OKBULLET
It is a tall, semi-dwarf with a intermediate heading date (3 days later than Jagger) and a semi-erect growth habit similar to Jagger. OK Bullet is expected to have moderately good standability under conditions conducive to lodging. It has consistently been one of the highest test weight varieties in each of the nurseries tested since 2000 with an average of 60.3 lb/bu.

In lodging readings taken in areas of significant lodging problems, OK Bullet has shown no disadvantage in lodging resistance. OK Bullet has a tolerance to low pH fields similar to Ok101 and Jagger, with all three having tolerance ratings of 2 on a 1 to 5 scale. It consistently produces large kernels and has shown well in baking and milling qualities and protein content.

OK Bullet appears to be resistant to leaf rust in the adult plants, moderate resistance to stripe rust, sceptoria leaf blotch, and tan spot. It is moderately susceptible to barley yellow dwarf virus, intermediate to fusarium head blight (scab) and susceptible to powdery mildew in the adult plants.

OK Bullet appears to have more potential for grain since with continuous forage removal it has less capacity for regrowth.

DUSTER
With strong resistance to the two prevalent viral diseases in north central Oklahoma, wheat soilborne mosaic and wheat spindle streak mosaic viruses, it should be positioned in that are with preference over Endurance, and possibly OK Bullet. Its resistance to leaf rust remains undefeated as of May 2006, both in Oklahoma and in Texas. With added tolerance to low-pH soils, it cannot be branded with a "resistant" reaction type, Duster certainly showed resilience in grain yielding ability under those conditions in 2005. Based on preliminary yield results from 206, Duster lost some of its competitiveness under the extreme drought conditions of 2005-2006, producing many more fertile tillers than the remnant moisture supply during the grain-filling period could support. However, it still managed to take top-yielding positions in elite breeding nurseries conducted at Altus and Ft. Cobb, OK.

Duster does not show any serious blemish for milling and baking quality, though OK Bullet should maintain its top ranking in this area. A tendency toward smaller kernel size is its primary weakness. Other relatively minor limitations include susceptibility to all biotypes of greenbug and Russian wheat aphid, and moderate susceptibility to lodging that becomes most apparent under conditions of rank vegetative growth.

 

Garrison

The primary area of adaptation for "Garrison" includes all of Oklahoma's wheat producing areas extending southward into Texas and north into Kansas and west into the Texas High Plains. Secondary areas of adaptation may extend into northern Kansas, eastern Colorado and southern Nebraska. "Garrison" will be at rish where Hessian Fly is an issue, so it should not be planted on an area where there is a history of severe Hessian Fly infestations. "Garrison" production focus is primarily for a grain-only management systems. However, dual purpose production is possible with forage yields being limited.

"Garrison" has several very exciting attributes in which OGI is interested. It has shown a tendency to out yield Endurance, has strip rust resistance, has low pH tolerance, has test weight stability, protein content stability and good mising tolerance. It is very widely adapted. All of these attributes make good marketing tools when visiting with producers, millers and bakers.

 

Ruby Lee

The primary area of adaptation for "Ruby Lee" encompasses all of Oklahoma wheat producing areas extending southward into north Texas and north into southern Kansas and west into the Texas High Plains (with irrigation). Secondary areas of adaptation may extend into northern Kansas, eastern Colorado and southern Nebraska, but "Ruby Lee" will be at risk where strip rust and very low soil acidity area issues. "Ruby Lee" is recommended primarily for grain-only management systems. However, dual purpose system production is not discouraged as it has above-average ability to be grazed and adaptation to early-planted management systems is very characteristic of "Ruby Lee".

One of the most exciting aspects of "Ruby Lee" that statement by the breeder that it should also be the first OSU HRW cultivar to be recommended for contract production to ensure 1) direct delivery of enhanced end-use value to millers and bakers and 2) direct value capture by producers. OGI would agree with this statement after reviewing the mill, dough and bake test information. It has good mix times, long stability time at acceptable proteins. The kernels are large with good thousand kernel weights and good kernel diameter. This is a variety that will assuredly interest millers and bakers.