Table 1.
Characteristics of selected wheat varieties.
| Variety | Origin | Release date | SR reaction | YR reaction | Farmers’ rating* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danda'a | EIAR-CIMMYT | 2010 | Moderately resistant | Moderately resistant | Very good to excellent |
| Digelu | EIAR-CIMMYT | 2005 | Susceptible | Susceptible | Very poor |
| Hidassie | EIAR-CIMMYT | 2012 | Susceptible | Moderately susceptible | Poor to good |
| Kingbird | EIAR-CIMMYT | 2014 | Moderately resistant | Moderately susceptible | Good to very good |
| Liben | EIAR-ICARDA | 2015 | Resistant | Moderately susceptible | Na |
| Shorima | EIAR-ICARDA | 2011 | Resistant | Susceptible | Excellent |
*Disease and pest resistance rating by farmers54.