Abstract

CAMACHO-CASAS, Miguel Alfonso et al. Kronstad F2004, new bread wheat cultivar for southern Sonora. Rev. Mex. Cienc. Agríc [online]. 2010, vol.1, n.1, pp.111-113. ISSN 2007-0934.

A new wheat variety, Kronstad F2004, was developed by the National Wheat program of INIFAP from improved germplasm provided by CIMMYT, specifically from the cross VEE/KOEL//SIREN/ARIV92. Compared with Rayon F89, Kronstad F2004 display a slightly higher yield under limited irrigation (5.65 vs 5.55 t ha^-1), exceptional industrial quality and tolerance to leaf rust (Puccinia triticina Eriksson). The plant height of Kronstad F2004 is 92 cm, with 79 day to spike formation and 120 day to physiological maturity; it is recommended for irrigated conditions in the states of Baja California, Baja California Sur, Sonora and Sinaloa, Mexico. Kronstad F2004 was registered at the National Service of Seed Inspection and Certification with the number 1681-TRI-054-081204/C.