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Marksman was added to the Recommended List in 2008 as a nabim Group 2 variety with a specific recommendation for the East and West regions.
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nabim reports that in small-scale trials, it has achieved the desired protein content more easily than some other varieties. Its extra hard milling characteristic gives rise to better flour water absorption. Gluten quality is strong, but the flour colour tends to be creamy rather than white. The combined hard milling, high protein and strong gluten suggests it will be used either in blends or in specialist circumstances.
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Limited data suggests it may be suitable for blending for the export market.
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Has delivered grain of high protein content and it appears to be a good accumulator of grain protein.
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Yields similar to Cordiale.
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Has performed relatively well in second wheat trials.
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Early maturing: similar to Cordiale.
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Good resistance to brown rust, Septoria nodorum and above average resistance to mildew.
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Good resistance to eyespot and is believed to carry the Rendezvous resistance gene but this has not been verified in RL trials.
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Breeder/ UK Agent: RAGT seeds Ltd (www.ragt.co.uk).
