# WB-PATRON BRAND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Westbred
- **Crop:** Wheat
- **Maturity:** Medium
- **Release year:** 2012
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/wheat/westbred/westbred-wb-patron-wheat
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

WB-PATRON is an Awnless Hard Red Spring Wheat variety for forage use with excellent test weight and standability. This medium-maturing variety also has very good protein content.

## Strengths & management

- Awnless Forage Variety
- Good Yield Potential
- Excellent Yellow (Stripe) Rust Tolerance
- Medium Maturity
- Excellent Test Weight

## Key Characteristics

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| PROTEIN CONTENT | 3 |
| STANDABILITY | 2 |
| YELLOW (STRIPE) RUST | 1 |

## Management

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| HERBICIDE TOLERANCE | - |
| MATURITY GROUP | Medium |
| PLANTING RATE | Medium-High |
| HEAD TYPE | Smooth |
| YIELD POTENTIAL | 5 |
| PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION | Yes |
| LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED | No |
| CROP SYSTEM | IR,HR,DR |
| PATENT PROTECTION | Yes |
| NEW PRODUCT | No |

## Production

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

## Quality

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| PROTEIN CONTENT | 3 |
| MILLING/BAKING QUALITY | 9 |

## Pest And Disease Resistance

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| BARLEY YELLOW DWARF | 5 |
| LEAF RUST | 2 |
| SEPTORIA TRITICI | 4 |
| YELLOW (STRIPE) RUST | 1 |