Variety traits

Lodging — Smooth Brome

Bromus inermis Leyss.

The lodging resistance of smooth brome determines the efficiency of mechanized harvesting and the quality of seed and forage production. The trait is assessed on a five-point scale, where 1 point corresponds to an erect stand and 5 points to complete lodging.

In the reference 7 varieties crop Smooth brome, where this is mentioned in the description.

To assess lodging in smooth brome, a visual field method is used. In scientific practice and variety trials, a five-point scale is employed, where 1 point indicates maximum resistance with a fully erect stand, and 5 points indicate complete lodging, where the canopy lies flat on the ground.

Susceptibility to lodging in this crop is triggered by excessive nitrogen fertilization, high seeding density, and waterlogging. However, highly productive varieties are capable of maintaining an erect stem position even under intensive mineral nutrition, which prevents yield losses, leaf decay, and ensures proper seed filling.

General information about the subject — on the page Lodging.

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Varieties of Smooth brome mentioned in the description

Selection based on the description text, not on official evaluation: these data are absent from registers. For specific variety details, please refer to its profile.