.3 58.4
Oasis 43.4 56.3 50.4 58.4 48.2 58.5 43.9 58.6 42.2 59.0
Coker 747 49.4 55.6 58.2 57.8 58.6 58.6 55.1 59.2 53.9 59.6
McNair 1003 53.5 55.0 60.8 55.0 60.4 56.0 56.7 56.6
Roy2-1 47.7 53.3 60.4 54.9 62.5 56.1
*NC 74-31 44.5 52.3 55.2 53.6 59.0 55.1
Downy 42.2 56.1 48.8 57.6
*Coker 76-22 45.1 53.3 60.0 55.0
Delta Queen 44.3 55.1 52.4 56.6
Pioneer Brand S76 48.4 56.4 53.0 57.2
Pioneer Brand S78 47.3 55.8 53.6 57.0
Titan 46.8 53.3
*NC 75-45 44.1 54.1
*NK 75W520 28.2 52.0
*NK 75W812 37.3 53.6
*Va. 75-24-95 55.0 56.1
*Va. 75-54-53 53.8 56.6
Mean of Test 45.6 54.8 54.1 56.6 55.0 57.2 48.4 58.2 44.8 59.0
L.S.D. (.05) 9.0
( .01) 11.8
C.V. ( % ) 22
l/Average of Washington, Wayne and Perqutmans Counties. * Experimenta1s.
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Table 11. Lodging Data (Percent).
Varieties
or Lines 1 yr. Avg. 2 yr. Avg. 3 yr. Avg. 4 yr. Avg.
BARLEY
Boone 69 54 57 62
Clayton 89 58 53 56
Keowee 62 42 37 34
Maury 46 30 25 28
*NC 73-119 54 33
*NC 75-75 54 44
*NC 75-140 39 22
*NC 75-149 41 28
*NC 76-19 89
*NC 76-20 89
*Va. 75-42-55 23
OATS
Caro1ee 48 33 47 36
Salem 42 22 20 15
Coker 227 61 36 48 39
Firecracker 40 22 25 19
Brooks 63 32 40
Coker 716 64 35 40
*NC 75-2 79
*NC 75-6 73
*NC 74-2 58
WHEAT
McNair 1003 24 12 14 10
Coker 747 52 26 25 18
Arthur 71 20 10 17 13
Abe 26 13 17 12
Oasis 8 4 13 10
Roy 22 11 13
*NC 74-31 43 22 25
*Coker 76-22 55 28
Pioneer Brand S-76 12
Pioneer Brand S-78 22
Delta Queen 55
Downy 36
*NC 75-45 58
*NK 75W520 26
*NK 75W812 18
*Va. 75-54-53 33
*Va. 75-24-95 22
Titan 19
