# WB1545 BRAND

- **Vendor:** Bayer
- **Brand:** Westbred
- **Crop:** Wheat
- **Maturity:** Medium
- **Release year:** 2024
- **Source:** https://www.cropscience.bayer.us/wheat/westbred/westbred-wb1545-wheat
- **Rating scale (Bayer):** 1-9 (9 = best)

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## Positioning

WB1545 is a Soft White Winter Wheat variety that gives growers excellent yield potential and Yellow Rust tolerance.  Bred for the Northwest Region, this Medium tall variety also offers excellent standability.

## Strengths & management

- Excellent Yield Potential
- Broadly adapted for Irrigated or Dryland Acres
- Very Good Test Weight and Protein Content
- Excellent Yellow (Stripe) Rust Tolerance

## Key Characteristics

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| TEST WEIGHT | 3 |
| STANDABILITY | 2 |
| YELLOW (STRIPE) RUST | 2 |

## Management

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| HERBICIDE TOLERANCE | - |
| MATURITY GROUP | Medium |
| PLANTING RATE | Medium-High |
| HEAD TYPE | Awned |
| YIELD POTENTIAL | 2 |
| PLANT VARIETY PROTECTION | Pending |
| LIMITED USE LICENSE AGREEMENT REQUIRED | Yes |
| CROP SYSTEM | IR,DR |
| PATENT PROTECTION | Pending |
| NEW PRODUCT | Yes |

## Production

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

## Quality

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| PROTEIN CONTENT | 3 |

## Pest And Disease Resistance

| Characteristic | Value |
|---|---|
| FUSARIUM HEAD BLIGHT (SCAB) | 6 |
| LEAF RUST | 8 |
| YELLOW (STRIPE) RUST | 2 |