A high-yielding Mexican semi-dwarf wheat and the relationship of yield to harvest index and other varietal characteristics

Abstract

A study has been made of a Mexican semi-dwarf wheat (Lerma Rojo X Norim 10- Brevor 14) Andes3, local accession number WW 15. In 53 trials, over two seasons and a wide range of conditions, this has shown a marked grain yield superiority over other Mexican and Australian varieties when grown in high yielding environments. Nine varieties in five trials were sampled at maturity. Varietal grain yield was highly correlated with harvest index and with the number of grains set relative to straw and chaff weight. WW 15 excelled in both ratios, and combined a dense ear population with many grains per ear.