Durum Wheat - Svevo

Svevo

Svevo

  • ... one and only all over the world;
  • Extraordinary mix between quality and performance;
  • Excellent qualitative properties: high protein content and high yellow index of its semolina;
  • Leading variety cultivated under contract exclusively for Barilla

The durum wheat variety Svevo, obtained through a collaboration between Società Produttori Sementi Bologna and Barilla, is characterized by a high protein content and a high yellow index of its semolina. Svevo has an high yield potential, as determined by the three yield components, namely: ear fertility, kernel weight and number of ears/m², the latter being the most prevalent. Kernels are characterized by excellent qualitative properties, very good semolina colour and very good suitability for industrial transformation.

ADVICE FOR CULTIVATION

SOWING DATE

Early sowing date are not recommended.

SOWING DENSITY

Sowing should be performed with 350 - 400 germinating seeds per meter in adequately prepared soils.

NITROGEN FERTILIZATION

Nitrogen should be distributed according to local conditions. With adequate water availability, additional fertilizer can be distributed at the booting stage to improve protein content. Under low density conditions, additional nitrogen should be provided at the end of winter.

PHYTOSANITARY DEFENCE

The variety Svevo, in consideration of its genetic resistance to the main diseases, does not require preventive treatments which will be economically advantageous only under particularly favourable conditions to the development of fungal infections.

VARIETY CHARACTERISTICS

Pedigree
Linea Cimmyt/Zenit
Release
1996

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Seasonal Type
spring
Heading Time
very early
Height
medium high
Awn colour
brown
Potential yield
medium high

GRAIN QUALITY

Test Weight
good
Yellow index ("b" Minolta)
high (24-26)
Protein Content
very high
Gluten quality (scale of values 1-10)
good (5)

RESISTANCE TO:

Powdery Mildew
good
Leaf Rust
medium
Septoria
medium
Cold
medium
Lodging
medium

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