Gerald - Senova
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Gerald
Breeder: IBERS, Aberystwyth University
Status: HGCA Recommended List 2012/13
Gerald's consistent yields, good field characteristics and top quality combine to ensure it remains a popular variety choice for growers and millers. As with other quality oats from IBERS, Gerald gives low screening losses and has a high kernel content. It is well accepted by the oat millers.
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Trial data
| GERALD | DALGUISE | MASCANI | |
| T yield (% ctrl, 8.2t/ha) | 101 | 101 | 98 |
| Resistance to lodging | 6 | 4 | 6 |
| Straw length (cm) | 114 | 116 | 112 |
| Ripening (days +/- Gerald) | 0 | -2 | -1 |
| Mildew resistance | 3 | 4 | 6 |
| Crown rust resistance # | - (4) | - (3) | - (8) |
| Specific weight (kg/hl) | 52.5 | 53.9 | 53.6 |
| Kernel content % | 73.2 | 76.0 | 78.3 |
| Screenings % thro 2mm | - | - | - |
Source: HGCA RL 2012/13. Full HGCA database can be consulted at www.hgca.com
# No recent data. Numbers in brackets are RL 2011/12 figures
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