# WB8148 BRAND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Westbred
- **Crop:** Wheat
- **Maturity:** Medium-Early
- **Release year:** 2024
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/wheat/westbred/westbred-wb8148-wheat
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

WB8148 is a Durum variety with excellent yield potential and test weight and very good protein, medium-short plant height and medium-early maturity, as well as excellent end-use qualities.

## Strengths & management

- Excellent yield potential and test weight
- Very Good protein
- Medium-short plant height and medium- early maturity
- Excellent end use quality

## Management

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

## Production

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

## Quality

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| PROTEIN CONTENT | 3 |
| MILLING/BAKING QUALITY | 1 |