CDC Maria annual canarygrass

Abstract

CDC Mar ia annual canarygrass, developed at the University of Saskatchewan, possesses glabrous hulls that reduce the skin irritation encountered by farmers during the harvesting process. CDC Maria has higher test and kernel weights, but lower grain yields relative to the pubescent cultivar Keet. CDC Maria is adapted to the traditional canaryseed growing regions of Saskatchewan, the brown and black soil zones. Key words: Canaryseed, Phalaris canariensis L., cultivar description, glabrous