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A. Ear unaristate, narrow, small
B. Ear unaristate, square-headed
C. Ear unaristate, pyramidal, large
D. Ear aristate, pyramidal, large

The selected phyla of group A are similar to the monococcum parent. Following the sowing of 400 grains/sqm up to 1200 spicate stalks were counted. Stalk length 80 em, stalk wall thin, stability insufficient at good fungus resistance. Yields below those of compared varieties, TKM (weight of thousand seed g rains) 38 g, raw protein content 12.5%.

The selected squarehead forms (group B) turned out to be stable due to their strong stalk walls, although their stalk length was 100 em. Strong infestation with Erysiphe, Septoria and Fusarium were found in them. The grain yields was mainly unsatisfactory, TKM 45 g, raw protein content 13%.

The phyla classified under group C showed stalk length of 100 cm and more. Their stability varied. Different grades on infestations with Erysiphe, Septoria and Fusarium were found in them. Their yields achieved the levels of the compared varieties. Grain formation was good in most cases (TKM often 50 g) and a raw protein content of 13% was established.

The D phyla were predominantly long-stalked (above 100 cm), their stalks and stalk walls were strongly formed. Stability satisfactory, low susceptibility to fungus infestation. Upon the adding of nitrogen (N) of up to 100 kg/hectare their yields equal those of compared varieties. Their TKM is above 50 g, in 1979 its mean value of 24 tested specimen was 69.4 g. Throughout all the years under review higher raw protein contents were established than those in the certified varieties (14-16%).

The properties of the parents can be traced in the progenies. In selected phyla especially the fungus resistance from T. monococcum. Multiplied fully fertile phyla had 42 chromosomes. In contrast to Triticale products the former showed the development of all ovules. During comparative studies with certified varieties over a number of years none of the test samples obtained better yields. The hybrids classified under group D proved to have a high protein content, a good state of health and good yields. It seemed to be reasonable to submit one phylum to register test of the Bundessortenamt (German Federal Plant Registration Office) although it was known that even after twenty selections there are still 1% unaristate ears. Hence, according to the regulations issued by UPOV (International Union for the Protection of New Varieties) 1981-10-16-GT/3/8, the number of plant with lacking development of features was exceeded, it is determined at 5 out of 2000. The material under review offers the opportunity of transferring worthwhile properties into varieties and phyla of seed wheat.


References

Schumann G (1986) Experiments for producing introgression lines of soft wheat by the help of Triticum monococcum as donor. Cereal Res Com 14(l): 61-67.

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