b"overall seed health. Information can be obtained regarding seed-borne disease infection levels including fusarium and true loose smut, as well as germination, vigor, and 1000 Kernel weight. This information is key in planning for success using proper integrated pest management and seeding rates. Laboratories providing seed testing include:20/20 Seed Labs Ltd. in Nisku, Alta.(877) 420-2099SGS Canada Inc. in Sherwood Park, Alta.(800) 952-5407 SGS Canada Inc. in Grande Prairie, Alta.(877) 532-8889 Precision Seed Testing in Beaverlodge, Alta.(780) 354-2259 Seed Check Technologies Inc. in Leduc, Alta.(780) 980-8324Understanding Symbols and Abbreviations in the Seed Guide Tablesi. Plant Breeders Rights (PBR) Plant Breeders' Rights (PBR) are a form of intellectual property rights by which plant breeders can protect new varieties in the same way an inventor protects a new invention with a patent. In 2015, Canada amended the PBR Act to bring it into conformity with UPOV91. Varieties protected under the previous legislation (UPOV 78) are indicated with the logo, whereas those protected under the new UPOV 91 legislation are shown with the newlogo. Varieties with a PBR application filed and subject to provisional protection are indicated with the * symbol. For more information on Plant Breeders Rights visit seeds-canada.ca/en/seed-resources/plant-breeders-rights/ or the Canadian Food Inspection Agency website at inspection.gc.ca.ii. Variety Use Agreement (VUA)Several new varieties are participating in the Variety Use Agreement (VUA). When producers purchase a VUA variety and divert some of the harvested grain for planting subsequent crops, theyll be invoiced a Variety Use Fee. Varieties in which a VUA applies are indicated with the logo. For more information visit seeds-canada.ca/variety-use-agreement/iii. Abbreviations and Rating ScalesLougheed Co-op Seed Cleaning Plant The tables contain many abbreviations and rating scales.P.O. Box 123, Lougheed, AB, T0B 2V0TKW = Thousand kernel weightManager: Jeremy SimpsonXX = Insufficient data to describePhone: 780-386-3771 NT = Not tested for disease, until a full rating is generated Email: [email protected] assume that the variety is very susceptible to the disease. Two Website: lougheedprocessing.ca years of disease resistance rating data has been generated by RETAILERS FOR: PEDIGREED SEED western Canadian pathologists and will be reviewed at the FOR SALE Prairie Recommending Committee for Oat and Barley meetings Wheat:Barley:in February 2024. Once ratings are reviewed and approved, they 403-443-2577 AAC BrandonAB Tofield will be posted online at: seed.ab.ca AAC RedberryEsma Glycosidic nitriles (GN) rating for malt barley. GN is a780-777-5885 AAC Wheatland AAC StarbuckPeas:precursor to ethyl carbamate, a compound that is a concern in AAC Carver the fermentation process but becomes an amplified concern in 780-385-5330 Oats: CDC Arborgthe distilling processResistance Ratings: VP = Very Poor, P = Poor, F = Fair, G = Good, VG = Very Good, EX = Excellent Disease Tolerance Ratings: R = Resistant, MR = ModeratelySeed Treating Available Resistant, I = Intermediate, MS = Moderately Susceptible, S = Susceptible58seed.ab.ca"