eld3977 plant genetics tech note boss a4 - elders rural services · 2019-11-26 · ideal hay or...

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KEY FEATURES ü Boss is a new high production forage oat suited to most soil types and can withstand warmer soil temperatures ü High palatability and forage/hay quality are two strong points for this variety ü Responds best to more frequent light grazing rather than severe defoliations early in the growing period ü Ideal in dryland regions from 400mm plus through to irrigation ü Early vigour and quick recovery after grazing ü Boss has produced excellent results for hay producers and graziers over similar maturity varieties AGRONOMY, DISEASE RESISTANCE AND TOLERANCE Boss has demonstrated a high level of resistance to leaf rust in a wide variety of commercial dryland and irrigated situations. PERFORMANCE Boss is a high tillering oat and can withstand warmer soil plantings. Boss can produce high dry matter production after second and third grazings. Ideal hay or early plant grazing oat. SEED AVAILABILITY Boss is a medium maturity variety that fits into a program as a great companion to Graza 53 and Graza 85. Your local Elders agronomist will be happy to assist you with more information and advice. This variety is registered under Plant Breeders Rights (PBR) in Australia. Information provided here is a guide only. Results can vary greatly depending on climate, soil and local circumstances. This information sheet should not be used as a replacement for expert advice or judgement. Conditions for Sale and Restrictions on Use are listed on the bag and should be referred to. All liability is excluded to the full extent permitted by law. FORAGE OATS BOSS

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Page 1: ELD3977 Plant genetics tech note boss A4 - Elders Rural Services · 2019-11-26 · Ideal hay or early plant grazing oat. SEED AVAILABILITY Boss is a medium maturity variety that fits

KEY FE ATURES

ü Boss is a new high production forage oat suited to most soil types and can withstand warmer soil temperatures

ü �High palatability and forage/hay quality are two strong points for this variety

ü Responds best to more frequent light grazing rather than severe defoliations early in the growing period

ü �Ideal in dryland regions from 400mm plus through to irrigation

ü Early vigour and quick recovery after grazing ü Boss has produced excellent results for hay producers and graziers over similar maturity varieties

AGRONOMY, DISE A SE RESISTANCE AND TOLERANCE

Boss has demonstrated a high level of resistance to leaf rust in a wide variety of commercial dryland and irrigated situations.

PERFORMANCE

Boss is a high tillering oat and can withstand warmer soil plantings. Boss can produce high dry matter production after second and third grazings. Ideal hay or early plant grazing oat.

SEED AVAIL ABILIT Y

Boss is a medium maturity variety that fits into a program as a great companion to Graza 53 and Graza 85.

Your local Elders agronomist will be happy to assist you with more information and advice.This variety is registered under Plant Breeders Rights (PBR) in Australia. Information provided here is a guide only. Results can vary greatly depending on climate, soil and local circumstances. This information sheet should not be used as a replacement for expert advice or judgement. Conditions for Sale and Restrictions on Use are listed on the bag and should be referred to. All liability is excluded to the full extent permitted by law.

FORAGE OATS

BOSS