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Gatsby is a specific recommendation for growers wanting a variety with genetic resistance to orange wheat blossom midge with good agronomic characters, especially disease resistance.
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Gatsby is a soft-milling nabim Group 4 feed.
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Provisionally classified as uks soft wheat but is not accepted by the distilling industry.
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It has a relatively low treated yield potential than other Group 4 varieties but it has a number of compensating features.
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Good resistance to yellow rust, brown rust, Septoria nodorum and Septoria tritici. Above average resistance to mildew.
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One of only three varieties on the list with a resistance rating of 7 for Septoria tritici.
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Resistant to orange wheat blossom midge.
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A slow developing variety.
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Breeder/ UK Agent: Nickerson (www.nickersonseeds.co.uk).
