Performance of triticale varieties for the marginal highlands of Wag-Lasta, Ethiopia

AbstractA field experiment was conducted during 2014 and 2015 using seven released triticale varieties in Wag-Lasta marginal high lands. Triticale (Triticosecale) is a hybrid of wheat (Triticum) and rye (Secale). The objective of the trial was to select adaptable and high yielding triticale variety for Wag-Lasta marginal high lands. Randomized complete block design with three replications and Plot size of 2.5 m length, 1.2 m width, 0.2 m row spaces were used. Phonological, agronomic and grain yield Data were taken. The combined analysis of variance showed a significant difference among the test varieties, location, and variety by location (GEI) interaction for most of the traits. Mean squares of Location was highly significantly (P < 0.01) different for all traits considered except spike length. Varieties were also highly significantly (P < 0.01) different from each other except biomass. Mean squares for variety by location interaction effects were highly significant (p < 0.01) for days to heading, days t...