COMPARISON OF CANADIAN AND AMERICAN HARD RED SPRING WHEAT CULTIVARS
Comparisons were made between the yields and milling and baking properties of the Canadian hard red spring wheat cultivars Manitou, Glenlea, Neepawa, Benito and Columbus and the American cultivars Chris, Waldron, Butte, Coteau and Alex grown at six locations across Manitoba during 1982 and 1983. Glenlea consistently produced the highest grain yields but due to its low protein content performed poorly in the baking trials. Butte and Alex had good grain yields and excellent milling characteristics. Although they had low protein percentages their baking quality was excellent, indicating exceptional protein quality. Chris and Waldron had superior milling and baking characteristics but unacceptably low yields. Coteau appeared to be the best American cultivar tested, combining above-average yields with excellent milling and baking characteristics. Manitou and Neepawa had relatively low yields and only average milling and baking quality. Columbus appeared to be the best Canadian cultivar with acceptable grain yield, superior flour yield with excellent dough production and baking characteristics.Key words: Wheat quality, grain yields, milling quality, baking quality