Fusion - Senova
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Fusion
Breeder: IBERS, Aberystwyth University
Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13
Fusion is a high yielding naked oat with improved grain quality. In this premium grain market quality is a key requirement and Fusion combines very high specific weight with lower screenings. This will appeal to consumers who increasingly are becoming more discerning on quality aspects.
Fusion offers an alternative to the popular variety Hendon.
Winter oats
Balado
Trial data
| FUSION | GERALD | DALGUISE | GRAFTON | |
| T yield (% ctrl, 8.2t/ha) | 79 | 101 | 101 | 74 |
| Resistance to lodging | 8 | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Straw length (cm) | 81 | 114 | 116 | 115 |
| Ripening (days +/- Gerald) | +2 | 0 | -2 | -2 |
| Mildew resistance | 5 | 3 | 4 | 4 |
| Crown rust resistance # | - (4) | - (4) | - (3) | -(6) |
| Specific weight (kg/hl) | 62.1 | 52.5 | 53.9 | 64.8 |
| Kernel content | - | 73.2 | 76.0 | - |
| Screenings % thro 2mm | - | - | - | - |
Source: HGCA RL 2012/13
Full HGCA database can be consulted at www.hgca.com
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