CPS Local Performance Checks
Managed by the CPS Research and Development team, Local Performance Checks (LPC) are used to provide data reference points for field agronomists
and producers. Each site is a small plot site with replicated trials. All varieties on each site are seeded the same day and receive identical treatments
of fertilizer, seed treatment, herbicides and fungicides.
Local sites include
Alberta
Calmar
Dawson Creek
Neapolis
St. Albert
Vulcan
Westlock
Saskatchewan
Allan
Elrose
Lake Lenore
North Battleford
Rosetown
Rosthern
Manitoba
Fannystelle
Glenboro
Killarney
Neepawa
Portage
Wawanesa
Saskatoon
Wakaw
Watrous
White City
Harvestability
Ease of harvesting is an important consideration for a canola grower. Plant architecture, erect stance and height all factor into the ease at which a canola
crop can be cut and combined.
Standability is a result of plant breeder selection coupled with the influence of balanced fertility, agronomic management and the environment. Selecting
varieties with low standability ratings and heights that suit your operation will allow for faster harvesting, a better anchored swath and the potential for more
snow capture.
Proven Seed is proud to have canola varieties with leading harvest management features.
PV 530 G
PV 531 G
PV 532 G
PV 533 G
VR 9562 GC
VR 9561 GS
PV 200 CL
Standability (1-5, 5=flat)
1.7
1.7
1.8
1.7
2.0
2.2
2.1
Height (in.)
47.8
46.6
45.2
47.2
47.8
47.6
45.6
2014/2015 CPS Local Performance Checks – 22 locations, 32 trials, 64 replicates
NEW FOR 2016
PV 540 G
PV 580 GC
PV 590 GCS
Standability (1-5, 5=flat)
2.0
2.5
1.8
Height (in.)
44.1
44.9
43.7
STANDABILITY RATING (1 = Upright; 5 = Flat)
2015 CPS Local Performance Checks – 16 trials, 32 replicates
1.0
2.0
3.0
Flowering and Maturity
The benefits of a range of flowering and maturity dates include a reduction of risk for heat blasting, frost damage, insect damage and fungal infection
as well as improved ability to plan and maximize efficiency at harvest. Although early or late flowering varieties do not necessarily mature earlier or later
given the year, seeding varieties with a range of flowering and maturity dates will:
• Spread out the summer flowering period (a sensitive time for yield development)
• Spread out the work load (fungicide applications, swath timing and harvest)
Proven Seed has a wide selection of hybrids with a range of flowering and maturity dates.
PV 530 G
PV 531 G
PV 532 G
PV 533 G
VR 9562 GC
VR 9561 GS
PV 200 CL
Days to Flower
46.4
45.5
46.2
46.3
46.4
46.4
47.2
Days to Maturity
93.2
92.2
91.2
93.3
92.5
93.5
92.4
2014/2015 CPS Local Performance Checks – 22 locations, 32 trials, 64 replicates
NEW FOR 2016
PV 540 G
PV 580 GC
PV 590 GCS
Days to Flower
46.4
48.0
45.9
Days to Maturity
93.2
93.4
91.5
2015 CPS Local Performance Checks – 16 trials, 32 replicates
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