Sowing date effect on the phenology and grain yield of twentyfour barley varieties – Condobolin 2018

Abstract

Key findings •• Frost and low rainfall affected grain yield in the central west of NSW in 2018 resulting in below average yields. •• Fathom[PBR] and Compass[PBR] were the highest yielding barley genotypes, while late flowering winter types incurred a severe yield penalty, due to terminal heat and moisture stress. •• There was no relationship between flowering date and yield in 2018 due to the interaction between frost and moisture stress that affected both early and late sowings.