# WB9518 BRAND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Westbred
- **Crop:** Wheat
- **Maturity:** Medium
- **Release year:** 2014
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/wheat/westbred/westbred-wb9518-wheat
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

WB9518 is a Hard Red Spring Wheat variety with excellent yield potential. Best suited for environments with high rainfall, this medium-short-height variety has excellent standability and protein content.

## Strengths & management

- Best Suited for High Rainfall and Irrigation
- Excellent Protein Content
- Excellent Yellow (Stripe) Rust Tolerance
- Uniform Appearance and Stable Performance Potential
- Single-Use License Variety

## Key Characteristics

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| PROTEIN CONTENT | 2 |
| FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT (SCAB) | 4 |
| STANDABILITY | 1 |
| YELLOW (STRIPE) RUST | 1 |

## Management

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

## Production

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

## Quality

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| PROTEIN CONTENT | 2 |
| MILLING/BAKING QUALITY | 3 |

## Pest And Disease Resistance

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| BARLEY YELLOW DWARF | 5 |
| FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT (SCAB) | 4 |
| HESSIAN FLY | 6 |
| LEAF RUST | 2 |
| POWDERY MILDEW | 3 |
| SEPTORIA LEAF BLOTCH | 3 |
| STRAWBREAKER FOOT ROT | 1 |
| WHEAT STEM SAWFLY | 8 |
| YELLOW (STRIPE) RUST | 1 |