Iba features a broad area of adaption with proven yielding ability reflected in performance tests from Kansas to Texas. Of Duster parentage, the variety has outstanding test weight and average to above average resistance to leaf rust, stripe rust, powdery mildew and soilborne mosaic virus.

Below are some benefits of the Iba wheat variety:

• Late maturity with winterhardiness and reduced susceptibility to spring freeze
• Very broad area of adaptation with proven yielding ability in performance tests from Kansas to Texas
• Resistant to current races of leaf rust
• Moderately resistant to stripe rust and powdery mildew
• Moderately resistant to tan spot
• Moderately resistant to BYDV
• Resistant to Wheat Soilborne and Wheat Spindle Streak Mosaic Viruses
• Iba is best suited for soil pH of 5.5 and above
• Adequate nitrogen fertility required to ensure acceptable grain protein
• Iba can show physiological leaf spotting in some environments

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