Optic

• Optic is fully approved by the IBD for the production of grain for brewing and malt distilling

• Suitable for export

• Good specific weight

• It has good resistance to yellow rust but is susceptible to Rhynchosporium and moderately susceptible to mildew

• Poor untreated yield

• It has a tendency to brackle

• Breeder/UK Agent: Syngenta Seeds Ltd (www.newfarmcrops.co.uk).

Page updated: November 2008