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Carat remains a popular two-row feed variety taking around 14% of certified seed production weights in 2007.
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Treated yield similar to Pearl but 11% below Retriever.
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Short, stiff straw.
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Early maturing and with a good specific weight.
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It has moderately good resistance to Rhynchosporium.
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Resistant to the common strains of barley mosaic viruses (BaYMV strain 1 and BaMMV).
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Good samples may be suitable for the pearling market.
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Breeder/ UK Agent: Nickerson (www.nickersonseeds.co.uk).
Page updated November 2007.
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