# WB7589 BRAND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Westbred
- **Crop:** Wheat
- **Maturity:** Medium
- **Release year:** 2014
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/wheat/westbred/westbred-wb7589-wheat
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

WB7589 is a Hard White Spring Wheat variety with excellent Yellow (Stripe) Rust tolerance, yield potential and protein content. This medium-maturing variety also has excellent standability, test weight, and milling and baking quality.

## Strengths & management

- Excellent Standability
- Adapted for Irrigated Environments
- Excellent Yellow (Stripe) Rust Tolerance
- Excellent Yield Potential
- Single-Use License Variety

## Key Characteristics

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| PROTEIN CONTENT | 2 |
| FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT (SCAB) | 3 |
| STANDABILITY | 1 |
| YELLOW (STRIPE) RUST | 1 |

## Management

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

## Production

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| PLANT HEIGHT | Short |
| TILLERING POTENTIAL | 4 |
| TEST WEIGHT | 2 |
| STANDABILITY | 1 |

## Quality

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| PROTEIN CONTENT | 2 |
| MILLING/BAKING QUALITY | 2 |

## Pest And Disease Resistance

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT (SCAB) | 3 |
| LEAF RUST | 1 |
| TAN SPOT | 3 |
| WHEAT STEM SAWFLY | 2 |
| YELLOW (STRIPE) RUST | 1 |
