DURUM

Strong gluten varieties such as AC Navigator continue to be an important crop variety for farmers and end-use markets. Viterra's seed genetics provide unique quality attributes and optimize performance in the field, while the contracting options provide farmers with access to new markets around the world.

AC Brigade

High yields, high test weights, and I/MR for Fusarium Head Blight. Brigade offers improved agronomic performance and reduced Cadmium levels while maintaining the strong gluten and high pigment traits end users have come to expect from Viterra's durum growing partners.
AB Yield % 103% of Strongfield*
SK Yield % 110% of Strongfield*
Disease R to Stem and Leaf Rust, I/MR to Fusarium Head Blight
Lodging 2.5
AB Protein% -0.9% less than Strongfield*
SK Protein% -1.1% less than Strongfield*
Maturity 2 days later than Strongfield*
Height 8 cm taller than Strongfield*

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AC Navigator

A semi-dwarf, with strong gluten variety with excellent harvestability and specific end-use traits.

AB Yield % 97% of Strongfield*
SK Yield % 99% of Strongfield*
Disease R to Stem and Leaf Rust, MS to Fusarium Head Blight
Lodging 4.9
AB Protein% -0.7% less than Strongfield*
SK Protein% -0.5% less than Strongfield*
Maturity Equal to Strongfield*
Height 6cm shorter than Strongfield*

All products listed are trademarks of their respective companies. *Data from Viterra's eclusive Wheat Performance Checks. Strongfield Lodging rated 4.3, protein 13.5%, maturity 113 days, height 89cm


To view all the durum varieties available through Viterra see the Cereal Varieties table in the 2012 Seed Guide.