| As stated early in
this paper, much of the discussion about directions for the wheat quality control system
are about the future of KVD. It may be helpful to review some examples of what is already
happening to KVD. First, the main decisions which have already been made that affect KVD
are: |
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Extra Strong CWAD: These varieties are not distinguishable from conventional CWAD
and mixture of the two in cargoes may cause problems in some cases; |
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CPSW: Genesis, Karma, and Vista – the three existing varieties in this class
- have different quality characteristics and in some cases need to be kept separate; |
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CWSWS: As noted, at the February 2000 variety registration meetings, there was
agreement to relax quality criteria to accommodate higher yielding varieties. Domestic
mills will source by variety if desired. There may be future sourcing by variety for
export, if warranted; |
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Hard White Spring: Two varieties received interim registration in February 2000.
These varieties are not distinguishable from CWSWS. |
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| In addition, there
are several other near-term decisions to be made which also will have an impact on KVD. |
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CWRW: Discussions with farm groups will take place to determine the desirability
of using protein as a means of segregating quality types in this class. |
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CPSR: A 2nd year line (HY644) has good fusarium resistance and could
be used as high yielding feed type. Its milling quality, however, doesn’t meet the
requirements for the class. |
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Transgenics: Transgenic CWRS varieties (indistinguishable from CWRS) could be
available for registration as early as spring 2002 or 2003. |
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| Clearly, many more
discussions will take place to decide how far and how quickly changes can be made. When
making these decisions, proper emphasis will have to be placed on the potential impact
individual decisions may have on other parts of the wheat quality system. In this way, the
appropriate balance can be struck between maintaining Canada’s current excellent
reputation for wheat quality, keeping logistical costs down, and pursuing new
opportunities. |
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| We would appreciate
your comments and questions. |
