A Thresher for the Plant Breeder and the Cereal Chemist 1

1927 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 265-270
Author(s):  
W. O. Whitcomb
Keyword(s):  
Plant Breeder ◽  
Cereal Chemist

MALTING QUALITY OF CANADIAN BARLEYS. VII. PARKLAND

1958 ◽  
Vol 38 (1) ◽  
pp. 88-93 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. M. Bendelow ◽  
W. O. S. Meredith ◽  
W. H. Johnston
Keyword(s):  
Malting Quality ◽  
Western Canada ◽  
Malting Barley ◽  
Stages Of Development ◽  
Plant Breeder ◽  
Cereal Chemist ◽  
Quality Testing ◽  
Hybrid Lines

The variety Parkland, which was licensed for sale in Canada in 1956, is equal to O.A.C. 21 in malting quality. This variety was tested for 6 years under a wide environmental range in Western Canada and is similar to O.A.C. 21 in barley, malting and malt properties. Parkland has the advantage of yielding a higher malt extract.Parkland is the first malting barley to be produced in Canada by the coordinated efforts of the plant breeder and cereal chemist at all stages of development. Prediction and malting tests proved valuable in providing the plant breeder with information on parents and hybrid lines, thus enabling him to make better selections in his crossing program. Details of quality testing of the various parents and the variety are given.

A MULTIVARIATE APPROACH FOR THE SELECTION OF CULTIVARS WITH ANTAGONISTIC TRAITS

1983 ◽  
Vol 63 (4) ◽  
pp. 861-870
Author(s):  
K. B. McRAE ◽  
R. P. WHITE
Keyword(s):  
Performance Index ◽  
Multivariate Approach ◽  
Plant Breeder ◽  
Corn Hybrids ◽  
Evaluation Committee ◽  
Selection Of

The process of selecting cultivars is discussed from the viewpoints of both plant breeder and crop evaluation committee. Although there are differences in emphasis, both are faced with difficulties in selecting quantitatively on antagonistic traits. A general unweighted multivariate procedure is outlined, including suggestions for adaption to particular circumstances. An example is given of the proposed multivariate performance index for identifying superior performing corn hybrids.Key words: Antagonistic traits, multivariate selection, corn hybrids

Cereal Varieties in Cambridgeshire and Yorkshire, 1955–62

1964 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 110-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
H. T. E. Smith
Keyword(s):  
Agricultural Productivity ◽  
Plant Breeder ◽  
Combine Harvesters

The contribution to agricultural productivity made by the plant breeder must not be overlooked when taking stock of other progress factors, for example the increasing use of fertilizers, the changing fashion in compounds and the popularity of combine harvesters. Improved cereal varieties have played no small part in recent changes, and their acceptance by the farmer is made clear by direct surveys in two eastern counties of Britain.

Green Pastures for the Plant Breeder 1

1935 ◽  
Vol 27 (12) ◽  
pp. 957-962
Author(s):  
H. K. Hayes
Keyword(s):  
Plant Breeder
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