Canada is the worlds largest exporter of hard red spring wheat. Evidence from manitoba, canada richard carew, elwin g. Winter wheat variety performance summary in montana. Cwrs and cers are composed of hard red spring wheat varieties typically used for the production of highvolume pan and crusty bread requiring high protein content and for highprotein asian noodles. The different types of wheat and what theyre used for. Updating n recommendations for new, high yielding varieties. Oklahoma wheat variety national agricultural statistics. Effect of wheat storage study around freshly harvested wheat under controlled conditions pilot milling properties of two commercially grown cwrs varieties obtained immediately following harvest, and at storage intervals of up to 30 months at 21oc and minus 15oc following harvest, were evaluated. Aac viewfield is a wellrounded variety with top yields, great standability and good sprouting ratings. A new variety of wheat must have the right intrinsic properties before it can be grown as a registered variety in canada. Within the same test, aac leroy was % higher yielding than carberry, a popular cwrs wheat variety across the. Wheat varieties faller and prosper, which last month picked up interim registration from the canadian food inspection agency, will go in an interim wheat class for now, the cgc said friday.
As well, an additional 25 wheat varieties now in the canada western red spring cwrs wheat class and four varieties in the canada prairie spring cpsr class will be reclassified as cnhr. This extensive process is overseen by the government of canadas canadian food inspection agency, variety registration office. Red wheat also has a stronger, more bitter flavor than white. It is tough to choose a spring wheat when there are many good varieties out in the market. The cwrs and cpsr classes today include 81 and 17 varieties respectively. Well adapted across western canada, but especially attractive in high yielding areas of the prairies where short, strong straw and good fhb resistance is desirable. The annual guide plays an important role in reducing information asymmetries between cwrs wheat breeding institutions and the producers who adopt the varieties. Great protein potential, heavy test weight and strong lodging resistance make cdc morris an excellent choice for growers in high fertility areas.
All ceow selected will be graded according to the specifications listed in the wheat ce other wheat primary grade determinant table. Aac leroy canada western red spring wheat canadian science. Cps wheat yields up to 20 per cent higher than current cwrs wheat varieties, but there is. This content is a short introduction to the wheat origin, evolution, production technology, and. Pdf classifiers fusion in recognition of wheat varieties. Average protein content of selected cwrs wheat grown in regional variety trials in alberta variety % protein superb. For continued agricultural productivity, sustainability, and marketability, focused efforts are needed to develop improved cwrs wheat varieties with high yields at reduced input costs. Cdc morris is a highyielding cwrs variety that places at the top of proven performance check trials year after year. Wheat producers can expect an early harvest, excellent yield, and top grades. Variation in breadmaking quality of cwrs wheat from producer. Nine wheat varieties, five canada western red spring cwrs and four canada prairie spring red cpsr, grown at the same locations and composited by variety, were milled to yield 65% extraction flours, which were used to form yellow. United states department of agriculture national agricultural statistics service oklahoma wheat variety report oklahoma field office p. Cwrs can improve the quality of lower quality wheats and is often referred to as a blending or improver wheat. It has shown very high yields across all prairie production zones from the heat driven south, right up through the parkland regions.
Jan 21, 2016 as well, an additional 25 wheat varieties now in the canada western red spring cwrs wheat class and four varieties in the canada prairie spring cpsr class will be reclassified as cnhr. Overhauling the cwrs and cpsr wheat classes 29 varieties to be reclassified authors. Apr 20, 2018 the canadian grain commission has announced it is moving five more canada western red spring cwrs wheat varieties to the new canada northern hard red cnhr wheat class due to these varieties not meeting gluten requirements for western canadas flagship cwrs class. Jun 05, 2019 the color of the wheat plays a part too and as you may have already guessed, red wheat is darker than white wheat. Each individual company has their own selection criteria and specifications. Hard red spring wheat an overview sciencedirect topics. Changes to cwrs and cpsr wheat variety designations. We find cdc landmark to be about the earliest maturing of the really good yielding varieties the seed has always been excellent quality with good protein. Wheat varieties are carefully chosen, based on characteristics including yield potential. Aac brandon broad adaptability due to its excellent overall disease resistance.
