# WB9606 BRAND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Westbred
- **Crop:** Wheat
- **Maturity:** Medium-Late
- **Release year:** 2019
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/wheat/westbred/westbred-wb9606-wheat
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

WB9606 is a Hard Red Spring Wheat with excellent yield potential for wheat growers in the Northern High Plains. It serves as a companion variety to WB9719 and is best suited for dryland acres.

## Strengths & management

- Excellent Yield Potential and Test Weight
- Very Good Standability
- Good Yellow (Stripe) Rust Tolerance
- Adapted for Dryland Conditions
- Single-Use License Variety

## Key Characteristics

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| PROTEIN CONTENT | 4 |
| FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT (SCAB) | 6 |
| STANDABILITY | 3 |
| YELLOW (STRIPE) RUST | 5 |

## Management

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| HERBICIDE TOLERANCE | - |
| MATURITY GROUP | Medium-Late |
| PLANTING RATE | Medium |
| HEAD TYPE | Awned |
| YIELD POTENTIAL | 1 |
| PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION | Pending |
| LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED | Yes |
| CROP SYSTEM | DR |
| PATENT PROTECTION | Pending |
| NEW PRODUCT | No |

## Production

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| PLANT HEIGHT | Medium-Tall |
| TEST WEIGHT | 2 |
| STANDABILITY | 3 |

## Quality

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| PROTEIN CONTENT | 4 |
| MILLING/BAKING QUALITY | 3 |

## Pest And Disease Resistance

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| BACTERIAL LEAF STREAK | 6 |
| FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT (SCAB) | 6 |
| LEAF RUST | 7 |
| TAN SPOT | 7 |
| WHEAT STEM SAWFLY | 7 |
| YELLOW (STRIPE) RUST | 5 |
