New Pulse Varieties - a first for PBA

Michael Materne, lentil breeder; Kristy Hobson, chickpea breeder Pulse Breeding Australia (PBA) was established two years ago to provide a national focus to the development of new pulse varieties. Now, four new varieties – 2 lentils and 2 chickpeas – will be released for the coming winter growing season. These new varieties are the first to be developed under the PBA banner. Michael Materne and Kristy Hobson describe the various advantages of the new varieties and their management. Contact: Michael...