The variety belongs to the two-row barley type. In barley association genetics studies, the variety is characterized by the presence of five disease resistance genes, including Ml alleles.
The variety is frequently used as a parent form in breeding crosses to obtain new varieties. Data on production characteristics as a commercial crop are limited, as Opal primarily serves as breeding material.
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