Introduction

The objective of the Missouri Winter Wheat Performance Tests is to provide wheat growers in Missouri with a reliable, unbiased, up-to-date source of information that will permit valid comparisons among improved soft red winter wheat varieties. This information should help Missouri wheat growers select varieties best suited to their particular area and growing conditions. This report summarizes soft red winter wheat variety trials conducted throughout Missouri during the 2009 crop season.

Authors:

Anne L. McKendry, Associate Professor, Wheat Breeding and Genetics; David N. Tague, Senior Research Specialist; Julie K. Solomon, Senior Research Laboratory Technician, Brendan J. Craughwell, Research Specialist, Division of Plant Sciences, University of Missouri, Columbia MO.