Description: (Radio News 04/20/12) Weather was an issue for plant breeders and their wheat variety trials. Some varieties that had shown promise in previous years failed to mature in 2012 because of the warmer-than-normal conditions. Others suffered damage from wind and rain. Steve Harrison, an LSU AgCenter wheat breeder, says there is some benefit from a season like this. Primary Audience:
- General
Resource Updated: 4/19/2012 3:22:32 PM |