Abstract

The goal of this project is to develop spring wheat varieties that are suited for organic management in Northeast soils and climatic conditions. Most commercially available varieties are developed in regions with climates, soils and management techniques that are very different from northern New England. These modern varieties are also genetically homogenous and inbred for uniformity, sometimes resulting in rapid breakdown of genetic resistance to local diseases.

Ten crosses were developed by Dr. Stephen Jones of Washington State University, including crosses of two varieties bred by famed Vermont botanist and wheat breeder, Cyrus Pringle. These crosses were grown on 4 farms in the Northeast and further selection was done by farmers. These selections are being continued by University collaborators to further refine and evaluate these spring wheat crosses.

Keywords

Vermont, University of Vermont, UVM Extension, Northwest Crops & Soils

Publication Date

4-2023

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