Aac brandon is well adapted across western canada but will be especially attractive to wheat. With the latest announcement, a 35 wheat varieties from the cwrs and canada prairie spring red cpsr classes are now scheduled for reclassification between aug. High yielding potential with improved protein content over current varieties. Parata is a traditional height cwrs with fair lodging resistance, high test weight and good rust resistance. After hearing concerns about gluten strength from customers, the grain commission tightened the quality parameters for the cwrs. The list see below of 25 cwrs and four cpsr varieties includes formerly popular varieties such as. A historic table for the types of wheat planted is given below and the breakdowns by. Jul 29, 2015 in the shortterm, an interim wheat class will be created as of august 1, 2015 for three newer american wheat varieties that dont meet the cwrs and cpsr parameters faller, prosper and elgin nd to give the cgc more time to gather feedback before making a decision on the permanence of the class. An interesting study comparing 6 different spring wheat varieties including aac viewfield was completed in 2017 by sheri strydhorst, phd. Canada western red spring cwrs, canada western amber durum. The spatial and temporal variability in growing conditions. After consulting with domestic and international stakeholders and conducting a thorough evaluation, the canadian grain commission will designate 29 varieties of canada western red spring cwrs and canada prairie spring red cpsr wheat to another class as of august 1st, 2017. Stripe rust resistance among western canadian spring wheat. It is the most widely grown wheat class in western canada, accounting for more than 60% of annual production.
Dec 06, 2019 the export potential and marketability of cwrs wheat makes it a commodity of choice for canadian grain handlers and exporters. In the shortterm, an interim wheat class will be created as of august 1, 2015 for three newer american wheat varieties that dont meet the cwrs and cpsr parameters faller, prosper and elgin nd to give the cgc more time to gather feedback before making a. Stripe rust resistance among western canadian spring wheat and triticale varieties article pdf available in canadian journal of plant science 924 july 2012 with 414 reads how we measure reads. Greg stamp, stamp seeds, enchant ab aac viewfield cwrs wheat is setting the standard for semidwarf, higher yielding, exceptional quality wheat. Aac viewfield cwrs wheat high yielding, lodging resistant. For example, the variety designation for cwrs milling grades reads any variety of red spring wheat equal to or better than neepawa. Recently registered varieties in the cwrs class build on its reputation for protein strength, good milling characteristics and overall endproduct quality.
It spread westward from presentday quebec, reaching manitoba in the early 19th century with the selkirk settlers. To date3, ukraine has exported approximately 18 million tons of wheat. It goes though the combine easily and stands better than most varieties. Nitrogen management for high yielding spring wheat.
David fife, a scotland native, developed the variety to withstand the harsh weather conditions of canadian winters. Download a copy of these variety details here wheat epr variety list 201617. Kolmer 1996 originated from frontana wheat and is common among canadian wheat varieties kolmer and liu 2002. Use of ultrasound to discern differences in asian noodles. Rvts allow for the publication of an annual provincial crop variety guide, producing information on yield, days to maturity, and quality enhancing factors. Parata is an awned cwrs variety with early maturity, high grain protein and good grain yield potential. Kazakhstan had initially established an export ban on wheat. The tradeoff for high yield in some cwrs cultivars is often a reduction in protein. Canadian wheat crop quality report cwrs cwrs is a hard wheat with high protein content that is highly regarded for its superior milling and baking quality. It does have a shorter stronger straw than our current varieties with a good disease package.
Awned, semidwarf cwrs variety with high grain yield and protein potential. This isnt a big deal for many of us home bakers, but it is a big deal when youre a big manufacturer trying to create a product thats visually appealing to your. Overhauling the cwrs and cpsr wheat classes 29 varieties. Jul 04, 2012 however, numerous cwrs, cpsr, and cwes varieties exhibiting excellent resistance to stripe rust and testing positive for yr18 likely carry additional resistance genes.
Aac redberry cwrs alliance seed available 2019 aac redberry was bred at the aafc breeding station in swift current. Aac leroy canada western red spring wheat canadian journal. Cnhr wheat class set for august debut the western producer. The pinnacle of yield performance and fhb resistance. Canada western red spring cwrs and canada eastern red spring cers. Variation in breadmaking quality of cwrs wheat from producer fields in western canada figure 1. Wheat samples were analyzed for grain properties by canadian grain commission. Cwrs is used at 100% or as part of a blend wheat grist. Variation in breadmaking quality of cwrs wheat from. Care should be taken when selecting varieties to consider both yield and protein potential as well as overall agronomic characteristics. Current world markets and trade and world agricultural production reports.
Five more cwrs varieties to be moved to new wheat class due. A few cultivars were grown extensively over a long period of time, such as the cwrs wheat. This variety became extremely popular in america, and was its major spring wheat variety until early in the. Varieties of grain crops 2016 publications saskatchewan. Cs jake cwrs canterra seeds available 202021 this is a new early maturing wheat developed at the university of alberta for the parkland zone. In 2 years of testing in mcvet trials, aac redberry has shown lower.
