ISSN:
1573-5060
Keywords:
Multivar
;
barley
;
mildew
;
cultivar mixtures
;
polygenic partial
;
quantitative resistance
;
competition
;
yield
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
Notes:
Summary Preliminary field trials indicated that the yields of mixtures of barley cultivars partially resistant to mildew (Erysiphe graminis f. sp. hordei) were greater than those expected from the mean of their components. Subsequent trials in 1988, 1989 and 1990 demonstrated that such mixtures gave enhanced yield. However, fungicide treatment of mixtures gave significant positive and negative effects on yield. In mixtures with cultivars containing partial resistance there was evidence of a positive relationship between high yield loss due to mildew (low disease tolerance) in cultivars grown in monoculture and their yield advantage in mixtures. The converse resulted in yield disadvantage.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00025363
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