Avoiding Frost DamageFloral tissue is sensitive to cold temperatures. The chance of seeing varieties that are resistant to frost while the plant is flowering is unlikely. Research was identified genetic variation in tolerance to frost in wheat.
A way to avoid frost damage is by sowing varieties at suitable times of the year. If sowing later or earlier sowing the maturing one first. Sowing late maturing varieties will not help you solve this problem, they generally run out of moisture by the end of the season and can yield poorly. Have a range of flowering dates so if frost was to occur it wouldn't be a huge disaster. if frost was to occur at a certain time it would only effect a part of crops. A low altitude above sea level tend to be more frost prone then other parts because of how the cold air builds up. In areas like this early sowing is recommended. Crops that mature late is a good idea but growing crops that are more tolerant to frost would be a better way. |
Frost Tolerant CropsGMO (Genetically modified organism) Faba Beans have a medium tolerance to frost, they're the most tolerant in the pulses.
GMO Lupins have a low frost tolerance and generally not able to produce after flowering. GMO Oats are around 4°C more tolerant than wheat, and barley is around 2°C than wheat |