Features short, strong straw and an mr rating to fhb. Wheat reclassification receives mixed reaction the. Furthermore, due to its higher starch content and lower protein concentration in comparison to cwrs wheat, cps wheat has recently become recognized as a viable feedstock for ethanol production. The selection of ceow wheat varieties is the responsibility of the receiving elevator. Diversity is never a bad thing to have in a wheat rotation. Other agronomic characters table 15 contains information on grain maturity, chaff color, relative winter survival and straw strength for the hard wheat varieties listed in this publication.
Highest yielding cwrs wheat in all provinces with significantly better loding resistance. Pdf stripe rust resistance among western canadian spring. The crop growing region of western canada is a vast area that produces an average of 18m mt of cwrs wheat each year from a variety of environments. Viewfield a top yielder with improved protection against fusarium head blight fhb and sprouting.
Range of wheat dough strength from fields with protein content 14% 2003. The commission establishes the class wheat, canada western red spring cwrs and designates the varieties of wheat listed below to be in the cwrs class. The canadian grain commission has announced that as of august 1, 2017, 29 varieties will no longer be eligible for canada western red spring cwrs and canada prairie spring red cpsr wheat classes. The annual guide plays an important role in reducing information asymmetries between cwrs wheat. Canadian growers must achieve a minimum protein content of. Varieties slated for evaluation will be compared to these check varieties. Coupled with a strong disease package, cdc stanley is a strong and consistent variety for all regions of the prairies. Cwrs is a hard wheat with high protein content that is highly regarded for its superior milling and baking quality. The foundation for consistent canadian wheat quality is the variety registration process. Beyond the changes announced for 2021, no further cwrs or cpsr wheat varieties will be moving to another class. Aac brandon is well adapted across western canada but will be especially attractive to wheat producers in the high yielding. Denotes percent of cwrs wheat area of total cropped insured area in manitoba. Newly registered canadian western red spring cwrs wheat cultivars are becoming increasingly high yielding with field yields greater than 100 buac being reported by some growers. Classifiers fusion in recognition of wheat varieties 65 if input is in j, then output is out j, j 1, 2, 17, where in j and out j denote j th input and output membership functions.
The variety is from a different genetics source than most of the cwrs s being grown in our area. Pdf factors influencing wheat yield and variability. Smith, and cynthia grant production functions to explain regional wheat yields have not been studied extensively in the. Canadian grain commission official grain grading guide 44 august 1, 2018 wheat revised july 1, 2019 classes and varieties class name variety from the regulations. The fife variety was introduced to north america in 1860 from canada. An interim wheat class will be put in place for faller, prosper and elgin nd wheat varieties, effective aug. Record global supplies for wheat and rice in the wake of covid19, concerns have emerged over food security. Alberta wheat profile varieties cwrs vr 5604 hr cl exclusive vr 5604 cl is an exciting new opportunity for the prairies. Five more cwrs varieties to be moved to new wheat class. Other cwrs varieties and other classes of wheat cant compete with the reliable performance of aac brandon.
Quality of 2016 wheat classes canadian international grains. Materials and methods collected 100 harvested wheat samples of two varieties, ac barrie and superb, from producer fields all across western canada, an area of 10m ha figure 1. A high yielding, awned, cwrs with resistance to the orange blossom wheat midge. Aac brandon remains the dominant cwrs variety for manitoba with tremendous yield potential, excellent standability, top level disease resistance and easy harvesting. Cereal quaity milling and baking characteristics for varieties are presented in table 15.
The canadian grain commission has announced it is moving five more canada western red spring cwrs wheat varieties to the new canada northern hard red cnhr wheat class due to these varieties not meeting gluten requirements for western canadas flagship cwrs class. Updating n recommendations for new, high yielding varieties of spring wheat. However, numerous cwrs, cpsr, and cwes varieties exhibiting excellent resistance to stripe rust and testing positive for yr18 likely carry additional resistance genes. The saskatchewan wheat development commission sask wheat is a producerled organization established to grow the provinces wheat industry. Ukraine has established a wheat grain export quota for the current trade year of 20. Dependable and popular, cdc stanley yields big, stands up strong and has great protein potential. Wheat production in canada dates back to the early 17th century. Aac viewfield is the shortest hard red spring wheat to date with excellent straw strength, making it a top choice to prevent lodging on irrigation and high yield environments.
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