
in 
First step in crossing—pollen bearing anthers are After cross is made, heads are securely bagged to 
earefully removed to prevent self-fertilization. Pollen keep out any other pollen and tagged for identifica- 
from selected mate is then applied. tion. 
Planting seed are dehulled to increase susceptibility, Here are four sister strains after undergoing our 
moistened and rolled in smut spores. smut inoculation test—the two at right showing 
resistance to all smuts. Fulgrain 4, Victorgrain and 
Stanton have such resistance. 
8 Breeding selections are also subjected to the severe Rust infected leaves are soaked in water and this 
test of having a solution of rust injected into them solution is thoroughly sprayed on the te 
with hypodermic needle. Later, a rust rating is given each. 
Section of our barley test plot—more than 140 varieties, strains and new hybrids are tested. Our 
breeding program is directed towards the breeding of a highly productive, stiff strawed, awnless type 
that combines maximum resistance to disease. 

