Single Seed Descent is commonly practiced in the northern hemisphere and normally relies on the use of heated and air-conditioned glasshouses or growth cabinets. In most regions of Australia the same would apply

Growing Environment

Single Seed Descent is commonly practiced in the northern hemisphere and normally relies on the use of heated and air-conditioned glasshouses or growth cabinets. In most regions of Australia the same would apply.

The Esperance region provides an excellent opportunity to utilise the mild winters and cool summers in conjunction with cost-effective modified environments to maximise the development rate of cereals.

Development measured in ‘Thermal Time (base temperature 0ºC)’.

Wheat	Date of sowing	Head emergence	Thermal time
AGT Scythe	9th June	31st August	1017°Cd
GBA Sapphire	9th June	24th August	985°Cd
H46	9th June	18th August	772°Cd

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