Variety Tests
Auburn University Official Variety Testing ProgramResearch /
Variety evaluation is also critical to plant breeders, both from universities and industry. Prior to releasing a new variety, these breeders typically evaluate their lines in independent variety trials. This ensures that they have unbiased data from multiple years and locations to support the release of their new variety.
OVT Mission
The mission of the Auburn University Official Variety Testing Program (OVT) is to provide research-based, unbiased results on the performance of various crop hybrids, cultivars, and varieties to the agricultural community in Alabama. We are intent on conducting these trials in a manner that will result in maximum biological yield through methods common to the top-producing farms in Alabama.
We are committed to providing this information in a timely manner for its use during the decision-making process. The success of the program rests on our ability to help Alabama producers provide a safe, dependable source of food and fiber for all families as well as an economic sustainability for theirs.
Variety Categories
Corn
Cotton
Soybean
Peanut
Small Grains
Small Grain Forages
Ryegrass
Grain Sorghum
Sesame
Variety Testing Team
Frequently Asked Questions
Using the Variety Selection Tool
Contact
Henry Jordan
Variety Testing Manager, Research Associate IV
Department of Crop, Soil & Environmental Sciences
201 Funchess Hall (USPS)
1031 South Donahue Dr (FedEx & UPS)
Auburn Univ, AL 36849
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Annually, the Auburn University Variety Testing Program conducts trials on corn, cotton, soybeans, peanuts, grain sorghum, wheat, barley, oats, triticale, small grain forages, and ryegrass.
Trials are conducted on Auburn University owned and operated agricultural research stations across the major geographical regions of the state. The research conducted at each of these locations can provide stakeholders with data that can be more representative of their growing conditions.
1986-1987 Alabama performance comparison of small grain varieties
Donald L. Thurlow and W.C. Johnson 1 INTRODUCTIONThe large number of commercially available varieties of wheat, oats, rye, barley, and triticale makes it difficult for growers to select varieties most suited for their particular area of the State. Making this...
Performance of ryegrass varieties in Alabama, 1986-1987
D.L. Thurlow and W.C. JohnsonThe Alabama Ryegrass Variety Test is a continuing evaluation of available varieties and breeding lines from private companies and state agricultural experiment stations. Tests are planted in northern, central, and southern locations to...
Performance of Grain Sorghum Hybrids in Alabama, 1987
PERFORMANCE OF GRAIN SORGHUM HYBRIDS IN ALABAMA, 1987D. L. Thurlow and W. C. Johnson
Performance of soybean varieties in Alabama, 1986
PERFORMANCE OF SOYBEAN VARIETIES IN ALABAMA, 1986 W. C. Johnson, D. L. Thurlow
Performance of corn hybrids in Alabama, 1986
PERFORMANCE OF CORN HYBRIDS IN ALABAMA, 1986W. C. Johnson and D.L. Thurlow
1986 Alabama cotton variety report
W. C. Johnson'INTRODUCTIONThe Alabama Cotton Variety Test is a continuing evaluation of available cotton varieties from private companies and state agricultural experiment stations. Breeding lines that are likely to be released as varieties are also tested. Tests are...
1985-1986 Alabama performance comparison of small grain varieties
W. C. Johnson and Donald L. Thurlow1 INTRODUCTIONThe large number of commercially available varieties of wheat, oats, rye, barley, and triticale makes it difficult for growers to select varieties most suited for their particular area of the State. Making this...
Performance of ryegrass varieties in Alabama, 1985-1986
D.L. Thurlow and W.C. JohnsonThe Alabama Ryegrass Variety Test is a continuing evaluation of available varieties and breeding lines from private companies and state agricultural experiment stations. Tests are planted in northern, central, and southern locations to...
Performance of Grain Sorghum Hybrids 1986
PERFORMANCE OF GRAIN SORGHUM HYBRIDS IN ALABAMA, 1986W. C. Johnson and D.L. Thurlow
Performance of soybean varieties in Alabama, 1985
PERFORMANCE OF SOYBEAN VARIETIES IN ALABAMA, 1985 W. C. Johnson, D. L. Thurlow, and Darrell Williams
Performance of corn hybrids in Alabama, 1985
PERFORMANCE OF CORN HYBRIDS IN ALABAMA, 1985W. C. Johnson and Darrell Williams
1985 Alabama cotton variety report
W.C. Johnson and Darrell Williams 1I NTRODUCTIONThe Alabama Cotton Variety Test is a continuing evaluation of available cotton varieties from private companies and state agricultural experiment stations. Breeding lines that are likely to be released asvarieties are...