'Grenora' Durum (RFP-130)
Description
The direct parentage of 'Grenora' includes two NDSU experimental durum lines. The ancestry of these two experimental lines includes the durum varieties 'Ward', 'Yuma', 'Wells', 'Laker', Cando', 'Vic', 'Leeds', 'Lakota', and 'Langdon'. 'Grenora' was a very strong yield performer in NDSU yield trials. The overall yield potential of 'Grenora' may be the greatest of 'Alkabo', 'Divide', and 'Grenora'; however, when selecting a variety one should look at data from several near-by locations and try to include multiple years of testing. 'Grenora' appears to be the earliest maturing of the three durum releases that included 'Alkabo' and 'Divide'. (1 day earlier than 'Alkabo' and 2 days earlier than 'Divide' on average). The test weight of 'Grenora' averages roughly one-half lb/bus less than 'Divide', and one lb/bus less than 'Alkabo'. The overall quality of 'Grenora' has been rated as good, which is a slight improvement over ‘Mountrail’ which is rated as average. 'Grenora' is rated as resistant to stem and leaf rust, intermediate in its reaction to tan spot and the septoria complex, and moderately susceptible to Fusarium head blight (Scab). 'Grenora' has white chaff, is medium in height, has strong straw, and is medium in maturity.
To ensure genetic purity, 'Grenora' durum has been protected under PVPA Title V (certificate no. 200600107) and must be sold as a class of certified seed.
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Grenora Brochure.pdf
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