Abstract

SUMMARYThe yield and yield components of tall and short genotypes derived from the cross between two spring barley cultivars, Ark Royal and Golden Promise were examined. The genotypes were grown at two locations in England and two in Scotland. The highest yields were observed at two English sites (in East Anglia) rather than, as expected, in Scotland (East Lothian). Higher yield at the English sites was related to the greater means recorded for all the components of yield. The tall genotypes produced higher yields than the short genotypes, particularly at sites affected by drought. There were significant interactions between genotypes and environments for plot yield. Selection for increased yield would have been possible within either tall or short lines.

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