It has heavier test weight grain and stronger straw strength than Coker 9766 and is a likely candidate to replace Coker 9766. Milling and baking qualities are good. Class of Seeds Reg. Coker 9543 is medium to medium late in maturity. Plant height is short to medium with straw strength medium.
Heads are mid-dense and awnletted.
Resistance to leaf rust, powdery mildew and the soilborne virus complex. Moderately susceptible to stem rust and Septoria leaf blotch. Should not be planted late. Resistant to biotype E Hessian fly. Plant color blue green.