DESCRIPTION
'Divide' is a cross between the varieties 'Belzer' and 'Ben' that had been crossed with an experimental line. Other varieties in its parentage include 'Vic', 'Rugby', 'Regold', 'Ward', and a number of other experimental lines. The NDSU greenhouse cross was made in 1994.
When compared with the variety 'Mountrail' at several North Dakota Research Extension Centers and during several growing seasons, 'Divide' has a 1-bushel-per-acre yield advantage over 'Mountrail'. 'Divide' has a higher test weight and a larger kernel size than 'Mountrail'.
The straw strength and plant height of 'Divide' are about equal to those of 'Mountrail'. 'Divide' has a slightly higher resistance to Fusarium head blight and leaf diseases than 'Mountrail'.
'Divide' has similar end-use qualities as 'Belzer'. When compared with 'Mountrail' and 'Lebsock', 'Divide' has higher semolina protein content and much stronger dough properties. Pasta made from 'Divide' has better color than 'Mountrail' and greater cooked firmness than 'Lebsock' or 'Mountrail'.
'Divide' is named after Divide County, a major durum production area in northwestern North Dakota.
To ensure genetic purity, 'Divide' durum has been protected under PVPA Title V (certificate no. 200600106) and must be sold as a class of certified seed.
Downloads
Divide Brochure.pdf
