# WB9990 BRAND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Westbred
- **Crop:** Wheat
- **Maturity:** Late
- **Release year:** 2018
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/wheat/westbred/westbred-wb9990-wheat
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

WB9990 is an Awnless Hard Red Spring Wheat variety for forage use with excellent test weight. This late-maturing variety also has excellent Yellow (Stripe) Rust and Leaf Rust tolerance.

## Strengths & management

- Awnless Forage Variety
- High Forage Yield Potential
- Very Good Forage Digestability and Quality
- Very Good Standability
- Single-Use License Variety

## Key Characteristics

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| PROTEIN CONTENT | 5 |
| STANDABILITY | 3 |
| YELLOW (STRIPE) RUST | 1 |

## Management

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| HERBICIDE TOLERANCE | - |
| MATURITY GROUP | Late |
| PLANTING RATE | High |
| HEAD TYPE | Smooth |
| 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 | Medium-Tall |
| TEST WEIGHT | 2 |
| STANDABILITY | 3 |

## Quality

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| PROTEIN CONTENT | 5 |
| MILLING/BAKING QUALITY | 7 |

## Pest And Disease Resistance

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| BARLEY YELLOW DWARF | 5 |
| LEAF RUST | 1 |
| SEPTORIA TRITICI | 4 |
| YELLOW (STRIPE) RUST | 1 |