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Solstice is a nabim group 1 variety widely used by millers.
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Solstice is very popular with growers, taking around 12% of 2007 certified seed production weights.
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nabim report that this is one of the most widely planted milling varieties and is much used by millers. Originally placed in Group 2, it has continued to perform well.
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 Classified as ukp export bread wheat and has support from end users.
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Yield potential is 7% above Malacca and although it is 3% lower yielding than Xi19 it is stiffer strawed and tends to give higher proteins.
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Good specific weight.
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Stiff straw.
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Good resistance to yellow rust but is susceptible to mildew, brown rust and eyespot.
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Breeder/ UK Agent: Nickerson (www.nickersonseeds.co.uk ).
Page updated January 2008.
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