The purpose of these trials was to evaluate the performance of small grain cultivars that were in development, newly released, or commercially available.
Plant breeders gain site-specific performance information for advanced lines and new releases.
The local adaptation of new varieties in comparison to standard varieties can help growers decide which variety to plant. Four small grain variety trials were conducted at Malheur Experiment Station in the 1997-1998 crop year, as a location of the OSU statewide variety testing program. The trials included winter and spring barley trials and winter and spring wheat trials. Methods All winter and spring variety trials were planted in a randomized complete block design with three replications. Each plot was planted on a 60-in bed with seven rows spaced 6 in apart on the bed.