# WB9642 BRAND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Westbred
- **Crop:** Wheat
- **Maturity:** Medium-Late
- **Release year:** 2024
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/wheat/westbred/westbred-wb9642-wheat
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

WB9642 is a Hard Red Spring variety with excellent standability. This Short variety bred for the Northern Plains has very good Fusarium Head Blight (Scab) and Bacterial Leaf Streak tolerance.

## Strengths & management

- Excellent Yield Potential
- Excellent Standability
- Good Bacterial Leaf Streak Tolerance
- Very Good Tolerance to Fusarium Head Blight (Scab)

## Key Characteristics

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| PROTEIN CONTENT | 3 |
| FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT (SCAB) | 3 |
| STANDABILITY | 2 |
| YELLOW (STRIPE) RUST | 7 |

## Management

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| HERBICIDE TOLERANCE | - |
| MATURITY GROUP | Medium-Late |
| PLANTING RATE | Medium-High |
| HEAD TYPE | Awned |
| YIELD POTENTIAL | 2 |
| PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION | Pending |
| LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED | Yes |
| CROP SYSTEM | IR,DR |
| PATENT PROTECTION | Pending |
| NEW PRODUCT | Yes |

## Production

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| PLANT HEIGHT | Short |
| TILLERING POTENTIAL | 3 |
| TEST WEIGHT | 4 |
| STANDABILITY | 2 |

## Quality

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| PROTEIN CONTENT | 3 |
| MILLING/BAKING QUALITY | 5 |

## Pest And Disease Resistance

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| BACTERIAL LEAF STREAK | 4 |
| FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT (SCAB) | 3 |
| WHEAT STEM SAWFLY | 4 |
| YELLOW (STRIPE) RUST | 7 |
