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Winter Wheat Research Paper

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Stichler and Livingston (1999) previously stated that a major advantage of winter wheat compared with other small grain species that could be grown for winter forage production is its excellent tolerance to abiotic stresses including cold and drought. In addition, wheat forage has relatively high nutritive values including high protein, energy values, minerals, and low fiber concentrations, compared with barley (Hordeum vulgare L.), oat (Avena sativa L.), and rye (Secale cereale L.) forages. Generally, forage yield of winter wheat from late November to early March is more consistent and productive than that of the other species (Denman and Arnold, 1970; Watson et al., 1993). Bockus et al. (2001) and Watson et al. (1993) mentioned that susceptibility of winter wheat to Hessian fly [Mayetiola destructor (Say)], leaf rust (incited by Puccinia triticina), and several virus diseases could be obstacles for successful winter forage production, especially in early planted regions. …show more content…

Prasad and Power (1997) and Sparks (2003) reported that soil acidity caused by the nitrification process, organic matter decomposition, and acid rain has been a major limitation for winter forage production in the southern Great Plains. Therefore, development of winter wheat varieties tolerant to acidic soil and high Al concentration is one of important goals for the winter wheat breeding programs, especially in the southern Great Plains (Johnson et al.,

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